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Franchise Transfer – Broadstripe/WAVE Broadband

 

The bankruptcy of Broadstripe resulted in a request to transfer their Seattle Cable Franchise to WAVE Broadband.  On Monday, November 21, 2011, the City Council approved and Mayor McGinn signed legislation authorizing the transfer of Broadstripe's Seattle cable franchise to WAVE.  The legislation is Ordinance 123741, and was effective on December 21, 2011.

Questions regarding the transfer process can be directed to The Office of Cable Communications at (206) 684-8498 or submitted via our on-line comment form www.cityofseattle.net/cable/comment.

News and documents related to this Cable Franchise transfer request will be posted below as they become available. 

 


Latest News

The purchase of Broadstripe's Seattle cable operations by Wave is complete. Wave and Broadstripe will be working on their transition process over the next 60-90 days. During that time current Broadstripe customers should know:

  • Your services will continue without interruption.
  • Current service packages and pricing will remain the same.
  • Payments should be submitted using the same method you have in the past.
  • 1-800-781-0947 is still the number to call for service & support.

For more information on Wave's plans see Welcome to Wave Broadband.

Updates on the transition process will also be posted here as they become available. 

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Wave Broadband and WOW! Acquire Broadstripe Cable Systems
Full text of Ordinance 123741 which authorizes the transfer of control, subject to conditions, of Broadstripe's Seattle cable franchise to Wave Broadband.
Watch 11/21/2011 Full Council Meeting for vote to approve C.B. 117306 Broadstripe to Wave transfer.
Watch 11/9/2011 Public Hearing on Broadstripe to Wave transfer.
Watch 11/7/2011 Council briefing on Broadstripe to Wave transfer.
Citizens' Telecommunications & Technology Advisory Board Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB) - October 2011 Minutes .  Wave Broadband presentation to CTTAB
Watch 10/3/2011 Initial Council briefing on Broadstripe to Wave transfer.
 Watch 9/22/2011 initial briefing on Broadstripe to Wave transfer to City Council's Energy, Technology, and Civil Rights (ETCR) Committee.

Wave Broadband acquires Broadstripe, cable service changes for local customers

Wave Broadband and WOW Split Up Broadstripe: Communications Technology

Wave, Wow! to acquire Broadstripe

 

 

Office of Cable Communications
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