02-03-2016, 08:32 AM
Charter's application for Transfer of Cable Franchise includes this little gem:
Within 4 years of close, we will build out one million line extensions of our networks to homes in our franchise areas. These new facilities will either provide service to currently
unserved areas or will increase competition with existing providers.[i]
Are there even 1M homes in the state?
Disclaimer in footnote:
[i]9 Specific extensions, including those in Hawai'i, will be determined based upon a variety of factors including economic feasibility and commercial practicability.
Translation: we will cherry-pick the highest-margin service areas.
Within 4 years of close, we will build out one million line extensions of our networks to homes in our franchise areas. These new facilities will either provide service to currently
unserved areas or will increase competition with existing providers.[i]
Are there even 1M homes in the state?
Disclaimer in footnote:
[i]9 Specific extensions, including those in Hawai'i, will be determined based upon a variety of factors including economic feasibility and commercial practicability.
Translation: we will cherry-pick the highest-margin service areas.