In the last few weeks, we’ve gotten lots of questions about the Franchise Fee agreement with the City of Portsmouth. We figured we’d sit down and try to answer some of those questions in video format.

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Help Us Save PPMtv

PPMtv was created thanks to a 2009 city council agreement that the station would receive funding from the federally mandated cable franchise fees allotted to the City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  Were it not for the PEG funding, which is earmarked for Public, Education and Government television programming, Portsmouth’s cable access station would not have come to be.

This year, PPMtv’s anticipated funding from the cable franchise fees was reduced to only $86,000.  Such a loss cannot be mitigated by fundraising on a scale which will allow PPMtv to remain operational.  If the city council policy is not reviewed regarding these funds, PPMtv will, after 14 years of serving as Portsmouth’s television podium, close its doors.

Our sole purpose for existing is to serve as a media representation of the City of Portsmouth, it’s residents and the smaller neighboring towns.  A bastion of the commonwealth, cable access television gives a voice to your community.  It provides residents with programs designed to highlight local culture, events and initiatives.  A resource intended to be accessible to all, cable access stations remain available on the dial for those who may not be able to afford the rising cost of cable television.  We are asking you, our viewer, our advocate, to lend your voice in support of saving this local public tv station we call home.