Video Franchise Compliance
Is your cable operator meeting all of its franchise obligations? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is probably "no."
Many cable franchise agreements are well-written and include important provisions, like detailed franchise fee definitions, customer service obligations, requirements related to insurance coverage, performance bond or security fund obligations, customer notice requirements, technical standards and much more. Unfortunately, though, many franchises are often negotiated, signed, and then placed in a drawer – never to be revisited until a big problem arises. Then, the unfortunate conclusion is often reached that defaults do exist – and have for some time.
A franchise compliance audit every two or three years is a good policy. Franchise fee payments can be reviewed, a quick review of common franchise defaults can be conducted, and a sense of whether the operator is continuing to invest in the cable system serving your community can be gathered. If problems are discovered they can be resolved before they grow into larger issues.
Our cable and communications practice group can help you design an efficient franchise compliance process. While employed by cable operators, Mr. Kreucher was responsible for the development of internal franchise compliance programs. As a consequence, Mr. Kreucher possesses a thorough knowledge of the compliance issues that cable operators often miss. Local officials leverage his unique perspective to quickly target and investigate potential compliance matters, saving both time and money.
We can help you conduct an effective franchise compliance audit. Call us at (248) 723-0426 or fill in the "Contact Us" section on the firm's homepage and we will be in touch with you soon.