Cable Broadband Services
The communications world is being redefined every day. Mergers of cable companies, wireless operators, telecommunications carriers, and computer companies and the entry of new communications providers into cities and counties present new challenges and opportunities for local governments. Municipal Services Associates, Inc. provides the wide range of professional skills, experience, and expertise that enables local governments to manage the processes of changing broadband companies or evaluating new providers of wired communications, and benefit from the experience at a very reasonable cost . The extensive array of diversified telecommunications franchise consulting services offered by MSA gives cities, counties, and townships a professional advantage. These include:
CABLE AND BROADBAND FRANCHISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Cable and Broadband Franchise Negotiations
Franchise Performance Appraisals
Economic Impact Analyses
Ordinance and Franchise Preparation
Community Needs Assessments
Institutional Network Uses
Cable TV Subscriber Surveys
Cable System Technical Evaluations
Rights-of-Way Capacity Evaluations
Second Franchise Public Hearings
FCC Standards and Cable Law Analysis
PEG Access Development Studies
SALE OR TRANSFER OF SYSTEM OWNERSHIP SERVICES
Financial Analysis of Proposed Operator
Research of Proposed Operator Experience
Legal Review of Proposed Operator
Preparation of Ownership Transfer Findings
Franchise Modification Negotiations
Technical Analysis of Proposed System
Coordination of Public Hearings
Creation of Information Request Forms
Development of Franchise Modifications
Preparation of Acceptance Agreement
Municipal Services Associates, Inc. takes pride in the fact that its staff and consultants have long and extensive experience in municipal government. This experience is essential in providing solutions that save time and money, and that address the concerns and needs of local government officials directly. Commitment, value, high quality, and professional service that is on time and on budget are Municipal Services Associates’ prime objectives. We anticipate bringing success to your project, and to working with you as our client.