If a local franchise expired before January 9, 2008, does the cable company have to get a State Franchise?
Yes. A local franchise is in effect until it expires or is terminated. If a local franchise expired before January 9, 2008, the company may have continued to provide service (similarly to when an apartment lease expires and the renter stays in the apartment on a month to month lease). In order to continue providing cable service after January 9, 2008, the company will have to get a State Certificate Franchise Authority from the DFI.
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- If a current local franchise does not expire any time soon, can the cable company terminate the local franchise and get a State franchise?
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