It has been estimated that more than half of associations have better potential service and financial opportunities with the local cable and telephone providers … This even applies to associations where residents pay for services individually and the association does not have a bulk agreement.  Yes that's right ... You may still have opportunities to obtain compensation from the cable and phone companies, all while individual residents will continue to select and pay for the services they individually choose!

 

Service needs of communities are ever-changing. With new emerging technologies, increased competition and recent regulatory changes, YOU now have more choices than ever. Don’t assume that the "renewal" options and pricing offered by your local cable television or phone company provider are your only options.  Make no mistake, your association is important to cable, satellite and telephone providers, and they ALL want to earn your business.

 

Virtually all condominium and private community homeowner associations have some form of telecommunications "access" or "easement" agreement in place, which gives permission to providers to bring their cable, satellite, Internet and/or telephone services onto your association's private property.

 

We recommend that you not sign a new or renewal agreement without evaluating YOUR options! We will help you evaluate your service needs and options at no cost to you.

 

Don't go it alone, and don't settle for an inexperienced consulting company with only a few years of experience ... It can potentially cost your community tens of thousands of dollars over the life of an agreement!  We are your association community cable consultants, and our interest is in helping you to select the best options for your community, from the best service providers.  Working with service providers in your geographic area such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Charter Communications, Cablevision Systems, Bright House Networks, Atlantic Broadband, AT&T U-verse, CenturyLink PRISM, Verizon FiOS, DirecTV, Dish Network and more, we’ll focus on negotiating the services, financial and contract/agreement arrangements arrangements that best meet the needs of your individual community.  We work for your association as your expert consultant, with first-hand industry experience.  Each individual association proposal is evaluated on its product offering, service experience and financial/pricing merits.  What works best for your association is what we want.

Below you will find important issues faced by homeowner and condominium associations. If your association is currently, or soon will be confronting any of these objectives, issues or challenges, then we’re here to help!

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Agreements With Service Providers

Do you currently have an agreement for services with any telecommunications providers? Are they current, expiring soon or already expired?  Although your community may not have a "bulk" cable TV agreement, did you know that an "access" or "easement" agreement may still exist?  Even if your community agreements are not due to expire or renew for years to come, you still may have options!

 

Bulk Cable and Internet Service Agreements: New & Renewal

Do you currently have a bulk service agreement for cable television, satellite television and/or Internet services?  If your agreement will expire or renew within the next 12-months, then it is time to begin evaluating your options.  The longer you wait, the less options you will have.  And if you start early, your association will likely have several alternative options that may be better then the arrangements you currently have.  As your association advocate, we will seek multiple alternate proposal options, which will enable you to understand and select the best service and pricing options.  We will help you negotiate your next bulk Cable, Internet and/or Phone contract so that it works best for your community.

 

Technology, Pricing & Compensation to Your Association

With recent advances in technologies, are you interested in learning more about what new services are available or will be available to your association in the near future? If so, are you interested in obtaining these cable, satellite, high-speed Internet and phone options at the best pricing and financial compensation available?

 

Recent Regulatory Changes That Have Increased Your Options

With the more recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order banning the use of exclusivity clauses for the provision of video services to multiple dwelling units (MDUs) or other real estate developments, new service options for your community may now exist that were not permissible prior to the FCC order. This FCC order may have an impact on your current agreement, even if it has not yet expired or is not due to expire in the near future! Your association may now have the option to bring in more that one provider for video services, offering more choice and selection for your residents. Local, state and federal regulations are ever-changing, and we're here to help.  > FCC 07-189 Announcement  > Kevin J. Martin Statement

 

Association Private Property Rights and Service Provider Rights to Enter Your Community

Do you know which telecom service providers have contractual "access" rights to service your property? OR, are telecom providers currently serving or have the intention to serve your community without contractual rights?  Private property “access” agreements grant rights to enter community areas which are private property.  They are a separate from any “bulk” cable contract agreement that may or may not exist. You need to know your the status of your property rights, or you may be missing out on thousands of dollars of financial compensation (Private property easement and access rights vary in "Mandatory Access States").

 

Are You Interested in Obtaining “Added Value” Services as Part of Your Current Cable Television Service New or Renewal Agreement?

Clubhouse Cable Service, Gate Cameras, Community Channels, Common Area Wi-Fi. These are services of great interest to today’s communities, and we will work with service providers to make them a part of your new service agreement and/or renewal.

Are You Seeking an Early Termination for Your Existing Bulk Agreement?

Are you looking to cancel your bulk cable contract agreement? With many condominium and homeowner associations’ experiencing increases in unit owner maintenance delinquencies, saving money has become increasingly important.  In an effort to reduce monthly costs, some associations are looking for ways to terminate / cancel their existing bulk cable television agreement contract.  We work on the association's behalf to negotiate a financially favorable solution with reduced services or early cancellation options.  We can help and assist your association with the cancellation of your condominium or homeowner association bulk cable television contract.

 

Equipment Placement on Your Private Property

Have you been recently approached by the local cable or telephone company with a request to place their equipment on your private property?  As video, Internet and telephone technologies advance, so does the need to install additional more advanced equipment, such as fiber optic terminal units and video ready access device equipment.  This equipment placement is essential for the operation of today's telecommunications networks.  We can assist you in negotiating "fair and equitable" compensation in exchange for granting rights to place this essential equipment on your private property.

 

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With new emerging technologies, increased competition and recent regulatory changes, you now have more options than ever.  Your community is a valuable source of revenue for telecom service providers.  Let us help you secure the most advanced services, at the most competitive rates, with “up-front” compensation.  

Providing services nationwide, we have an excellent track record and a solid reputation among our clients.  Call us today for a FREE no-obligation consultation at 954.889.1967, toll-free at 1.877.826.1625, or complete the Information Request Form.  We will respond to you promptly to discuss service and agreement options for your community.

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