The framework set forth by federal law provides a 36-month period in which to conduct license renewal proceedings.
- This page, Renew a cable license, is offered by
- Department of Telecommunications and Cable
Renew a cable license
Since Massachusetts law limits the term of a license, issuing authorities must periodically review and renew licenses. The Department oversees the renewal process, which has been established under federal law, and supplemented by our regulations.
Contact for Renew a cable license
Department of Telecommunications and Cable
Phone
Open from 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F
Call Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Open from 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F at (617) 305-3580
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer/ADA Coordinator Andrea Nixon.
Consumer hotline:
Call Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Consumer hotline: at (800) 392-6066
Open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F
Online
Electronic filings:
Email Department of Telecommunications and Cable at dtc.efiling@mass.gov
The Details of Renew a cable license
What you need for Renew a cable license
The issuing authority for the municipality will receive a cable license application (Form 100) from the cable operator, along with a $100.00 filing fee. On this page you will find a cable licensing renewal guide that the Department has prepared to assist in the renewal process.
How to renew Renew a cable license
It is the responsibility of the issuing authority to provide a copy of the final executed license to the Department. The issuing authority can email a PDF to dtc.efiling@mass.gov
It is the responsibility of the issuing authority to provide a copy of the final executed license to the Department. The issuing authority, if it has not emailed a copy, can mail a hardcopy to the Department:
Department of Telecommunications and Cable
1000 Washington Street, Suite 820
Boston, MA 02118
Downloads for Renew a cable license
Open PDF file, 235.35 KB,
Cable license renewal guide
(English, PDF 235.35 KB)
Open DOC file, 78 KB,
Form 100 - License Application
(English, DOC 78 KB)
Contact for Renew a cable license
Address
1000 Washington Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02118
Phone
Open from 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F
Call Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Open from 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F at (617) 305-3580
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer/ADA Coordinator Andrea Nixon.
Consumer hotline:
Call Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Consumer hotline: at (800) 392-6066
Open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., M-F
Online
Electronic filings:
Email Department of Telecommunications and Cable at dtc.efiling@mass.gov
Fax
(617) 988-8288