Seattle Channel - Cable Channel 21
The Seattle Channel is a public service of the City of Seattle created to inform citizens about their government and to offer them a timely opportunity to be involved in government decisions. The Seattle Channel can be found on Comcast at channel 21 and on Broadstripe at channel 28.
Seattle Community Access Network (SCAN),
Public Access TV
Seattle Community Access Network (SCAN) is a citizen's communication center
providing channels for diverse free expression and community development through
access to non-commercial television, other media and training.
City contract with SCAN
Citizens Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB)
CTTAB study and make recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council on issues of community-wide interest relating to telecommunications and technology, including cable television access, technology access, and regulatory issues within the City's authority regarding wire and wireless communication systems.
City of Seattle Community Technology
The City of Seattle is committed to promoting a technology healthy community. This includes ensuring that residents have the information technology training and access needed to ensure civic and cultural participation, employment and lifelong learning.
Comcast
Broadstripe
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 21.60
Regulation in the public interest
of the operation of cable communications systems and their use of the
public streets by establishing procedures for the granting and
termination of franchises.
Regional telecommunications information
This page provide information on telecommunications issues that relate to Washington cities and counties.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
History of Public Utilities
Milestones in the Local Public Ownership of Utilities.
