Watching your favorite television show on EPB’s Fi-TV connection will cost you anywhere from $1 to $8 more a month, starting in November.
EPB directors Friday approved the increases in its cable TV rates to cover higher video programming expenses charged by local television stations, broadcast networks and and cable programmers. The increases will become effective Nov. 1 for more than 54,000 video service customers of EPB.
The city-owned utility said it will not raise its prices for its high-speed internet, telephone or premium TV services.
EPB raising rates
› Fi-TV Bronze Select, 20 networks with standard features package with 1 set top box, current monthly rate of $22.98 rises $1 to $23.98 a month*› Fi-TV Silver Select, 93 networks with standard features package with 1 set top box, currently monthly rate of $87.98 rises $6 to $93.98 a month*› Fi-TV Gold Select, 160 networks with 50 music channels and nearly 12,000 video on demand titles, plus standard features package with 1 set top box, currently monthly rate of $103.98 rises $8 to $111.98 a month**Does not include taxes or fees or discounts available for bundled optionsSource: EPB
“Most all of our program channels, from local stations to cable news, sports and entertainment channels, all have contractual agreements to raise their prices each year and we’re simply passing those along,” said Greg Eaves, EPB’s chief financial officer.