Based on available data gathered by the Commission through its surveys over the last five years:

Of the 1,991 existing franchise agreements, 1,401 are now using the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement. This is an increase of 119 compared to 2011 data.

In 2012, Michigan had 2,316,197 video/cable customers – an increase of 2,116 customers from 2011. This does not include customers of satellite providers which are not required to have franchise agreements with municipalities.

Prior to the Act, 53 municipalities reported having two or more video/cable providers offering service. Since the Act took effect that number has almost doubled to 105.

• One new provider began offering video/cable services to Michigan residents in 2012. Since January 1, 2007, fifteen video/cable providers began to offer video/cable service in Michigan.

The three providers with the largest number of video/cable subscribers in Michigan are Comcast, Charter Communications, and AT&T Michigan (U-verse).

Providers reported investing $380 million in the video/cable market in Michigan in 2012.