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Pricing and contract details of the Big Apple Connect program
1:00:43
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Council Member Gutiérrez inquires about the pricing structure and contract details of the Big Apple Connect program. Brett Sikoff provides information on the current arrangements with service providers.
- The city is paying Spectrum a bulk rate of $24.95 per unit for internet service through the Big Apple Connect program.
- The price is fixed for the duration of the contract, subject to applicable taxes and fees.
- The initial contracts were for three years with two one-year renewal options.
- The negotiated price is well below the market rate for the services provided, which include high-speed internet, cable TV, and equipment.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:00:43
Sure, sure, sure.
1:00:44
But I'm referring to this exclusively.
1:00:47
Okay.
1:00:50
Can you confirm that the city is currently paying Spectrum a bulk rate of 24.95 per unit for internet service through the Big Apple Connect program?
Brett Sikoff
1:00:58
That's correct.
1:00:58
Yes.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:00:58
Okay.
1:01:01
Did they commit to long term price caps Or are they or is that price subject so 24.95 is what they're charging the residents?
Brett Sikoff
1:01:15
So 24.95 is what the city is paying per unit for every household that's connected to to the Big Apple Connect program charge is paying.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:01:23
What we're And so did they again, I don't have the contract, but is there a price cap or are the prices subject to change?
Brett Sikoff
1:01:30
So for the duration of the contract, the price is fixed.
1:01:33
Subject to applicable taxes and fees, the price is fixed.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:01:37
And just remind me, the contract is until when?
Brett Sikoff
1:01:39
So they were initially three year contracts with two one year renewal options or options for up to two years in renewals.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:01:48
Two two year renewals?
Brett Sikoff
1:01:49
Two one year renewals.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:01:50
Oh, sorry.
Julie Martin
1:01:51
No, I'm sorry.