NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE

What is this notice about?

Eyecom, Incorporated, doing business as Fastwyre Broadband, has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) for permission to stop providing cable television service in Galena and Unalaska (including Dutch Harbor) as of December 31, 2026. The public can comment on this request until 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026. The company has asked for a quick decision by December 18, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

On November 3, 2026, Eyecom, Incorporated d/b/a Fastwyre Broadband filed an application to discontinue cable television (CATV) service. Under Alaska law (AS 42.05.261(a)), a public utility may not stop service unless, after notice and a chance for a hearing, the Commission finds the service is no longer required by the public convenience and necessity.

What action is being taken?

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska opened Docket U-26-026 to review Eyecom's request to end cable TV service in Galena and Unalaska (including Dutch Harbor) effective December 31, 2026. If approved, Eyecom will give up Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Nos. 315 (Unalaska) and 316 (Galena). The Commission is also considering Eyecom's request to keep detailed customer account data confidential, and may schedule a hearing in a future order where people can voice support or opposition.

Who is involved: Eyecom, Incorporated d/b/a Fastwyre Broadband; cable television customers in Galena and Unalaska (including Dutch Harbor)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 25, 2026 17 days from today.

“5:00 p.m., November 25, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail or in person Regulatory Commission of Alaska, 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK, 99501
Online form https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx

What to include

Reference U-26-026 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of your comments with Fastwyre at 201 E. 56th Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99518. Responses to Eyecom's petition for confidential treatment of customer account data may also be filed by the end of the comment period. People with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free 1-800-390-2782, TTY/Alaska Relay 7-1-1 or 1-800-770-8973, or rca.mail@alaska.gov by November 18, 2026. The full filing can be viewed at http://rca.alaska.gov/ by typing "U-26-026" in the Find a Matter search box.

Contact

Stacy Hartman, Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs
Fastwyre Broadband
(720) 370-2070
201 E. 56th Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99518

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 3, 2026: Eyecom filed its application to discontinue cable TV service
Nov 4, 2026: Notice published; comment period opens
Nov 18, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations
Nov 25, 2026: Public comment deadline (5:00 p.m.), including responses to the confidentiality petition
Dec 18, 2026: Date by which Eyecom asked the Commission to rule
Dec 31, 2026: Proposed date cable TV service would end in Galena and Unalaska

Original notice text

Notice of Application to Discontinue Service The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that on November 3, 2026, Eyecom, Incorporated d/b/a Fastwyre Broadband (Eyecom) filed an application to discontinue cable television (CATV) service in Galena and Unalaska (including Dutch Harbor), effective December 31, 2026. If approved, Eyecom will relinquish Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Nos. 315 (Unalaska) and 316 (Galena). Eyecom included a request for expedited consideration of the application, seeking a ruling from the Commission by December 18, 2026. Docket U-26-026 was opened to address this matter. In conjunction with the application, Eyecom filed a petition for confidential treatment of disaggregated customer account data. Interested persons may file a response to the petition for confidential treatment with the Commission by the end of the comment period. AS 42.05.261(a) provides that a public utility may not discontinue service unless, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, the Commission finds that the continued service is not required by the public convenience and necessity. A hearing may be scheduled by the Commission in a future order to allow interested persons to voice their support for or opposition to Eyecom’s proposed discontinuance of CATV service. You may obtain information about this filing by contacting Stacy Hartman, Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Fastwyre Broadband, 201 E. 56th Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99518; phone: (720) 370-2070. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office at 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK, 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at the Commission’s website, http://rca.alaska.gov/ by typing “U-26-026” in the Find a Matter search box. To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m., November 25, 2026, at the Commission's address above or via our website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx. Please reference U-26-026 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with Fastwyre at the address given above. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communications formats, please contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782; TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1-800-770-8973; or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by November 18, 2026. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 4th day of November, 2026. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA John M. Espindola Chair

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