[Vision2020] Time Warner Cable & KAYU
Matt Decker
mattd2107 at hotmail.com
Thu Dec 21 15:10:05 PST 2006
Tom,
Thank you sir.
Matt
>From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
>To: "'Matt Decker'" <mattd2107 at hotmail.com>, <sslund at roadrunner.com>,
> <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Time Warner Cable & KAYU
>Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:43:20 -0800
>
>Granted, the customer does not have total control over which (each and
>every) channels they subscribe for (I am unaware of ANY cable company that
>offers this to its customers). . . and (yes) it would be really cool if
>ever
>such an availability became reality, but for an initial cost of about
>$80.00
>and monthly cost of $50.00 I have access to everything that I enjoyed with
>Adelphia (later Time/Warner) and then some.
>
>My personal recommendation, Matt: Switch over to DirectTV for its sports
>access and package deals. Switch over to First Step Internet (FSI) for
>your
>internet access. I have been with FSI ever since my junior year at UI.
>The
>only thing that has happened with FSI over that time is that they have
>expanded their "menu" and continue to improve on all facets of their
>offerings.
>
>Tom Hansen
>
>"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
>safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
>sideways, chocolate in one hand, a drink in the other, body thoroughly used
>up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO. What a ride!'"
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matt Decker [mailto:mattd2107 at hotmail.com]
>Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:26 PM
>To: thansen at moscow.com; sslund at roadrunner.com; vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Time Warner Cable & KAYU
>
>Tom,
>
>You think its worth switching? I've been pondering the last couple of days.
>My biggest question is my internet access that is through those Time Warner
>SOBs. I NEED MY FOOTBALL:)
>
>Matt
>
>
> >From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
> >To: "'Saundra Lund'" <sslund at roadrunner.com>, "'Vision2020'"
> ><vision2020 at moscow.com>
> >Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Time Warner Cable & KAYU
> >Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:04:30 -0800
> >
> >Speaking of switches, Saundra -
> >
> >I have been a subscriber of cable television (Adelphia - Time/Warner)
>ever
> >since I moved to Moscow from Kellogg back in 1992.
> >
> >I have had DirectTV installed as of 3:00 yesterday (12/20/2006)
>afternoon.
> >I subscribed to their Basic Plus package for $50.00 per month along with
> >its
> >185 channels (including the NFL channel and my favorite shoe salesman, Al
> >Bundy, on Fox).
> >
> >The NFL Channel will afford me an opportunity Saturday evening to watch
>the
> >Oakland Raiders lose to the Kansas City Chiefs (hopefully by less than
>six
> >points).
> >
> >The only question I have is "Why didn't I switch over earlier?"
> >
> >Seeya round town, Moscow.
> >
> >Tom Hansen
> >Moscow, Idaho
> >
> >"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
> >safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
> >sideways, chocolate in one hand, a drink in the other, body thoroughly
>used
> >up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO. What a ride!'"
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com
>[mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
> >On Behalf Of Saundra Lund
> >Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:47 PM
> >To: 'Vision2020'
> >Subject: [Vision2020] Time Warner Cable & KAYU
> >
> >For those who haven't see the following information . . .
> >
> >Has anyone tried the A/B switch? I think in years past I used one, but
>I'm
> >not sure how that would work to get KAYU -- does anyone know?
> >
> >Saundra Lund
> >
> >
> >http://www.timewarnercable.com/northwest/moscowkayu.html
> >"TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
> >
> >As you are aware, we were forced to stop providing KAYU programming to
>our
> >cable customers on December 14th, 2006. My entire team and I sincerely
> >apologize for any inconvenience this situation has caused; we simply do
>not
> >have the legal right to carry the signal without KAYU's consent.
> >
> >KAYU is asking Time Warner Cable to pay for its signal. We believe that
>our
> >customers should not have to pay a special surcharge to see the
>programming
> >KAYU broadcasts via a public license obtained to serve the community
> >interest. We want nothing more than to work towards a mutually
>beneficial
> >long-term agreement with KAYU and will continue to actively negotiate
>with
> >Northwest Broadcasting in the hope of returning this programming to our
> >customers.
> >
> >Customers with a high-speed internet connection can view some FOX
> >programming at www.myspace.com/fox.
> >
> >Time Warner Cable has always negotiated in good faith to ensure our
> >customers receive their favorite networks, uninterrupted. We have
> >successfully done so with hundreds of broadcasters and cable networks
> >across
> >the country.
> >
> >At Time Warner Cable, keeping our customers' bills as low as possible is
>a
> >primary focus. We are doing everything in our power to hold down the rate
> >of
> >growth on our programming costs, which is the largest contributor to rate
> >increases. This clearly is our goal as we continue negotiations with
>KAYU.
> >
> >We are committed to helping our customers get through this situation as
>we
> >work toward a resolution. We want to convey to you our sincerest
> >appreciation for your business.
> >
> > >From our Time Warner Cable family to yours, have a happy and safe
>holiday
> >season.
> >
> >
> >Deena Gibbs
> >General Manager
> >Time Warner Cable"
> >
> >
> >http://www.timewarnercable.com/northwest/kayufaqs.html
> >"KAYU Facts
> >
> >12/15/06
> >
> >At midnight on December 14, 2006, we were forced to stop providing KAYU
> >programming to our cable customers in Coeur d'Alene, Moscow/Pullman and
> >Libby. Read more about this situation...
> >. KAYU is asking for Time Warner Cable to pay for its signal. They get
>the
> >ability to carry the signal for free from the government, and anyone can
> >get
> >this signal for free, over the air. Time Warner Cable customers should
>not
> >have to pay for something that can be received for free. We made several
> >offers to KAYU during these negotiations; as recently as yesterday we
>sent
> >another proposal. KAYU has rejected them all.
> >. The owners of KAYU submitted a response to our most recent proposal.
>They
> >actually increased their demand by almost 400%. Clearly they are not
> >seeking
> >to reach an agreement, and they are not concerned about their viewers.
>They
> >also refused our request for an extension so that we could continue to
> >negotiate. By refusing, KAYU has put our customers in the middle of this
> >dispute.
> >. In the meantime, we are providing our customers with antennas and a/b
> >switches (in our Coeur d' Alene market) so that they can still watch this
> >programming over the air. The antennas and switches are being provided
>free
> >of charge. Customers can call 888-683-1000 to learn more. Unfortunately,
> >customers in our Libby, MT, Moscow, ID and Pullman WA systems probably
> >cannot pick KAYU up off air. Customers with high-speed Internet access
>can
> >view some FOX programming at www.myspace.com/fox.
> >. We are aware that this situation is occurring during the crucial time
>in
> >the Seahawks season. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation
> >causes, but we simply do not have the legal right to carry the signal
> >without KAYU's consent.
> >. We have always negotiated in good faith to ensure our customers receive
> >their favorite networks, uninterrupted, and we successfully have
>negotiated
> >fair agreements with hundreds of broadcasters and cable networks across
>the
> >country to ensure uninterrupted programming.
> >. Time Warner Cable wants nothing more than to work towards a mutually
> >beneficial long-term agreement. We will continue to actively negotiate
>with
> >KAYU, and we're also seeking alternative methods to bring you FOX
> >programming.
> >
> >Frequently Asked Questions
> >
> >Why was KAYU dropped from the Time Warner Cable system?
> >KAYU must give permission for Time Warner Cable to carry its programming.
> >If
> >we don't agree to their demands, we are required by federal law to stop
> >carrying their programming.
> >
> >What are KAYU demands?
> >KAYU is asking for Time Warner Cable to pay for its signal; a signal they
> >give away free over the air. Time Warner Cable 's position is that cable
> >customers should not be penalized for KAYU's insistence on getting paid
>to
> >stay on our cable system. Time Warner Cable made several offers to KAYU
> >during these negotiations; however, KAYU has rejected them all.
> >
> >How can I get Fox Network programming?
> >In order to ensure you continue to receive KAYU until this situation is
> >resolved, Time Warner Cable is providing customers with a FREE A/B
>switch.
> >This equipment will allow you to continue to receive KAYU off-air with a
> >flip of a switch. Call 888-683-1000 to receive a free A/B switch.
> >
> >Who can I contact about this?
> >Call KAYU directly at (509) 448-2828 or e-mail them at
>www.fox28spokane.com
> >under the contact section to tell them to negotiate in good faith with
>Time
> >Warner Cable in order to bring back the channel to Time Warner Cable's
>line
> >up.
> >
> >What is a "retransmission agreement?"
> >The Federal government gives television stations the right to grant or
>deny
> >permission for cable systems to carry or "retransmit" their signals.
> >
> >With KAYU removed from the lineup, what will replace it?
> >We are exploring the best programming solutions to continue to provide
> >customers with the superb programming choices you've come to expect.
> >
> >With KAYU isn't on the lineup any more, can you get another FOX Channel
>to
> >replace it?
> >We hope to be able to come to an agreement with KAYU shortly. When a
> >station
> >does goes away in situations like this, it is not be Time Warner's
> >decision,
> >it is the decision of the station. We of course will explore all
> >programming
> >options to provide our customer with as much programming choice as
> >possible.
> >
> >
> >Where can I get updates on this negotiations?
> >For updates on this situation, check back with this Website.
> >
> >
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