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Originally Posted by Weekend Pundit
I have no idea how common an automatic renewal clause is part of a franchise agreement. I do know that LRCTC towns have 10-year terms of their agreements.
As far as forcing a provider out of a town can happen if the cable provider violates the terms of the franchise agreement. That's one of the reasons Breezeline is "in trouble" - they closed their local customer service office in Belmont even though it is required by the franchise agreements. Breezeline has told the towns "Too bad. You'll just have to go to Rochester or Concord. That's close enough." It didn't matter to them that a local office is required by contract.
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I am sure that subscribers will not mind.
As having a local office would mean higher rates.
SO if Breezeline just raises rates and provides that it was because of the local office requirement... local boards should expect irate customers at their doorstep.