As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Repealed.(1.5) 'Broadband internet service' has the same meaning as set forth in section 40-15-102 (3.5).(2) 'Cable television service' means the one-way transmission to subscribers of video programming or other programming service, as well as subscriber interaction, if any, that is required for the selection or use of the video programming or other programming service.(3) 'Local government' means any city, county, city and county, special district, or other political subdivision of this state.(3.5) 'Middle mile infrastructure' has the same meaning as set forth in 47 U.S.C. sec. 1741 (a)(9).(4) 'Private provider' means a private entity that provides cable television service, telecommunications service, broadband internet service, or middle mile infrastructure.(5) Repealed.(6) 'Telecommunications service' has the same meaning as set forth in section 40-15-102 (29), C.R.S.Amended by 2023 Ch. 139,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2023.L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 1281, § 1, effective June 3.