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6. Verizon FiOS License Renewal: Niall Connors stated that Verizon has no plans to expand FiOS cable service. Because of changing conditions in the industry, Verizon has been entering into 5- year renewal agreements instead of 10. Mr. Connors also stated that, although 5G wireless is the direction, Verizon has not deployed 5G service in any of its landline/cable provider franchise territories. Verizon’s early forays into 5G service have been in “out-of-franchise” areas. The Committee will discuss the renewal process for the Verizon license during the CAC meeting in May 2019 to present to Board of Selectman. 7. RCN 2019 License Renewal: RCN license was discussed, with the possibility of it being ready for presentation to the Board of Selectman for signing. The Committee noted that the current RCN license expires on June 30. 8. PEG Accounts Update Three providers have recently sent their PEG information. Total number of subscribers has fallen by 6.4%. It is projected that the PEG revenue vs. expense curve is at the crossover point, with revenue trending downward. Due to changes in PEG revenue, and providers’ plans in renewal duration, it might make sense to rethink the duration of the next contract with LexMedia, which will begin in July 2020. 9. Regulatory and Legislative Updates: a. The Chair gave an update on the FCC’s proposed rulemaking regarding “in- kind” contributions. There was no FCC action in April and this item does not show up on their May agenda. Newton, MA has submitted a formal response to FCC. b. Net Neutrality – The U.S. House voted to restore Net Neutrality. However, the Senate isn’t moving it forward. 10. Town IT Updates: No update 11. Complaints No complaints were received in March 2019. A complaint came in during April to be addressed by CAC. Residents at Avalon’s Lexington Ridge development only choice is Comcast, and a resident