Foxboro Cable Access

What Foxboro Cable Access does

Foxboro Cable Access (FCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community television station operating in Foxborough, Massachusetts since 1982. FCA delivers Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access programming to Town of Foxborough residents through four dedicated cable channels distributed on Comcast (channels 6, 8, 22, and HD 1072) and Verizon Fios (channels 37, 38, 39, and HD 2139). Its programming spans live government meeting coverage (Board of Selectmen, School Committee), local sports broadcasting under the Cable 8 Sports banner, religious and civic programming, and volunteer-produced community content. Beyond cable, FCA distributes live streams via YouTube (channel FCATVORG) and its website (fcatv.org), and maintains a video-on-demand catalog at video.fcatv.org containing decades of locally-produced content.

FCA operates as a volunteer-driven organization under Executive Director Michael Webber, with Foxborough residents producing most content. The technology stack is centered on Cablecast scheduling infrastructure (referenced via trms.fcatv.org), standard video production equipment, and basic web streaming — there is no developer-facing API, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI capability. FCA's go-to-market is community-led: residents are recruited as volunteer producers, government and educational institutions supply programming requirements, and the audience is the Foxborough viewing public.

FCA's revenue model combines cable subscriber fees remitted through Comcast and Verizon (a regulated PEG funding stream), viewer donations processed at fcatv.org/donate, and minor DVD/USB sales of archived content. Scholarship programs — including the annual FCA Communications Scholarship ($1,000) and the Partners in Patriotism Jimmy McGowan Memorial Scholarship (up to five $5,000 awards annually) — represent community investment activity rather than revenue. The organization also partners with the Kraft family's Partners in Patriotism Fund, which has cumulatively donated over $1 million to Foxborough community initiatives since 2014, with FCA serving as a media platform for Fund announcements and scholarship administration.

Name

Foxboro Cable Access

Legal name

Foxboro Cable Access, Inc.

Website

https://fcatv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foxboro Cable Access is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community television station operating since 1982, providing Public, Education, and Government access programming to Foxborough, MA residents via Comcast, Verizon Fios, YouTube, and its website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Television Broadcasting (PEG Access)

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Local TV Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAA)

Keywords

• Community television broadcasting
• Public education government access
• Local cable broadcasting
• Volunteer media production
• Government meeting coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Boxborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable Subscriber Fees: FCA is supported by Comcast and Verizon cable subscribers as a free public service. Funding comes through cable provider arrangements for PEG access stations.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from viewers at fcatv.org/donate to help continue operations, particularly given funding challenges from cord-cutting.
3. DVD/USB Sales: Offers purchase of DVDs and USB copies of content through fcatv.org/dvd-copies/

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foxboro Cable Access is a volunteer-based, non-profit 501(c)(3) community television station that provides Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access broadcasting to the Town of Foxborough, MA. The organization operates four dedicated cable channels on Comcast and Verizon Fios systems, delivers live streaming through its website and YouTube, and maintains a video-on-demand catalog of locally produced programming covering government meetings, local sports, community events, and civic affairs.

Product overview

Foxboro Cable Access (FCA) is a volunteer-based community television station operating as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving the Town of Foxborough, MA since 1982. FCA provides Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access television services through multiple broadcast channels on Comcast and Verizon Fios cable systems, including an HD Channel (1072), Public Channel (8/39), Education Channel (6/37), and Government Channel (22/38). The organization's core offerings include cable television broadcasting, live streaming services via website and YouTube, video on demand through their video portal, government meeting coverage, local sports broadcasting (Cable 8 Sports), and community programming. FCA also supports the community through scholarship programs for students pursuing communications studies and partners with the Kraft family's Partners in Patriotism Fund for additional scholarship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cable Television Broadcasting Operates four dedicated cable television channels on Comcast and Verizon Fios systems including HD Channel (1072/2139), Public Channel (8/39), Education Channel (6/37), and Government Channel (22/38), broadcasting community-produced content to Foxborough cable subscribers.
• Live Streaming Services Provides live streaming of community events, government meetings, talk shows, and community forums through the FCA website and YouTube channel, accessible on Smart TVs through the YouTube App.
• Video on Demand Online catalog of locally produced videos available on demand through the FCA video portal, including recordings of school committee meetings, selectmen meetings, and community programs produced by Foxborough residents.
• Local Sports Broadcasting (Cable 8 Sports) Provides live coverage and highlights of local high school sports including basketball tournaments, football games, and other MIAA events through the Cable 8 Sports program on the public cable channel.
• DVD/USB Copy Sales Allows viewers to purchase DVD and USB physical media copies of FCA-produced content directly through fcatv.org, providing a tangible record of community programming and a supplementary revenue stream for the non-profit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 students awarded $200,000 in scholarships since 2017 through Partners in Patriotism Fund

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Kraft Family / Partners in Patriotism FundflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014The Kraft family established the Partners in Patriotism Fund in 2014 as a registered nonprofit supporting Foxborough-based philanthropic and community initiatives through annual donations up to $100,000. FCA serves as a media platform for Fund announcements including scholarship programs that have awarded $200,000 to 40 students since 2017.
• ComcastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComcast (Xfinity) provides cable television distribution infrastructure for FCA's PEG access channels including Public Channel (8), Education Channel (6), Government Channel (22), and HD Channel (1072). FCA receives operational support through cable subscriber fees from Comcast and Verizon cable subscribers.
• VerizoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerizon Fios provides cable television distribution infrastructure for FCA's PEG access channels including Public Channel (39), Education Channel (37), Government Channel (38), and HD Channel (2139). FCA receives operational support through cable subscriber fees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reading TV: Reading TV is a community access television station serving Reading, MA via Comcast. Similar single-town PEG model with volunteer producers, government meeting coverage, and educational programming—directly comparable in scale and operations.
• Cambridge Community Television (CCTV): CCTV is a non-profit community media center serving Cambridge, MA through PEG channels on Comcast. Operates volunteer-based programming, training, and government meeting coverage—structurally and functionally analogous to Foxboro Cable Access.
• Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN): MNN is New York City's largest PEG access organization operating multiple channels across the borough. Comparable business model (non-profit, multi-channel PEG, volunteer training, government and civic programming) though at far larger scale.
• Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN): BNN is a non-profit PEG access television station serving the City of Boston via Comcast cable. Operates multiple channels, provides training and equipment to residents, and broadcasts government meetings—directly comparable to FCA's PEG access model in a larger Massachusetts market.
• Valley Community Television (VCTV): VCTV is a PEG access organization serving towns in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. Comparable multi-town PEG model with government access, community programming, and resident-produced content.
• Wellesley Media (formerly WMPN): Wellesley Media is a PEG access station serving Wellesley, MA on Comcast and Verizon Fios. Operates government meeting coverage, community programming, and resident training—an immediate suburban Massachusetts peer to FCA.
• CMC TV (Cape Media Center): Cape Media Center provides PEG access channels serving Cape Cod communities in Massachusetts through cable distribution. Comparable non-profit PEG station model with community programming and training services.

Others

• MassAccess: MassAccess is the Massachusetts Association of Community Media, an industry trade and support organization for PEG stations across the state. Relevant as an ecosystem and advocacy peer for FCA rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FCATV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/FCATVORG
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCATV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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