For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CABLE ACT OF 1992. The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act, P. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992) (47 U.S.C. §§ 521 et seq.)
CABLE OPERATOR. Each cable television operator who is or becomes a party to a franchise agreement with the franchising authority.
CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS. Those standards governing customer service which are prescribed by the FCC existing on the effective date of this subchapter and as may be hereafter amended and may be enforced by the franchising authority, including those set forth at 47 C.F.R. § 76.309 as of the effective date of this subchapter.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
FRANCHISING AUTHORITY. The Township of Springfield, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. The agreement between a cable operator and the franchising authority pursuant to which the cable operator was granted a franchise to offer cable television services to subscribers.
SUBSCRIBER. A customer of the cable operator(s) receiving cable television service within the geographic boundaries of the franchising authority.
(Ord. 132, passed 11-22-2005)