Comcast kicked out of Peoria-area mobile home parks

Comcast has sent letters to multiple residents of the Kingspark Estates and Four Seasons mobile home parks telling them they intend to stop providing services there.

One letter that arrived delivered on March 9 stated that all cable services will be disconnected on March 14, and all equipment must be returned to the company within 10 days. Multiple residents of Kingspark, located along Illinois Route 8 outside Pottstown reported getting this letter. Apparently, residents of Four Seasons received the same notice.

Kingspark and Four Seasons are owned by the same company.

Comcast has been contacted for comment. Sources say that Comcast will essentially kicked out by park management.

Several years ago, residents of both homes held numerous meetings to complain about poor conditions. Those meetings drew the attention of county and state officials, including the Illinois Department of Health. The parks are now under new management.

This story is developing.

UPDATE:  The first paragraph of the letter dated March 4 reads:

Comcast was recently notified by Connexion Technologies that we must discontinue providing services to your community and remove our equipment. While we are disappointed b y the decision Connexion Technologies made, we hope we will have an opportunity to serve you in the future.

UPDATE: According to Connexion’s Facebook page:

A national technology company that serves a variety of properties with networks that support cutting-edge services in the areas of telephone, television, Internet and more.

Connexion Technologies customizes and manages state of the art communications networks in single-family, multi-family, high-rise, resort and hospitality properties nationwide. Its award-winning networks optimize the communication experience and value of properties for residents and property owners, creating A Better Connexion. SM Connexion Technologies is not a service provider, rather it selects and manages a portfolio of providers that offer entertainment and communication applications, including the best in enhanced television, telephone, Internet, and other services over Connexion’s provider-neutral networks. The company is based in Cary, North Carolina. It was established in 2002 and serves properties in 17 states. For more information, visit www.connexiontechnologies.net

Connexion Technologies customizes and manages state of the art communications networks in single-family, multi-family, high-rise, resort and hospitality properties nationwide. Its award-winning networks optimize the communication experience and value of properties for residents and property owners, creating A Better Connexion. SM Connexion Technologies is not a service provider, rather it selects and manages a portfolio of providers that offer entertainment and communication applications,…

The company’s site is “friended” by several manufactured home groups and Direct TV.

UPDATE: Residents of the park who called the office were told the decision was made at the corporate office.

UPDATE: Residents found a letter taped to their door saying the park did not demand Comcast remove it’s property. Park management says they asked Comcast to continue service but at a reduced rate. The letter also says the park is trying to get Comcast to extend the deadline and that Connexion will be offering alternatives, which suggests a relationship between Connexion and and park ownership. The latter also states they will have more information within the next 48 hours.

UPDATE: Text of the letter is here.

Full disclosure: Reporter Billy Dennis’ parents, sister and niece are residents of Kingspark.