815 R.I. Code R. 815-RICR-10-05-1.11

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 815-RICR-10-05-1.11 - Tariff and Other Filings

1.11.1Tariff Required; Other Informational Filings

As required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-19-6 and subject to federal law, no certificates shall be issued or remain valid unless the applicant or Certificate holder (unless otherwise exempted) has filed with the Division and revised to keep current a copy of FCC Forms 1240 and 1205 (or such other appropriate forms) and a complete schedule of rates, charges and fees as provided in § 1.11.3 of this Part.

1.11.2General Provisions

A. As provided in R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-19-6, all rates and charges charged by a CATV Company shall be reasonably compensatory so as not to encourage unfair or destructive competitive practices and shall be applied without discrimination.

B. Nothing herein shall prohibit the following:

1. the waiving or reduction of rates and charges in conjunction with promotional campaigns for the purpose of attracting Subscribers;

2. the provision of installation or monthly service without charge to schools, government or non-profit organizations or agencies, or buildings owned or operated by such agencies at the option of the CATV System Operator; or

3. voluntary offering of reasonable discounts to senior citizens or other economically disadvantaged group discounts.

C. Any and all proposed tariffs or proposed revisions to existing tariffs shall be filed with the Division at least thirty (30) days in advance of their effective date(s). Upon filing its proposal, the Certificate Holder shall, at its sole cost and expense, forthwith publish notice of the filing of the proposal or revision at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the entire affected CATV Service Area. Tariff filings shall be kept available for public inspection during normal business hours at the local business office of the Certificate holder, and the published notice shall state the address and normal business hours of that office.

D. The Administrator, on his own motion, or upon request of Subscribers, may hold public hearings on tariff filings, and will hold hearings on filings as required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-19-6 and applicable federal law.

1.11.3Contents of Tariff

A. For residential service, all proposed tariffs filed for approval shall, at a minimum, set forth the rates and charges for:

1. monthly Basic Service rates along with the number, listing and description of Basic Service channels available;

2. all applicable installation charges;

3. add, move, and reconnect charges for additional outlets at initial and after initial installation and inside wiring;

4. rental of Converters and remotes or other Subscriber's home equipment;

5. change of service tier;

6. change of service, for in office and home visits;

7. miscellaneous; and

8. categories of services and/or equipment that are subject to regulation by federal law.

1.11.4Informational Filing

All CATV Companies operating in Rhode Island shall file and maintain with the Division an informational filing detailing all other rates and charges for services not specifically identified in § 1.11.3 of this Part, including but not limited to rates and charges for Cable Programming Services, Information Services, etc.

815 R.I. Code R. 815-RICR-10-05-1.11