Small Cable System Thrives
Massachusetts
Telecommunications
Symposium
Shrewsbury Electric
and Cable Operations
Thomas Josie
July 26, 2004
Conclusion
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Municipal entities can successfully
build/own/operate “State of the Art Broadband
System”
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Rates and services are competitive with industry
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Financial return to Town, ancillary benefits, and
Municipal Fiber Network surpasses alternatives.
* (SELCO is an incumbent operator without
competition)
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What We Offer
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Traditional Analog & Digital Cable Services
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HD TV
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Personal Video Remote (PVR) Services
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Video On Demand
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Broadband Internet - Residential/Business
Services
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Municipal Fiber Network
Municipal Fiber Network
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Phones, Voice Mail – For Town Government,
Schools, SELCO
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Internet Service – Town Government, Schools
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Data Network – All Municipal Buildings
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Video Between Buildings
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PEG use for Remote Shoots
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Public Safety - Radio Repeaters
Value Added to Community
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Lower Rates for Video Services
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Local Control
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Customers Save $2M Annually
Excellent Relationship with Issuing Authority
Financial Benefits to Town
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5% of all Revenue (Including Internet)
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3% for Public, Education, Government Access
Value Added to Community
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Superior Customer Service
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Municipal Fiber Network
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Joint Operating Committee Town, School, SELCO
Town Website
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One-Stop Shopping - Offices in the Town Hall
www.Shrewsbury-MA.gov
Keys to Success
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Apply business/investment principles
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Know Your Market – Keep it Local
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Offer Competitive Services – Technology & Price
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Integrate with Community – Schools, PEG
Access, Local Businesses, Town Government
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Customer Service – Keep Control!
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Use Proven Technology
Vitals
Homes Passed
Basic Subs
Internet Customers
Miles of Plant
System Architecture
Annual Revenue (2003)
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13,900
11,870 (85% Penetration)
5,735 (41% Penetration)
190 mi
HFC 860 MHZ
250 Homes/Node
$7.6 M
Vitals - Rates
Expanded Basic (72 ch.)
$30.55*
Digital, Expanded Basic
Converter, VOD, Music, PPV
(153+ ch.)
$42.50*
Premium (HBO)
$10.95*
*No extra Taxes or Fees
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Policy to Ponder
Who Should Control
Essential Municipal Infrastructure?
-Thanks for Listening
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