
Cable and broadcast networks drive increase in Easton Velocity cable rates
Easton Velocity cable programming packages will increase between $0.20 and $4.00 after cable networks and local broadcast affiliates have increased what they charge Easton Cable to carry their programming. “As a not-for-profit, municipal cable company, Easton Velocity does not retain any of the revenue from these increases,” said Ted L. Book, Director of Cable and Communications for Easton Velocity. “These rates are driven by the media corporations who provide the content and we pass along the increases without markup.” Cable networks and broadcast affiliates charge all cable and satellite companies, including Easton Velocity, a per-subscriber fee to carry their programming. […]