Office of Cable Communications Cable television subscriber satisfaction surveyTake the survey now! The King County Executive and King County Council welcome the opinions and suggestions of current cable customers in unincorporated King County. About the Office of Cable CommunicationsThe King County Office of Cable Communications (OCC) was established in 1986 to negotiate, monitor, and enforce the rules set forth in the cable television franchises held by cable TV companies operating in unincorporated King County (outside city limits).
OCC collects a franchise fee or 5% of gross revenues from the cable companies for their use of the county's rights-of-way. Over 3.5 million in franchise fees will be collected in 2007 and deposited into the county's general fund. Renewal of Cable FranchisesThe county has been notified by Broadstripe (formerly Millennium Digital Media Systems) and Comcast Cable, and in accordance with Section 626 of the 1984 Cable Act, of their intention to renew their cable TV franchisees with King County
The county is in the process of soliciting citizens and cable television subscribers to identify the community needs and interest for these cable systems. Community meetings will be held during 2008. Those wishing to make comments or participate in the meetings should contact Chris Jaramillo. Low-income discountComcast offers senior citizens (65 years or older) and those who have a permanent disability living in unincorporated King County a low-income discount on the lowest tier of cable TV service offered. See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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