"You mean, my local municipality has a binding, perpetual contract with Comcast"
I don't disagree with your sentiment, but just to note:
Municipalities can't have exclusive franchise agreements anymore (since 1992).
I don't disagree with your sentiment, but just to note:
Municipalities can't have exclusive franchise agreements anymore (since 1992).
As an example, see the cable franchise map link (in bold) here https://www.seattle.gov/cable/franchises.htm --thankfully it's not a perpetual contract.