Tuesday, November 25, 2008
City Hall and Cable Company Settle Dispute
Time Warner Cable and the Buffalo Common Council have reached a deal on overdue cable TV bills. The company has agreed to waive monthly fees for cable hookups in council member offices, and eliminate about five thousand dollars in back payments. The controversy began when the company started charging council members for service, even though most don't have TVs in their offices. When the city refused payment, Time Warner changed its policy and now says it will continue the service for free.
1 comment:
In response to this news post, there are many factual errors that need to be pointed out - and really should be corrected.
1. Time Warner Cable and the City didn't "reach a deal on overdue cable bills", nor did Time Warner Cable agree to "waive montly fees for cable hookups in council member offices". In reality, Time Warner Cable provides the City of Buffalo with a number of courtesy accounts per its franchise agreement with the City.
2. The courtesy accounts are for use by the City of Buffalo however they see fit. Per the franchise agreement, council member offices are wired for cable services. If the members don't have televisions in their offices to watch cable, that's their own choice.
3. Time Warner Cable didn't change its policy and now is providing these accounts for free - they've always been free per Time Warner Cable's franchise agreement with the City of Buffalo.
Please check your facts before posting a news item. As it is, your post portrays Time Warner Cable in a very poor light, yet they are the one's provide the free services...
Post a Comment