Riviera Utilities will implement a cable rate increase of $13.75 beginning January 1, 2018. Riviera’s goal is to provide quality services to customers. Riviera’s rates reflect the costs required to provide the programming and services that customers expect. Rate increases are effective January 1, 2018 and are available at www.rivierautilities.com. Customers can also contact us at 943-5001. When does the cable rate increase become effective? All rates are effective January 1, 2018. How much is the increase? $13.75 Why are the rate increases necessary? The increase is due to the utility’s increasing basic cost of providing and maintaining the infrastructure and broadcast rights necessary for delivering quality programming to Riviera customers.