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A new franchise agreement with Comcast could reshape cable access in your area for the next decade, featuring a 5% fee on revenues and five free PEG channels!

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Comcast franchise agreement would set 5% franchise fee and 1.75% PEG fund for MACC jurisdictions
A draft franchise agreement included in the packet would grant Comcast a nonexclusive cable franchise effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2036, require a 5% franchise fee on gross revenues and a 1.75% PEG/PCN capital payment, and obligate Comcast to provide five PEG channels and other operational standards.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Durham City Council is set to vote on a major 10-year franchise agreement with Comcast that could reshape local access to public and educational programming!

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Regional Comcast franchise and PEG/PCN funding proposed for Durham council
Durham was asked to consider adopting a Metropolitan Area Communications Commission franchise agreement with Comcast of Oregon II, Inc. that would run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2036, require a 5% franchise fee and a 1.75% PEG/PCN capital payment, and specify PEG channels and technical obligations.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM