(A) Unless approved by the city and to the extent consistent with federal law, no franchisee may in its rates for basic service, or in the availability of the services or facilities of its cable system, make or grant undue preferences or advantages to any subscriber or potential subscriber to the cable system, including preferences based on the geographic location of the subscriber. Notwithstanding the above, franchisees shall be permitted to engage in campaigns that result in different rates being temporarily offered to subscribers for the promotion of new or additional services or service packages for up to six months. Nothing herein shall prevent franchisees from offering bulk billing rates.
(B) A franchisee must not deny cable service to any potential subscribers because of the income of the residents of the area in which the subscribers reside. Service may be denied to individuals based upon poor payment or credit histories.
(1989 Code, § 115.46) (Ord. 1988, passed 11-9-1992)