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A second reading of a city ordinance that would reduce the number of public access channels on Cox Communications’ system is scheduled for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council Meeting.

Item No. 61 on the agenda calls for a reduction in the number of cable television channels (from six to three) that are dedicated to public, educational, and governmental programming, as well as to provide for improvements and enhancements to the cable television system.

The changes drew a large crowd – many in opposition of the proposed ordinance - when the Cable Television Advisory Committee took up the matter in February. The committee did not take any action or make any recommendations.

Cox Communications wants to eliminate three analog public access channels so it can expand the number of digital channels it offers. Opponents of the plan say moving the channels to the digital tier will limit the number of viewers because digital cable costs more.

A story in Friday’s edition of the Omaha World-Herald says Cox has agreed to provide faster Internet service, more digital TV channels and more high-definition programming in exchange for the reduction in public access channels.


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Original Article: Omaha City Weekly Media Watch: Public Access Channels On The Table

News Source: Omaha City Weekly Media Watch

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this isnt a big deal its a good move for cox

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I agree, it isn't that big a deal. How many people actually watch all 6 of the public access channels? The people that are complaining are the people who have shows on those channles. If they are going to improve internet speeds then go for it. I have cox and sometimes it just drags major ass.

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