The Escondido Channel

Government Access Television

Escondido has its own cable television station inside City Hall-The Escondido Channel, Channel 19 for Cox subscribers and Channel 99 for AT&T U-Verse subscribers. Programming includes City Council meetings and select special events either sponsored or co-sponsored by the City, and informational videos highlighting City services and programs.

Mission Statement

The Escondido Channel serves the people of Escondido by providing accurate information about policies, services, and activities of city government and to stimulate and encourage all people representing Escondido's diverse communities to involve themselves in local government issues and the local government process.

Programming

Escondido City Council meetings can be seen live on Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m. Replays can be seen on Sunday and Monday starting at 6 p.m.

Channel 19 Service Area

As determined by Cox Communications, as specified in the franchise agreement, Cox Communications cable customers within the boundaries of Escondido currently receive The Escondido Channel.

Cable TV Regulation

The City provides cable television regulation and enforcement for all customers within the City limits. The City of Escondido maintains non-exclusive cable television franchises with Cox Communications.

To reach the customer service department of your local cable company, call Cox Communications at 619-262-1122.

If you have a cable television problem that has not been solved through direct efforts with your cable company, you can contact the Finance Department for additional assistance by calling 760-839-4629.

Contact the Federal Communications Commission with questions on federal telecommunications rules and regulations.