Metrocast has a MONOPOLY on cable service in this area. "With great power comes great responsibility". Having a monopoly gives a company an incredible economic advantage. The down side to that is that they have to service EVERYONE the contact requires.
If Metrocast wanted to have an exception for the islands then they should have negotiated it into their contract with the town. If they never imagined the islands would ask for service then that is just to bad. I'm sure they have attorneys that go over these contracts and gave them the thumbs up. It is not my responsibility to fix their mistakes. And there is no reason I should go without services they are legally required to provide
Most of the 191 homes on Bear Island now have Metrocast Internet. Many also have Cable TV and Metrocast telephone service. They are making money on the island. The down side for them is that it will take more years than they would like for them to see a profit. However they WILL see a profit.
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