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io [subscriber] lists. The ability to revalue intangible assets included in the rate base can be modified by the franchise authority; under the FCC's cost-of-Service rules, the franchise authority has the ability to limit intangible dollars applied to the rate base. During the recent Cost-of-Service rate proceedings, CVI offered to hold rates constant [1993 levels] and limit increases to external and inflation costs allowed under the FCC rules. Therefore, it is unlikely that basic rates will increase above levels provided under the FCC rate adjustment rules. Technology The Time Warner Cable television engineering unit is recognized internationally as the premier technology group. This division pioneered and perfected the hybrid fiber optic-coaxial cable technology presently being deployed by cable television and telephone companies alike. Technology, able to deliver both cable and telephone services, is being deployed in Durham and Wake Counties. This technology will eventually be deployed throughout TWC's systems, distributing 60 to 70 analog television channels and telephony services to the marketplace Public Bandwidth The availability of public bandwidth for government communication is a concern to many local governments. Data communication on modern cable-telecommunication systems is quick and inexpensive. Many metropolitan communities use the cable system to interconnect government office buildings to a common computer data network to facilitate the transaction of business by local government. Therefore, it is recommended that the franchise authority communicate to the franchisee an interest to lease bandwidth on existing and new cable-telecommunications systems to transmit public communications [data and telemetry information] between and among government facilities within the community. This action is consistent with TWI's goal of offering switched business and residential telephone and telecommunication services. By stating the intent to lease bandwidth, the franchise authority declares an interest in establishing itself as one of the Cable Company's first telecommunication customers. Franchise Term Alignment The franchise authority is in the process of refranchising its current CVI/Alert Cable franchise. The goal of Triangle J COD's cable consortium is to negotiate is a model franchise document, offering a uniform set of terms and conditions, under which all other franchises fall. To facilitate this purpose, it is advantageous to consider an extension of these franchises and provide for a common expiration date. The result will be a cost-effective simplification of oversight activities pursuant to local regulatory authority. 8