Section 123.20. Definitions.

  In this subchapter:

(1)  "Alternative technology" means a technology, other than satellite service, that is not part of the provider's normal video service network but that does all of the following:

(a) Offers service, functionality, and content demonstrably similar to the service, functionality, and content provided through the provider's normal video service network.

(b) Provides access to PEG channels, as defined in s. 66.0420 , Stats., and messages broadcast over the emergency alert system.

(2)  "Basic local exchange service area" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (b) , Stats.

(3)  "Cable service" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (e) , Stats.

(4)  "Franchise area" means the geographic area covered by a state franchise.

(5)  "Group" means 2 or more households.

(6)  "Household" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (k) , Stats.

(7)  "Incumbent cable operator" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (L) , Stats.

(8)  "Large telecommunications video service provider" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (p) , Stats.

(9)  "Low-income household" means a household with a combined annual income that is not more than 200% of the poverty level for a family of 3 as defined by 42 USC 9902 (2).

(10)  "State franchise" means a video service franchise issued by the Wisconsin department of financial institutions under s. 66.0420 , Stats.

(11)  "Telecommunications video service provider" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (v) , Stats.

(12)  "Video service access" means the availability of video service to a household at the household address which the video service provider is able to provide using the video service provider's video service network or an alternate technology, regardless of whether any customer has ordered the service.

(13)  "Video service network" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (zb) , Stats.

(14)  "Video service provider" has the meaning given in s. 66.0420 (2) (zg) , Stats.

History: CR 08-067 : cr. Register July 2009 No. 643 , eff. 8-1-09; correction in (11) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register July 2009 No. 643 .

Note

Pursuant to 2007 Wisconsin Act 42 , this subchapter interprets s. 66.0420 (8) , Stats., which regulates customer access to video services and prohibits discriminatory practices by video service providers. Act 42 does not authorize the department to take enforcement action against video service providers who violate s. 66.0420 (8) , Stats., or this subchapter. However, affected individuals, municipalities, interim cable operators, or video service providers adversely affected by violations of s. 66.0420 (8) , Stats., or this subchapter may initiate legal action against the violator to the extent authorized by law. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1