7.22.2026 Cable and Broadband Internet Commission

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Cable and Broadband Internet Commission met on July 22, 2026, to discuss ongoing issues with cable and internet service providers, including customer complaints about Comcast and infrastructure damage to utility boxes. The commission also reviewed and approved minutes from a previous meeting and discussed the city's master plan update, focusing on incorporating language about digital infrastructure. They proposed a broad, forward-looking statement emphasizing resilient, secure, and future-ready digital infrastructure that supports economic development, public safety, and integration with the city's physical and historic environment. Additionally, the commission addressed the upcoming capital improvement plan (CIP) process, encouraging members to consider submitting requests for digital infrastructure projects to be included in the city's CIP. They also discussed the status of the PGMTV trust fund and potential future use of city water towers for telecommunications equipment. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement and infrastructure planning activities.