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ICCA members warn franchise-fee revenue may vanish as providers shift to streaming
Summary
At its April 2 meeting, the ICCA heard that Wow! cable's move to YouTube TV and broader cord-cutting threaten local franchise and PEG fees. Legal limits and the authority greement restrict the ICCA from lobbying; members discussed options including a Metro Act-style per-linear-foot charge but said no immediate fix exists.
At its April 2 meeting, the ICCA discussed the likely loss of franchise and PEG fee revenue after Wow! announced a transition of some customers to YouTube TV and other providers continue moving from traditional cable toward streamed services.
Members heard that a letter from CTC Technology was routed to Michael Watts, an attorney who represents ProTech, an organization working with municipalities to respond to the shift. An authority member summarized the legal position: streaming platforms and many internet-delivered video services are not treated as cable providers…
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