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David W. Tamkin <nobody@[127.0.0.1]> wrote:
> A few years ago I found a map of the cable franchise divisions within the
> city of Chicago on the net, possibly within www.cityofchicago.org somewhere,
> but I shortsightedly failed to save the image nor even bookmark the page. 
> Now I can't find it to save my life.

> Can anyone lead me back to it, please?

> I asked on a TV technical forum, and someone found a map that showed area 2
> reaching to the lakeshore, which is obviously wrong.

I don't think it matters anymore, is probably the reason there is no current
map.

Comcast operates in all 5 zones, there are only two others (I think), RCN
and WOW. Those two only have a limited market area, both more or less
catering to multi-unit dwellings, in the city anyway.

So there are some areas with a choice, but that doesn't mean the alternate
wants to deal with you. If you hate Comcast, want the RCN and they don't
service your block, too bad. There was some ruling from the CCC about if one
or the other was available to service a dwelling, their job was done.

It might of been the same ruling where they dropped the exclusive bit, prior
to that it was one company, one zone. When they gave Comcast the ability to
operate in all the zones, they dropped the exclusive reign and now permit
two or more to operate in the same zone.

Being that is the case, there really isn't any reason to use a zone map
anymore, any company can operate in any area once they apply and get
approved for it.

If you are concerned about a particular building, just punch the address in
the two websites for rcn and wow, it'll tell you right away if it's
available.

But like I said, as long as one of the three can provide service, the CCC
considers it a job well done on their part.

-bruce
bje@ripco.com