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Cable's Value

In a highly competitive multichannel video marketplace, consumers are enjoying better value as a result of the additional choices, higher quality programming and more advanced technology that’s available.

In fact, a leading Wall Street analyst says that cable’s video service is now 26% cheaper today than ten years ago.

Since 1996, cable has invested more than $130 billion to deploy new broadband networks, leading to the introduction of exciting new interactive services that are meeting consumers’ total needs in entertainment, communication and lifestyle. Cable customers today enjoy more value and better services than ever before.

With an opportunity to reduce household spending on multiple telecom services, cable’s value proposition is even greater when consumers can choose a bundle of video, high-speed Internet and phone services that, combined, is 31% cheaper today, on an inflation-adjusted basis, than 12 years ago.



Examining the Issue

The Cable Industry's Position on this Issue


3/10/2009
Cable Offers Increasing Value For ConsumersEmail this Document
Abstract: Cable’s bundled package of voice, video and broadband offers customers a greater value at lower cost.Attachment: Cable's Value for Consumers-January 2009.pdf (31 KB)Publication Type: Talking Points

The Facts Behind the Pricing Issue


2/2/2009
The Proper Measure of Cable's ValueAbstract: This fact sheet puts the pricing issue in context by showing how the quantity of channels, content and value increased dramatically over time; how bundles are delivering cost savings and top quality; and how the prices for cable’s competitors are rising at a faster rate.Publication Type: Miscellaneous Publication

Statements and Releases


1/4/2007
NCTA ASKS FCC TO CORRECT 2005 CABLE PRICE REPORTAbstract: NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin asking the Commission to correct a number of inaccuracies in the recently released 2005 Cable Price Report. Attachment: Martin_Pricing_Letter_01.04.07.pdf (55 KB)Publication Type: Media Release

Regulatory Filings


1/4/2007
NCTA Letter 01/04/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re Implementation of Sections of the Cable Television Consumer Protection & Competition Act of 1992: Rate Regulation sent to Chairman Martin; MB Docket No. 02-266Attachment: 010407 92-266 Martin Pricing Letter.pdf (54 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing


If you have questions, please contact: Rob Stoddard / Brian Dietz / Joy Sims, NCTA Communications & Public Affairs at 202-222-2350.