Why is Comcast the only cable provider in the county? What about competition?
Comcast does not have an exclusive franchise in Calvert County. Other cable providers can offer to provide service in the county. Comcast is the only provider to enter the market. The Board of County Commissioners supports competition in cable services but it cannot require companies to provide that service. Cable companies must make their own business cases before entering a new market.

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1. Why is Comcast the only cable provider in the county? What about competition?
2. Is a special tax district a solution to financing service extension to unserved areas?
3. How will the new franchise agreement address unserved areas in the county?
4. What percentage of the county does not have access to cable?
5. Are cable rates a part of the franchise agreement?
6. How will the new franchise agreement be enforced?
7. Can cable companies be removed from providing service if they do not perform as expected?
8. Why does the current franchise agreement cover a 15-year term?