What Service Electric Cablevision does

Service Electric Cablevision, Inc. is a privately held Pennsylvania-incorporated cable telecommunications operator that traces its origins to 1948, when founder John Walson (recognized by the U.S. Congress and the NCTA as the founder of the cable television industry) built the nation's first community antenna television system in Mahanoy City. The company was formally incorporated as Service Electric Cablevision, Inc. in early 1991 and currently serves three Pennsylvania franchise areas — Birdsboro, Hazleton, and Sunbury — with a hybrid fiber-coaxial network augmented by DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem technology and selective fiber-to-the-home deployments offering symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gig. Its product portfolio is a triple-play of residential and business Internet, television, and voice services, with the TiVo Stream platform as the primary TV interface (integrating live TV, Cloud DVR, on demand, Google Assistant voice search, and 5,000+ Google Play apps), Plume Whole-Home Wi-Fi as a managed home networking add-on, and a premium channel lineup that includes HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz, ESPN Unlimited, and Fox One.

Revenue mechanics are subscription-driven: residential Internet tiers run from $27.96 to $87.96/month (promotional pricing, all with unlimited data and no contracts), business Internet from $59.95 to $194.95/month with static IP options, TiVo Stream from $5.95/month, Plume from $9.95/month, and various premium channel 1/2/4-pack bundles up to $52.95/month. Transaction revenue is generated through pay-per-view, on-demand purchases, one-time installation fees, and equipment rentals; promotional revenue levers include the Refer-a-Friend program ($50 credit to both parties) and the Dish Buyback program targeting satellite switchers. Distribution is multi-channel: phone sales (877.955.SECV), live chat, self-service web shop at shop.secv.com, physical offices in all three markets, and dedicated business development contacts (Alan Quimby, Dan Mulhern) for commercial accounts. Internet service delivery is structurally dependent on the 1995 PenTeleData joint venture with Service Electric affiliates, Blue Ridge Communications, CATV Services, and Ironton Telephone, which provides the underlying fiber backbone across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company employs 251-500 people, is one of several Service Electric successor entities, and remains under private family ownership with no institutional investors or public listing disclosed.

Name

Service Electric Cablevision

Legal name

Service Electric Cablevision, Inc.

Website

https://secv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Service Electric Cablevision is a privately held Pennsylvania regional cable operator (founded 1948) delivering triple-play Internet, TV, and phone services across Birdsboro, Hazleton, and Sunbury via hybrid fiber-coaxial and fiber-to-the-home networks, serving residential and small-business subscribers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Television and Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable MSOs (Hybrid Fiber-Coax) (MPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Internet ISPs (HFC Retail Providers) (HDAIADAF)

Keywords

• Cable television services
• Broadband internet services
• Home phone service
• Fiber internet access
• Digital TV streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Birdsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription fees for residential internet service at various speed tiers (150M to 2 Gig). Includes unlimited data on all plans. Modem rental included with most plans.
2. TV Programming Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees for TV programming including basic, premium channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz), sports tiers, and add-on packages. Also includes TiVo Stream service fees.
3. Phone Service: Monthly subscription for home phone service with unlimited local and long distance calling to US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Includes voicemail and various calling features.
4. Pay-Per-View and On Demand: Transaction-based charges for pay-per-view events and on demand content purchases.
5. Equipment Rental: Fees for renting equipment including cable modems, TiVo devices, and Plume Whole-Home Wi-Fi pods.
6. Installation Fees: One-time fees for professional installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Service Electric Cablevision is a regional cable television and telecommunications provider delivering a triple-play portfolio of high-speed Internet (via hybrid fiber-coaxial and fiber-to-the-home networks), television programming (TiVo Stream platform with cloud DVR, traditional channel lineup, and TV Everywhere streaming), and unlimited home phone service to residential and business customers in Pennsylvania. The offering includes Plume Whole-Home Wi-Fi, premium channel add-ons (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz), and sports packages bundled with local customer service and no-contract residential options.

Product overview

Service Electric Cablevision is a regional cable television and telecommunications provider offering a unified triple-play product portfolio centered on three core services: high-speed Internet (delivered via hybrid fiber-coaxial or fiber-to-the-home networks), television programming (via TiVo Stream platform, traditional cable, TV Everywhere streaming, and streaming-only everydaytv), and home phone service. The product portfolio includes add-on modules such as Plume Whole-Home Wi-Fi for mesh networking with cybersecurity and motion detection features, premium channel add-ons (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz), sports packages (NFL RedZone, ESPN Unlimited, Sports Tier), and specialized services like On Demand, Cloud DVR, and 4K event broadcasting. Bundling Internet with TV and/or Phone enables cost savings, while dedicated business solutions provide internet, TV, and voice services for commercial customers. The TiVo Stream platform serves as the primary television interface, integrating live TV, recordings, streaming apps (via Google Play with 5,000+ apps), and free content (TiVo+ with Pluto TV, Tubi, Plex) into a single experience with voice control via Google Assistant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TiVo Stream: Streaming platform that brings together live, recorded, on demand, and streaming entertainment with Google Assistant integration and access to 5,000+ apps and games on Google Play.
• Plume Whole-Home Wi-Fi
• everydaytv
• Watch SECV Stream

Products and services

• Internet (HFC) High-speed cable internet service delivered via hybrid fiber-coaxial network with download speeds up to 2 Gig, unlimited data, and modem rental included. Powered by PenTeleData infrastructure. Targets residential customers seeking reliable broadband for streaming, gaming, working from home, and education.
• Fiber Internet Fiber-to-the-home internet service offering symmetrical upload and download speeds ranging from 150M to 8 Gig. Provides reliable connectivity regardless of how many devices are connected simultaneously. Available in select areas within the SECV footprint.
• TiVo Stream

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PenTeleDatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995In 1995, Service Electric Cablevision, along with Service Electric affiliates and other companies (Blue Ridge Communications, CATV Services, and Ironton Telephone) formed a partnership called PenTeleData to offer internet services to residential and commercial customers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. SECV's internet services are powered by PenTeleData. PenTeleData also operates WiFi hotspots accessible to SECV customers.
• Service Electric Cable TV and Communications Inc.minorOthersAffiliate company serving Lehigh Valley, PA and Phillipsburg/Hunderton, NJ areas. Website: sectv.com. Phone: 610.865.9100 or 800.232.9100.
• Service Electric Broadband CableminorOthersAffiliate company serving Sparta and parts of Sussex/Warren Counties in New Jersey. Website: secable.com. Phone: 973.729.7653.
• ViaMediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViaMedia handles advertising sales for SECV, allowing businesses to strategically position their advertising with access to cable programming and targeted customer reach.
• TiVocoreTechnology or IntegrationSECV offers TiVo Stream platform as their TV streaming solution. TiVo Stream brings together live TV, recordings, on demand, and streaming apps. SECV also offers legacy TiVo support. Partnership includes access to TiVo apps for iOS and Android.
• Plume (Plume Design, Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationPlume provides Whole-Home Wi-Fi system offered to SECV customers. Includes Plume Adapt, Plume Home, Plume Guard (cybersecurity), Plume Sense (motion detection), and Network Priority features. Offered as a managed service at $9.95/month.
• HBOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHBO premium channel offered as add-on to TV packages. Includes HBO channels, HBO On Demand, HBO HD, and HBO Max app access. Requires TiVo or TiVo Stream.
• Paramount+ with ShowtimecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium channel package including Showtime HD, The Movie Channel, Showtime On Demand, and select Paramount+ On Demand content. Available at $16.95/month or in multi-pack bundles.
• CinemaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium movie channel specializing in Hollywood movie premieres. Includes Cinemax HD, Cinemax On Demand, and up to 9 channels. Offered at $11.95/month or in multi-pack bundles.
• Starz/EncorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium channel package including Starz HD, Encore HD, Starz On Demand, and Starz/Encore Play apps. Offers up to 14 channels. Available at $11.95/month or in multi-pack bundles.
• ESPNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESPN Unlimited included at no extra cost with TV subscription. Streams all ESPN networks and ESPN+ content through ESPN website/app. Includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes.
• Fox OnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFox One bundle included with TV subscription. Includes FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network, local FOX stations, and FOX Network.
• NFLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNFL RedZone channel offered as seasonal sports package. Delivers all key moments from every Sunday afternoon game during regular season in HD.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Comcast Xfinity: Comcast Xfinity is the largest U.S. cable MSO with dominant share across Pennsylvania. It offers the same Internet, TV, and Phone bundle SECV provides, plus deep content (Peacock, Flex) and fiber/Xfinity Mobile extensions, and represents the primary competitive incumbent in SECV's footprint.
• Verizon Fios: Verizon Fios is a major fiber-to-the-home operator with selective coverage in parts of Pennsylvania. As a full-fiber competitor with deep capital resources, Fios represents the principal fiber overbuild threat to SECV's HFC broadband base.

Direct peers

• WOW! (WideOpenWest): WOW! is a regional cable/broadband operator providing Internet, TV, and Phone services across the Midwest and select Eastern markets, including parts of Pennsylvania. Comparable HFC/fiber triple-play model and customer segmentation.
• Vyve Broadband: Vyve Broadband is a regional cable/broadband provider serving smaller markets in PA and across the South and Midwest, with similar product positioning around gigabit HFC, TV, and home phone. Comparable in scale, market type, and customer mix.
• Blue Ridge Communications: Blue Ridge Communications is a fellow Pennsylvania-based regional cable MSO and co-owner of the PenTeleData partnership, offering nearly identical triple-play Internet/TV/Phone services in adjacent PA counties. Closest structural and operational peer to Service Electric Cablevision.
• Service Electric Cable TV: Service Electric Cable TV (sectv.com) is a Service Electric affiliate serving Lehigh Valley, PA and Phillipsburg/Hunterdon, NJ. It is a direct sister system with the same brand, product set, and PenTeleData backbone, making it a near-clone peer.
• Breezeline: Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband) is a regional cable MSO operating across PA, OH, VA, and other Mid-Atlantic states. It offers a comparable triple-play bundle with HFC and FTTH upgrades, making it a relevant peer for SECV's broadband and TV strategy.
• Service Electric Broadband Cable: Service Electric Broadband Cable is a Service Electric affiliate serving Sparta and parts of Sussex/Warren Counties in NJ. Like SECV, it offers HFC broadband, TV, and phone on a regional basis, providing a direct comparison point for unit economics.
• Armstrong: Armstrong is a long-established Pennsylvania-headquartered regional cable/broadband operator offering Internet, TV, and Phone to residential and business customers across PA, OH, WV, MD, and KY. Highly comparable business model, scale, and regional footprint.
• Astound Broadband: Astound Broadband (consolidating RCN, Grande, Wave, and enTouch) is a regional cable/broadband operator in PA and other markets, providing Internet, TV, and Phone via HFC and fiber. Comparable mid-sized regional MSO operating in some of SECV's same PA footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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