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If you need the complete document, download the WordPerfect version or Adobe Acrobat version, if available. ***************************************************************** Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) Implementation of Section 3 ) of the Cable Television ) Consumer Protection and ) Competition Act of 1992 ) MM Docket No. 92-266 ) Statistical Report on ) Average Rates for Basic ) Service, Cable Programming ) Services and Equipment ) ORDER Adopted: July 20, 1998 Released: July 21, 1998 By the Chief, Cable Services Bureau: Responses Due: September 1, 1998. 1. On October 5, 1992, Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 ("1992 Cable Act"). Section 623(k) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Commission to publish annually statistical reports on the average rates for basic cable service, cable programming service, and equipment for systems that are subject to effective competition and for systems not subject to effective competition. 2. In Section 623(k) of the Communications Act, Congress directed the Commission to prepare annual statistical reports on average prices "for basic cable service and other programming, and for converter boxes, remote control units, and other equipment" of systems subject to competition and systems not subject to competition. Under this provision, the report must compare rates of competitive systems with rates of noncompetitive systems. This information will be used to monitor cable prices and determine whether Congress's goal that the rates charged for basic and cable programming services by cable systems not subject to effective competition are reasonable compared to the rates charged by systems subject to effective competition. 3. To implement the requirements of Section 623(k), the Commission is directing certain cable operators to respond to a price survey questionnaire designed to solicit information concerning rates for basic and cable programming services, and equipment used to receive such services. A copy of this form is attached to this Order as Appendix A. 4. We are mindful of the need to limit administrative burdens associated with this price survey. We anticipate that the burdens faced by responding operators should be quite limited as the information requested is the type of data that should be readily available to operators without additional calculation. 5. The survey asks questions about operator's regulatory status and seeks information regarding the monthly charge for the basic service tier (BST) and cable programming services tiers (CPSTs), the monthly charge for equipment, installation fees, disconnect and reconnect fees, tier change charges, and charges for additional outlets. The survey asks for the number of subscribers taking each type of equipment and each tier of service, and also seeks information concerning revenues from advertising and other sources, the availability of "life-line" and digital services, and leased access programming. The survey requires cable operators to provide each of these pieces of information as of July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998. The survey also seeks information that would explain the causes of any changes in subscriber charges during the 12 month periods ending July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998. 6. This survey form will be sent to a selected group of cable community units to obtain the necessary information on a franchise basis. To effectuate comparisons between competitive and noncompetitive systems, the data will be collected from all cable community facing effective competition as well as from their competitors in those communities, and a randomly selected group of cable community units not subject to effective competition. The group facing effective competition includes 386 franchise areas. The group not facing effective competition includes approximately 460 franchise areas. 7. The systems selected in our sampling of community units must complete and return the questionnaire no later than September 1, 1998, in accordance with the associated instructions. All data submitted in response to this survey will be considered part of the public record and will be provided upon request without identifying information. 8. In order to expedite the processing of survey submissions, the Commission strongly encourages operators to file their survey responses on diskettes. Filing on diskettes should ease the burden on both the Commission and respondents. A diskette which contains the complete price survey and instructions may be purchased from ITS (International Transcription Service) at (202) 857-3800. Minimum computer requirements are: an IBM P.C. compatible with a 386 or higher processor; 8 megabytes memory; and Windows 3.1 or greater. Instructions for the survey and the survey questionnaire are also available and may be downloaded from the Commission's internet site. We note that an internet connection is necessary in order to obtain the necessary information via internet. 9. Operators obtaining the survey either via internet or on diskettes are required to file on diskette. Completed diskettes must be mailed to the Cable Services Bureau, Attn. Price Survey, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Operators filing on diskettes are also required to send a paper copy of their filings to the Commission. For those operators who cannot file on diskettes, a paper filing only will be accepted. If filing on paper, an original and two copies of the questionnaire must be filed with the Cable Services Bureau at the address indicated above. Regardless of the method selected for filing, responses must be received no later than September 1, 1998. 10. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to Section 3 of the 1992 Cable Act (Section 623(k) of the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. Section 543(k)), and Section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 154(i), that cable systems subject to the price survey requirements described herein shall complete and return the questionnaire set forth in the attached Appendix A no later than September 1, 1998. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Deborah Lathen Chief, Cable Services Bureau INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC ANNUAL CABLE INDUSTRY PRICE SURVEY General Information: The Cable Television Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 (the 1992 Cable Act) requires the Commission to publish an annual statistical report on average rates for basic cable service, cable programming service, and equipment. The report must compare the prices charged by cable systems subject to effective competition with those that are not subject to effective competition. This survey is intended to collect the data needed to fulfill that statutory requirement. The survey form has been sent to cable operators serving selected community units to obtain the necessary information on a franchise basis. The questionnaire asks whether the operator is subject to effective competition and includes questions about the operator's regulatory status. The survey seeks information regarding the monthly charge for the basic service tier (BST) and cable programming services tiers (CPSTs), the monthly charge for equipment, installation fees, disconnect and reconnect fees, tier change charges, charges for additional outlets, and revenues from advertising. The survey asks for the number of subscribers taking each type of equipment and each tier of service, and also seeks information concerning life-line basic tiers, digital tiers, and leased access programming. The survey requests that cable operators provide each of these pieces of information as of July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998. The survey also seeks information that would explain the causes of any changes in subscriber charges during the 12 month periods ending July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998. Basic Service Tier (BST) is the package of channels (or tier) that includes signals from local television broadcast stations (such as affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, WB and UPN, independent stations, and noncommercial stations) and public, educational and governmental (PEG) channels. Cable Programming Services Tier (CPST) is any package or tier of channels other than BST or programming offered separately as pay-per-channel programming or pay-per-program services. For the purpose of this form, CPSTs do not include new product tiers (NPTs). An NPT is a type of CPST made up of channels that generally were not offered by the cable system prior to October 1, 1994. To be considered an NPT, a CPST must meet the conditions set forth in Section 76.987 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  76.987. An NPT is not subject to general rate regulation rules. Responding Official: This survey should be completed by a company official familiar with the services offered by the cable system and the rates charged. When, Where, and How to File: In order to expedite the processing of survey submissions, the Commission strongly encourages operators to file their survey responses on diskettes. Filing on diskettes should ease the burden on both the Commission and respondents. A diskette which contains the complete price survey and instructions may be purchased from ITS (International Transcript Service) at (202) 857- 3800. Minimum computer requirements are: an IBM P.C. compatible with a 386 or higher processor; 8 megabytes memory; and Windows 3.1 or greater. Instructions for the survey and the survey questionnaire are also available and may be downloaded from the Commission's Internet site. We note that an Internet connection is necessary in order to obtain the necessary information via Internet. Operators obtaining the survey either via Internet or on diskettes are required to file on diskette. Completed diskettes must be mailed to the Cable Services Bureau, Attn. Price Survey, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Operators filing on diskettes are also required to send a paper copy of their filings to the Commission. For those operators who cannot file on diskettes, a paper filing will be accepted. If filing on paper, an original and two copies of the questionnaire must be filed with the Cable Services Bureau at the address indicated above. Filing date is established pursuant to an implementing order. Confidentiality: All data submitted in response to this survey will be considered part of the public record and will be provided upon request without identifying information. If You Need Help: If you have any questions regarding either the content of the questionnaire or the method of filing, please call the FCC's Cable Services Bureau at (202) 418-7096, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, for assistance. Please read all of the following instructions before completing the survey form. This is important to ensure that all operators use the same definitions for each question. Unless otherwise instructed, you are to provide data limited only to the franchise area indicated, even if the system which serves that franchise area also serves other areas. For question C3, however, provide the number of subscribers for the entire system, even if the system serves more than the franchise area covered by the survey. General Instructions: Please complete the attached questionnaire to the best of your ability using the following instructions: - This questionnaire requests information for the franchise area that includes the community unit to which this survey is addressed and whose community code or identification number (CUID) is identified on the address label. - This survey assumes that there is only one CUID for each franchise area. Occasionally, this assumption is incorrect and the franchise area contains more than one CUID. If the CUID for which you are being asked to complete this survey is in such a franchise area, complete the survey for the entire franchise area and not just the CUID area. Line Instructions: MODULE A: OPERATOR INFORMATION Line A1: Enter the local business name of your system. Line A2: If your system is owned by another entity, enter the name of your system's ultimate parent entity. Lines A3-A5: Enter the mailing address of your system. Line A6: Enter the community name for which you are completing this survey. If you are using the paper version of the survey, the community name will appear in the space provided. Line A7: Enter the Zip Code(s) of the community for which you are completing this survey. Line A8: Enter CUID of the community for which you are completing this survey. If you are using the paper version of the survey, this number will already be entered in the space provided. MODULE B: CERTIFICATION Lines B1-B5: Enter the specific identification information requested for the person completing this questionnaire. The Commission may seek clarification through follow-up questions directed to this contact officer. The contact officer should keep a copy of the completed questionnaire in a convenient location. If you are filing electronically, a signed copy of this page must be filed with the Cable Services Bureau, Attn. Price Survey, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. MODULE C: PENETRATION INFORMATION Answer questions C1 through C3 for July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998 for both the franchise area and the cable system for which you are completing this survey. If the system serving the franchise area for which you are completing this survey serves more than one franchise area, please provide both system and franchise level information. If the cable system serves only one franchise area then enter your answer in the space provided for franchise. Line C1: Enter the best available estimate of the total number of households in your franchise and system areas. Line C2: Enter the best available estimate of the number of households passed by your cable system in this franchise area and in all areas (including this franchise area) served by this system. Line C3: Enter the number of subscribers in this franchise area and in all areas (including this franchise area) served by this system. Line C4: Is the system part of a multiple system operator (MSO) of two or more systems. Answer "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line C5: Enter system capacity in Mhz as of July 1, 1998. Line C6: Enter the date when this system was upgraded to the capacity shown in line C5. Line C7: Does the system have two-way interactive capability? Answer "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line C8: Do you offer Internet access service? Answer "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line C9: Enter number of Internet access subscribers as of July 1, 1998. Line C10: Do you offer cable telephony service? Answer "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line C11: Enter number of cable telephony subscribers as of July 1, 1998. MODULE D: REGULATORY AND COMPETITIVE STATUS Under the 1992 Cable Act, BSTs and CPSTs are subject to regulation in the absence of effective competition. Please respond "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line D1a: Was the franchise area's BST regulated on July 1, 1997? Line D1b: Was the franchise area's CPST regulated on July 1, 1997? Line D1c: If BST and/or CPST were regulated on July 1, 1997, please identify the methodology that was used to set rates. Answer "1" for benchmark, "2" for cost of service, or "3" for other. Line D1d: Did the Commission find effective competition in your franchise area prior to July 1, 1997? Line D2a: Was the franchise area's BST regulated on July 1, 1998? Line D2b: Was the franchise area's CPST regulated on July 1, 1998? Line D2c: If BST and/or CPST were regulated on July 1, 1998, please identify the methodology that was used to set rates. Answer "1" for benchmark, "2" for cost of service, or "3" for other. Line D2d: Did the Commission find effective competition in your franchise area prior to July 1, 1998? MODULE E: NONUNIFORM RATES Section 623(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, exempts cable operators facing effective competition from uniform rate rules. If you are not subject to the uniform rules, please complete this module. If you are subject to the uniform rules, please skip this module and go to Module 'F.' Please respond "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line E1: As of July 1, 1998, were any subscribers in your franchise area subject to different rate structures for BST and/or CPSTs based on geographic location? Please do not include bulk discounts provided to multiple dwelling units. Line E2: Enter the number of subscriber groups for which different rates are charged in your franchise area as of July 1, 1998. Line E3: For the two largest susbscriber groups in your franchise area, enter the amount each subscriber group pays per month for programming services (i.e., for BST and/or CPSTs) and equipment on July 1, 1998. Line E4: Enter the number of subscribers in each subscriber group. Line E5: Enter the total number of BST and/or CPST channels for each subscriber group. Line E6: Describe the basis for this grouping. MODULE F: MONTHLY CHARGES FOR PROGRAMMING AND EQUIPMENT This module collects information on monthly charges for equipment, programming services, installation, disconnects, reconnects, tier changes, and additional outlets on a franchise basis. Remember to limit your answers to the franchise area for which you are completing this survey, even if the system which serves that franchise area serves other areas. If you are charging different rates for different subscriber groups, please answer the questions in this module for the group having the largest number of subscribers. If equipment charges are bundled with programming charges, please enter the letter "B" (for bundled) for questions F1 and F2. Line F1a: Enter the monthly charge for addressable analog converters on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F1ai: Enter the number of subscribers taking addressable analog converters on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F1b: Enter the monthly charge for non-addressable converters on July 1, 1997 and 1998. . Line F1bi: Enter the number of subscribers taking non-addressable converters on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F1c: Enter the monthly charge for digital converters on July 1, 1997 and 1998. . Line F1ci: Enter the number of subscribers taking digital converters on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F1d: Enter the monthly charge for remotes on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F1di: Enter the number of subscribers taking remotes on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F1e: Enter the monthly charge for additional outlets. Line F1ei: Enter the number of subscribers taking additional outlets. Line F1f: Please indicate whether or not your monthly equipment rates for July 1, 1998 were aggregated pursuant to section 623(a)(7)(A) of the Communications Act, as amended. Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line F2a Enter the monthly programming charge for BST only on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2ai: Enter the number of BST subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2b Enter the monthly programming charge for CPST1 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2bi: Enter the number of CPST1 subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2c Enter the monthly programming charge for CPST2 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2ci: Enter the number of CPST2 subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2d Enter the monthly programming charge for CPST3 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F2di: Enter the number of CPST3 subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line F3: Enter the total amount a typical subscriber pays per month if that subscriber received the BST, the most highly penetrated CPST, a converter, and a remote on July 1, 1996, 1997 and 1998. Line F3a: Enter the number of subscribers taking the services described on line F3 on July 1, 1996, 1997 and 1998. Line F3b: Enter the number of channels the subscribers taking the services described on Line F3 received on July 1, 1995, 1996 and 1997. MODULE G: LIFE-LINE BASIC TIER INFORMATION If you offer a tier of service that has fewer channels than the tier you designated as BST in Module D and F (this tier may be called "life-line basic" or may have some other designation), complete this module, otherwise skip Module G and go to Module H. Line G1: Enter the number of life-line basic subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G2: Enter the monthly charge for basic life-line service on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3ai: Enter the number of channels devoted to local broadcast stations (those eligible for must-carry/retransmission consent status) in this franchise area on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3aii: Enter the number of other broadcast stations (include superstations unless they are local and entitled to must-carry/retransmission consent status) in this franchise area on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3bi: Enter the number of public access channels on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3bii: Enter the number of educational access channels on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3biii: Enter the number of governmental access channels on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3biv: Enter the number of other local channels (e.g., local sports, news, and special events) produced and broadcast locally on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line G3bv: Enter the number of other programming channels on July 1, 1997 and 1998. MODULE H: DIGITAL TIER INFORMATION If you offer digital service, complete this module, otherwise skip Module H and go to Module I. Line H1: Did you offer digital service on July 1, 1997 and 1998? Answer "1" for yes or "2" for no. Line H2: Enter the number of analog channels devoted to digital tier(s) on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H3: Enter the number of digital channels on your digital tier(s) on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H4: Enter the number of digital tiers offered on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H5: Enter the monthly charge for digital tier 1 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H5a: Enter the number of digital tier 1 subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H5b: Enter the number of digital tier channels on digital tier 1 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H6: Enter the monthly charge for digital tier 2 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H6a: Enter the number of digital tier 2 subscribers on July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line H6b: Enter the number of digital tier channels on digital tier 2 on July 1, 1997 and 1998. MODULE I: REVENUES FROM ADVERTISING AND OTHER SERVICES Line I1a: Enter the average amount paid by your subscribers for installation during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I1b: Enter the average amount paid by your subscribers for disconnect during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I1c: Enter the average amount paid by your subscribers for reconnect during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I1d: Enter the average amount paid by your subscribers for tier changes during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I2a: Enter the number of installations provided during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I2b: Enter the number of disconnects during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I2c: Enter the number of reconnects during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I2d: Enter the number of tier changes charged for during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I3a: Enter the amount of advertising revenue from BST during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I3b: Enter the amount of advertising revenue from CPST(s) during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I3ci: Allocate the amount of revenue shown on line I3b to sports programming (use Attachment A to identify sports programming) during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I3cii: Allocate the amount of revenue shown on line I3b to news programming (use Attachment A to identify news programming) during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I3ciii: Allocate the amount of revenue shown on line I3b to children's programming (use Attachment A to identify children's programming) during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I3civ: Allocate the amount of revenue shown on line I3b to other programming (use Attachment A to identify other programming) during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. Line I4: Enter the amount of revenue received from other sources such as commissions, launch fees, or leased access charges (provide amount and identify source) during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998. MODULE J: LEASED ACCESS PROGRAMMING This module requests information on the number of channels devoted to leased access programming and the rates charged for leased access programming for the franchise area for which you are completing this survey. J1: Enter the number of channels required under the FCC's leased access programming rules on July 1, 1998. J2: Enter the number of channels on which eight hours per day or more of leased access programming was offered on July 1, 1998. J2a: Enter the average monthly charge paid by programmers on a per-subscriber, per-hour basis for leasing channel capacity on which eight hours per day or more of leased access programming was offered on July 1, 1998. J3: Enter the number of channels on which less than eight hours per day of leased access programming was offered on July 1, 1998. J3a: Enter the average monthly charge paid by programmers on a per-subscriber, per-hour basis for leasing channel capacity on which less than eight hours per day of leased access programming was carried on July 1, 1998. MODULE K: EXPLANATION OF CHANGES IN RATES DURING 12 MONTHS ENDING JULY 1, 1997 AND 1998 This module collects information on the causes of changes in your monthly rates. If your rates as shown in line F3 changed between July 1, 1996 and July 1, 1997, or between July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998, please provide an explanation of the changes according to the categories shown. Please use the list of programming services (Attachment A) to identify sports, news, children's, and other programming in order to answer questions K1a through K1c. Line K1a: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges attributable to changes in the cost of sports programming. Sports programming services are identified in pages 3 - 5 of the Attachment. Line K1b: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges attributable to changes in the cost of news programming. News programming services are identified in pages 2 - 3 of the Attachment. Line K1c: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges attributable to changes in the cost of children's programming. Children's programming services are identified in page 1 of the Attachment. Line K1d: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges attributable to changes in the cost of all other programming. All other programming services are identified in pages 5 - 14 of the Attachment. Line K2: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to changes in the cost of copyright fees. Line K3: If a portion of the change in monthly subscriber charges was attributable to channel additions, please complete lines K3a and K3b. Line K3a: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to changes in programming costs when new channels were added. Line K3b: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to channel addition costs excluding programming and system upgrade costs. Line K4: If a portion of the change in monthly subscriber charges was attributable to system upgrades, please complete lines K3a though K3c. Line K4a: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to the cost of head end and distributional plant upgrades. Line K4b: If you or your parent entity has entered into a Social Contract with the FCC, enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to charges permitted under the Social Contract to cover upgrade costs. Line K4c: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to upgrades made pursuant to local franchise authority requirements. Line K5: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to inflation adjustments. If unregulated, please estimate to the best of your knowledge, but do not double-count inflation that may be included in other categories of Module K. Line K6: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to franchise fees. Line K7: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to franchise related costs (other than franchise fee increases and local franchise authority required upgrades). Line K8: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to changes in equipment charges. Line K9: Enter the amount of any change in monthly subscriber charges during the 12 months ending July 1, 1997 and 1998 attributable to other factors not specified above. Please provide a brief explanation of these factors in the space provided. Line K10: Add the amounts shown on lines K1a, K1b, K1c, K1d, K2, K3a, K3b, K4a, K4b, K4c, K5, K6, K7, K8, and K9 and enter the totals on line K10. These amounts should equal the differences between the amounts shown on line F3 (i.e., the differences between July 1, 1996 and July 1, 1997, and between July 1, 1997 and July 1, 1998). MODULE L: 1997 CABLE CHANNEL CAPACITY AND LINE-UP This module requests July 1, 1997 information for each BST and CPST. The requested information includes the total channel capacity; number of activated channels in three major categories including local broadcast, satellite and PEG; and the channel line-up. If you are offering different channel line-ups to different subscriber groups, please answer the questions in this module for the group having the largest number of subscribers. Line L1: Enter the total channel capacity (on analog basis) on July 1, 1997 on the system serving the franchise area for which you are completing this survey. Line L2: Enter the total number of activated channels on July 1, 1997 on the system serving the franchise area for which you are completing this survey. Line L2a: Enter the number of activated channels carrying more than one programming service (shared channels) on July 1, 1997. Line L3: Enter the number of channels devoted to premium and/or pay-per-view services on July 1, 1997. Line L4ai: Enter the number of local broadcast channels (those eligible for must- carry/retransmission consent status) offered on the BST on July 1, 1997. Line Laii: Enter the number of other broadcast channels (include superstations unless they are local and entitled to must-carry/retransmission status in this franchise area) offered on the BST on July 1, 1997. Line L4bi: Enter the number of public access channels offered on the BST on July 1, 1997. Line L4bii: Enter the number of educational access channels offered on the BST on July 1, 1997. Line L4biii: Enter the number of governmental access channels offered on the BST on July 1, 1997. Line L4c: Enter the number of local origination programming channels on the BST and each CPST on July 1, 1997. Line L4d: Enter the number of satellite channels offered on the BST and each CPST on July 1, 1997. Line L5: Enter the number of channels on the BST and each CPST on July 1, 1997. Line L6: Enter the individual programming services included on each tier on July 1, 1997. Attached is a list of current cable and broadcast programming services, along with corresponding service codes. For each tier of service, indicate the programming services offered using these codes. If channels are shared by more than one programming service, list each service and indicate that the service is carried on a shared basis by placing an asterisk (*) next to the code. For purpose of this survey, superstations (e.g., WTBS and WGN) should not be considered broadcast television stations, unless they are local and entitled to must-carry status in this franchise area. Codes for these stations, when carried as superstations, are listed under the National Video Services category on the attached list. MODULE M: 1998 CABLE CHANNEL CAPACITY AND LINE-UP This module requests July 1, 1998 information comparable to the data described in Module L. To complete Module M follow the instructions provided for Module L, substituting the July 1, 1998 date where July 1, 1997 is specified. FCC NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT The solicitation of personal information in this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The Commission will use the information provided in this form to compare the prices charged for basic cable service, cable programming services, and equipment by cable operators subject to effective competition with those not subject to effective competition. Your response is required to prepare an annual report of cable industry prices as required by Section 623(k) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Individuals are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public reporting burden for this information is estimated to average 8 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and entering the data needed, and completing and reviewing the questionnaire. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management Division, Washington, D.C. 20554. Do not send completed forms to this address. THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93-579, DECEMBER 31, 1975, 5 U.S.C. 522a(e)(3) AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995, 104-13, May 22, 1995, 47 U.S.C. 3507. FCC ANNUAL CABLE INDUSTRY PRICE SURVEY MODULE A: OPERATOR INFORMATION A1 System Name A2 Ultimate Parent Entity Name A3 System Address A4 City A5 State and Zip Code A6 Community Name A7 Community Zip Code(s) A8 CUID MODULE B: CERTIFICATION I certify that I have examined this report, and that all statements of fact contained therein are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and are made in good faith. Willful false statements made on this form are punishable by fine and/or imprisonment (US Code Title 18, Section 1001), and/or forfeiture (US Code, Title 47, Section 503). B1 Signature B2 Printed Name and Title B3 Date B4 Telephone Number B5 Fax Number MODULE C: PENETRATION AND SYSTEM INFORMATION July 1, 1997 July 1, 1998 Franchise System Franchise System C1 Enter the number of households C2 Enter the number of households passed C3 Enter the number of subscribers C4 Is the system part of a Multiple System Operator (MSO) of two or more systems. Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no C5 Enter system capacity in Mhz as of July 1, 1998 C6 Enter the date when this system was upgraded to the capacity shown on line C5 C7 Does the system have two-way interactive capacity? Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no C8 Do you offer Internet access service? Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no C9 If yes, how many Internet access subscribers do you have? C10 Do you offer cable telephony service? Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no C11 If yes, how many telephony subscribers do you have? MODULE D: REGULATORY AND COMPETITIVE STATUS Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no D1 As of July 1, 1997: D1a Was this franchise's basic service tier (BST) regulated ? D1b Was this franchise's cable programming service tier (CPST) regulated ? D1c If BST and/or CPST are regulated, please identify the methodology that was used to set rates. Answer "1" for benchmark, "2" for cost of service, or "3" for other. D1d Did the Commission find "effective competition" in your franchise area prior to July 1, 1997? D2 As of July 1, 1998: D2a Was this franchise's basic service tier (BST) regulated ? D2b Was this franchise's cable programming service tier (CPST) regulated ? D2c If BST and/or CPST are regulated, please identify the methodology that was used to set rates. Answer "1" for benchmark, "2" for cost of service, or "3" for other. D2d Did the Commission find "effective competition" in your franchise area prior to July 1, 1998? MODULE E: NONUNIFORM RATES Section 623(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, exempts cable operators facing effective competition from uniform rate rules. If you are not subject to uniform rates, please complete Module "E". If you are subject to uniform rate rules, please skip to Module "F". E1 As of July 1, 1998, were any subscribers in your franchise area subject to different price structures for BST and/or CPSTs based on geographic location (excluding bulk discounts provided to multiple dwelling units) ? Answer "1" for yes or "2" for no. E2 As of July 1, 1998, enter the number of different subscriber groups in your franchise area. Please provide the information required for equipment and programming services (BST and CPST only) for the two largest subscriber groups in your franchise area July 1, 1998 Group A Group B E3 Total monthly subscriber charges for programming and equipment E4 Number of subscribers in each group E5 Number of channels E6 Please describe the basis for this grouping MODULE F: MONTHLY CHARGES FOR PROGRAMMING AND EQUIPMENT Please provide the information required for equipment, programming, and other services. If you are charging different rates for different subscriber groups, please answer the questions in this module for the group having the largest number of subscribers. If your equipment charges are bundled with programming charges, please enter the letter "B" on line F1 and F2. July 1, 1997 July 1, 1998 F1 Monthly charges for equipment (Break down below): F1a Addressable analog converters F1ai Number of subscribers taking addressable analog converters F1b Non-addressable converters F1bi Number of subscribers taking non-addressable converters F1c Digital converters F1ci Number of subscribers taking digital converters F1d Remotes F1di Number of subscribers taking remotes F1e Additional Outlets F1ei Number of subscribers with additional outlets F1f Please indicate whether or not your monthly equipment rates are aggregated pursuant to section 623(a)(7)(A) of the Communications Act. Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no. F2 Monthly ch arges for programming (Break down below): F2a BST only F2ai Number of BST subscribers F2b CPST1 only F2bi Number of CPST1 subscribers F2c CPST2 only F2ci Number of CPST2 subscribers F2d CPST3 only F2di Number of CPST3 subscribers July 1, 1996 July 1, 1997 July 1, 1998 F3 Total monthly amount a typical subscriber pays for programming services and equipment (a typical subscriber is defined as one who takes BST, the most highly penetrated CPST, if offered, a converter, and a remote) F3a Number of subscribers taking the services described on line F3 F3b Number of channels the subscribers taking the services described on line F3 receive MODULE G: LIFE-LINE BASIC TIER INFORMATION If you offer a tier of service that has fewer channels than the tier you designated as BST in Module D and F (this tier may be called "life- line basic" or may have some other designation), complete this module, otherwise skip Module G and go to Module H G Life-line basic tier: July 1, 1997 July 1, 1998 G1 Number of life-line basic subscribers G2 Monthly charge for life-line basic service G3 Number of channels devoted to each of the following categories: G3a Broadcast stations (Break down below): G3ai Local broadcast stations G3aii Other broadcast stations G3b PEG and other local origination programming (break down below): G3bi Public access channels G3bii Educational access channels G3biii Governmental access channels G3biv Other local origination programming G3bv Other programming channels MODULE H: DIGITAL TIER INFORMATION If you offer digital service, complete this module, otherwise skip module H and go to Module I H Digital tier: July 1, 1997 July 1, 1998 H1 Do you offer digital service? Please enter "1" for yes or "2" for no H2 If yes, how many analog channels are devoted to digital service? H3 How many digital channels are in your digital tier(s)? H4 How many digital tiers do you offer? H5 Monthly charge for digital tier 1 H5a Number of digital tier 1 subscribers H5b Number of digital channels on digital tier 1 H6 Monthly charge for digital tier 2 H6a Number of digital tier 2 subscribers H6b Number of digital channels on digital tier 2 MODULE I: REVENUES FROM ADVERTISING AND OTHER SERVICES During 12 months ending July 1,1997 During 12 months ending July 1,1998 I1 Average charge for: I1a Installation I1b Disconnect I1c Reconnect I1d Tier change I2 Provide nu mber of: I2a Installations I2b Disconnects I2c Reconnects I2d Tier changes I3 Advertising Revenues: I3a Advertising revenue from BST I3b Advertising revenue from CPST(s) I3c Allocate the revenue shown on line I3b according to the following types of programming: I3ci Sports I3cii News I3ciii Children's I3civ All other I4 Revenue received from other sources such as commissions, launch fees, or leased access charges (provide amount and identify source) MODULE J: LEASED ACCESS PROGRAMMING July 1, 1998 J1 Number of leased access channels required under the FCC's leased access rules J2 Number of channels with 8 hrs/day or more of leased access programming J2a Average monthly charge to programmer on a per subscriber, per hour basis for carriage of 8hrs/day or more of leased access programming J3 Number of channels with less than 8 hrs/day of leased access programming J3a Average monthly charge to programmer on a per subscriber, per hour basis for carriage of less than 8 hrs/day of leased access programming MODULE K: EXPLANATION OF CHANGES IN RATES DURING 12 MONTH PERIODS ENDING JULY 1, 1997 AND 1998 If your rates changed during the 12 month periods ending July 1, 1997 and/or July 1, 1998, please provide an explanation of the changes according to the following categories. If this CUID is unregulated, please provide this information to the best of your knowledge. Please use the list of programming services (Attached) to identify the types of programming shown on lines K1a through K1d. Change During 12 Months Ending July 1, 1997 Change During 12 Months Ending July 1, 1998 K1 Programming license fees (allocate programming cost increases according to the following types of programming): K1a Sports K1b News K1c Children's K1d All other K2 Copyright fees K3 Channel ad ditions (Break down below): K3a Programming costs attributable to new channels K3b Channel addition costs excluding programming and system upgrade costs K4 System up grades (Break down below): K4a Head end and distribution plant upgrades K4b Upgrades under social contract K4c Upgrades made pursuant to local franchise authority requirements K5 Inflation adjustments* K6 Franchise fee increases K7 Franchise related cost increases (excluding franchise fee increases and LFA required upgrades) K8 Equipment K9 Other K10 Total change (the totals of lines K1 through K9 should equal the differences between the amounts shown on line F3) *If unregulated, please estimate to the best of your knowledge, but do not double-count inflation that may be included in other categories of Module K. . MODULE L: 1997 CABLE CHANNEL CAPACITY AND LINE-UP July 1, 1997 L1 Total channel capacity (on analog basis) L2 Total number of activated channels L2a Number of activated channels carrying more than one programming service (shared channels) L3 Number of channels devoted to premium and/or pay- per-view services L4 Number of activated channels devoted to each of the following categories: BST CPST1 CPST2 CPST3 L4a Broadcast stations (Break down below): L4ai Local broadcast stations L4aii Other broadcast stations L4b PEG (break down below): L4bi Public access channels L4bii Educational access channels L4biii Governmental access channels L4c Local origination programming L4d Satellite programming BST CPST1 CPST2 CPST3 L5 Number of channels in each tier L6 Channel line-up* *Please refer to attached list for current cable and broadcast programming services along with corresponding service codes. For each tier of service, indicate the programming services offered using these codes. MODULE L: 1997 CABLE CHANNEL CAPACITY AND LINE-UP (CONTINUED) July 1, 1997 L6 Channel line-up* BST CPST1 CPST2 CPST3 *Please refer to attached list for current cable and broadcast programming services along with corresponding service codes. For each tier of service, indicate the programming services offered using these codes. MODULE M: 1998 CABLE CHANNEL CAPACITY AND LINE-UP July 1, 1998 M1 Total channel capacity (on analog basis) M2 Total number of activated channels M2a Number of activated channels carrying more than one programming service (shared channels) M3 Number of channels devoted to premium and/or pay-per-view services M4 Number of activated channels devoted to each of the following categories: BST CPST1 CPST2 CPST3 M4a Broadcast stations (Break down below): M4ai Local broadcast stations M4aii Other broadcast stations M4b PEG: M4bi Public access channels M4bii Educational access channels M4biii Governmental access channels M4c Local origination programming M4d Satellite programming BST CPST1 CPST2 CPST3 M5 Number of channels in each tier M6 Channel line-up* *Please refer to attached list for current cable and broadcast programming services along with corresponding service codes. For each tier of service, indicate the programming services offered using these codes. MODULE M: 1998 CABLE CHANNEL CAPACITY AND LINE-UP (CONTINUED) July 1, 1998 M6 Channel line-up* BST CPST1 CPST2 CPST3 *Please refer to attached list for current cable and broadcast programming services along with corresponding service codes. For each tier of service, indicate the programming services offered using these codes. ATTACHMENT 'A' PROGRAMMING SERVICES LIST ACCESS / LOCAL CHANNELS Code Leased Access Channel A1 PEG Channel A2 Other Access Channels A3 Other Local Channels A4 BROADCAST STATIONS Code ABC Affiliate B1 CBS Affiliate B2 FOX Affiliate B3 Independent Station B4 NBC Affiliate B5 Non-Commercial/PBS B6 UPN Affiliate B7 WB Affiliate B8 Other Broadcast Stations B9 CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING SERVICES Code Cartoon Network C1 Children's Cable Network C2 Discovery Kids C3 Nickelodeon / Nick at Nite C4 Story Vision Network C5 Toon Disney C6 NEWS PROGRAMMING SERVICES Code All News Channel, The N1 Bloomberg Information Television N2 C-Span (Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network) N3 C-Span 2 N4 C-SPAN Audio 1 N5 C-SPAN Audio 2 N6 California Channel, The N7 CBS TeleNoticias N8 CNBC N9 CNN (Cable News Network) N10 CNNfn -The Financial Network N11 CNNI (CNN International) N12 County Television Network San Diego N13 ESPNEWS N14 CBS Eye on People N15 Fox News Channel (FNC) N16 Headline News N17 Ingenius N18 Interactive Channel, The N19 MediaOne News N20 MSNBC N21 NET - Political News Talk Network N22 New England Cable News N23 New York 1 News N24 News 12 Connecticut N25 News 12 Long Island N26 News 12 New Jersey N27 News 12 Westchester N28 Newschannel 8 N29 NewsPlus N30 NewsTalk Television N31 NewsWorld International N32 NorthWest Cable News N33 Orange County NewsChannel N34 Pennsylvania Cable Network N35 Pittsburgh Cable News Channel (PCNC) N36 SCOLA N37 Six News Now N38 SPORTS PROGRAMMING SERVICES Code American Sports Classics S1 BAYTV S2 Classic Sports Network S3 CNN/SI S4 Comcast SportsNet S5 Empire Sports Network S6 ESPN S7 ESPN 2 S8 Football Channel, The S9 Fox Sports Americas (formerly Prime Deportiva) S10 Fox Sports Arizona S11 Fox Sports Bay Area S12 Fox Sports Northwest S13 Fox Sports Pittsburgh S14 Fox Sports Rocky Mountain S15 Fox Sports South S16 Fox Sports Southwest S17 Fox Sports West S18 Fox Sports West 2 S19 Golf Channel, The S20 Home Team Sports (HTS) S21 Jock Talk TV S22 Little Leaguers Sports/News Network S23 Madison Square Garden Network S24 Midwest Sports Channel S25 New England Sports Network (NESN) S26 NewSport S27 NTN Entertainment Network S28 PASS Sports S29 Prime Network S30 Speedvision Network S31 SportsChannel Chicago S32 SportsChannel Florida S33 SportsChannel New England S34 SportsChannel New York S35 SportsChannel Ohio S36 SportsChannel Pacific S37 SportsChannel Philadelphia S38 Sunshine Network S39 ALL OTHER SERVICE Code A & E Television Network (A & E ) O1 ABZ Channel, The O2 Action Pay Per View O3 Adam & Eve Channel O4 Adultvision O5 AEI Music Network O6 Air & Space Network O7 America's Health Network O8 American Legal Network O9 American Movie Classics (AMC) O10 American Political Channel O11 American West Network O12 ANA Television Network O13 Animal Planet O14 Anthropology Programming and Entertainment O15 Anti-Aging Network O16 Applause Networks O17 Arabic Channel, The O18 Arena-The Classic Music Channel O19 Arts & Antiques Network O20 Asian American Satellite TV O21 Auto Channel, The O22 Automotive Television Network (ATN) O23 B- Movie Network, The O24 BBC America O25 Benefit Network, The O26 BET (Black Entertainment Television ) O27 BET Movies O28 BET on Jazz: The Cable Jazz Channel O29 Biography Channel, The O30 Black Women's TV O31 Boating Channel O32 Booknet O33 Box Worldwide, The O34 Bravo Cable Network O35 Cable Radio Network O36 Cable TV Network of New Jersey O37 California Channel, The O38 Cable Video Store O39 Canal de Noticias O40 Canal Sur O41 Career & Education Opportunity Network O42 Catalog 1 O43 Catalogue TV O44 Celtic Vision O45 CelticVision: The Irish Channel O46 CEO Channel O47 Channel 500 O48 Channel America Television Network O49 ChicagoLand Television News (CLTV) O50 Chop TV O51 Cine Latino O52 Cinemax O53 Classic Arts Showcase O54 CMT: Country Music Television O55 CNET: The Computer Network O56 Collectors Channel O57 Comedy Central, The O58 Computer Shopping Channel O59 Conservative Television Network O60 Consumer Resource Network (CRN) O61 Continuous Hits 1,2,3,4 O62 Courtroom Television Network (Court TV) O63 Creative Channel, The O64 Crime Channel O65 Deep Dish TV O66 Digital Music Express (DMX) O67 Discovery Channel O68 Discovery Civilization O69 Discovery Science O70 Discovery Travel & Living O71 Disney Channel O72 Do-It-Yourself Channel, The O73 E!Entertainment Television O74 Ecology Channel, The O75 Ecumenical Television Channel O76 Employment Channel, The O77 Encore @ O78 Encore Thematic Multiplex SM* O79 Enrichment Channel, The O80 Ethnic-American Broadcasting CO,L.P. O81 EWTN:Global Catholic Network O82 EuroCinma O83 FAD TV (Fashion & Design Television) O84 Family Channel,The O85 Fashion Network O86 Filipino Channel,The O87 FIT TV O88 Fitness Interactive O89 Flix O90 FoxNet O91 Free Speech TV(FStv) O92 fX O93 fXM:Movies from Fox O94 Galavision O95 Game show Network O96 Gay Entertainment Television O97 Gems International Television O98 GETv Network O99 Global Shopping Network O100 Global Village Network O101 Golden American Network O102 Gospel Network, The O103 Great American Country (GAC) O104 GTE Main Street, Incorporation O105 HBO (Home Box Office)Multiplex (HBO2,HBO3) O106 Hip Hop Network O107 History Channel,The O108 Hobby Craft Network O109 Home and Garden Television Network O110 Home Improvement TV Network O111 Home Shopping (Spree) O112 Home Shopping Network (HSN) O113 Hot Choice O114 HTV O115 Idea Channel O116 Independent Film Channel O117 Inspirational Network (INSP),The O118 International Channel Networks, The O119 International Television Broadcasting O120 INTRO Television O121 Jackpot Channel O122 Jewish Television Network O123 Jones Computer Network (JCN) O124 Kaleidoscope: America's Disability Channel O125 Knowledge TV (formerly Mind Extension University) O126 Ladbroke Racing Channel/Meadows Racing Network O127 Las Vegas Television Network O128 Learning Channel,The O129 Lifetime Television O130 Lightspan Partnership, Inc. The O131 Lottery Channel, Inc, The O132 Love Network, The O133 M1 - The Museum Channel O134 M2: Music Television O135 Martial Arts Network O136 MBC Movie Channel, The O137 Military Channel, The O138 Moody Broadcasting Network O139 MOR Music TV O140 Movie Channel, The (TMC) O141 MTV Networks Latin America (formely MTV Latino) O142 MTV: Music Television O143 MuchMusicUSA O144 Music Zone, The O145 Music Choice O146 My Pet TV O147 NASA Television O148 National & International Singles Television Network O149 NationTalk O150 Native American Nations Program Network O151 Network One O152 New Science Network O153 Nippon Golden Network O154 Nostalgia Television O155 Oasis TV O156 Odyssey (formerly Faith & Values) O157 Orb TV O158 Outdoor Channel, The O159 Outdoor Life Network O160 Outlet Mall Network, The O161 OVATION- The Arts Network O162 Parent Television O163 Parenting Satellite Television Network O164 PenVision O165 Performance Showcase O166 Pet Television Network, The O167 Planet Central Television O168 Playboy Television O169 Plex-encore 1SM O170 Popcorn Channel O171 Praise Television O172 Premiere Horse Network O173 Prevue Channel O174 Prime Life Network O175 Prism O176 Product Information Network O177 Q2 O178 QVC O179 Real Estate Network O180 Recovery Network, The O181 Request Television Multiplex (Request 2,Request 3-5) O182 Romance Classics O183 Sci-Fi Channel O184 Sega Channel O185 Seminar TV Network O186 Sewing and Needle Arts Network O187 Shop at Home O188 Showtime O189 SingleVision O190 Sneak Prevue O191 Soap Channel O192 Space Television Network O193 Speedvision Network O194 Spice O195 Starnet O196 STARZ!-encore8 O197 STARZ2!-encore8 O198 Student Film Network O199 Success Channel, The O200 Sundance Channel O201 Sunshine Network O202 SUPERAUDIO Cable Radio Service O203 Talk TV Network O204 TBS O205 Technology Channel,The O206 Telmundo O207 Theatre Channel, The O208 Therapy Channel Network O209 TNN: The Nashville Network O210 TNT (Turner Network Television) O211 Total Communication Network O212 Travel Channel, The O213 TRAX Television Network O214 Trinity Broadcasting Network O215 Trio O216 Tropical Television Network O217 Turner Classic Movies (TCM) O218 T V Asia O219 T V Food Network (TVFN) O220 T V Games Network O221 T V Japan O222 U Network O223 Univision O224 USA Network O225 UVTV/KTLA O226 UVTV/WGN O227 UVTV/WPIX O228 ValueVision:The Brand Name Channel O229 VH1 (Music First) O230 Via TV Network O231 Video Catalog Channel O232 Viewer's Choice O233 Viewer's Choice Continuous Hits1,2 &3 O234 Viewer's Choice Hot Choice O235 Weather Channel, The O236 WFMT O237 World African Network O238 WorldJazz O239 Worship Network,The O240 WSBK O241 WWOR/AEC Service O242 Yesterday USA O243 Your Choice Television O244 Z Music Television O245 ZDTV: Your Computer Channel O246 Other Audio Service O247 Other Regional Services O248 Other Text Services O249 Other New Program Launches O250