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Overview

America’s cable industry invests billions every year to build powerful networks, create award-winning TV, and support a dynamic national workforce.
The U.S. cable industry is a vital economic engine, providing the essential infrastructure that keeps Americans connected while delivering television that both informs and entertains. Every year, the industry invests billions of dollars to enhance the reliability, speed, and capacity of its networks, ensuring seamless connectivity. Simultaneously, additional billions fund the creation of award-winning television content available anytime, anywhere. With a workforce spanning urban and rural communities across the country, the cable industry is made up of diverse professionals from all backgrounds and skill levels, driving innovation and enriching everyday lives.

Impact

Billions of dollars have been invested to continuously build powerful broadband networks and create award-winning TV.

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JOBS SUPPORTED IN 96% OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

Source: Oxford Economics

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INVESTED BY INDUSTRY IN INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORKS OVER LAST 20 YEARS

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Total employment impact of tv industry

Source: Oxford Economics

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TV PROGRAMMING ECONOMIC IMPACT

Source: Oxford Economics

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JOBS SUPPORTED IN 96% OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

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Total employment impact of tv industry

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TV PROGRAMMING ECONOMIC IMPACT

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Cable providers reach across jobs, businesses & communities.

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$196 billion

Total Employment:

1 million

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Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.9B

Total Employment:

13,642

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

1.2B

Total Employment:

8,575

NCTA Member Operators:

GCI

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.5B

Total Employment:

9,522

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$922M

Total Employment:

8,505

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$12.9B

Total Employment:

51,436

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$8.1B

Total Employment:

59,605

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$5.7B

Total Employment:

15,834

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$870M

Total Employment:

6,721

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.2B

Total Employment:

3,070

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$9.8B

Total Employment:

72,569

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$12.2B

Total Employment:

37,946

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1B

Total Employment:

7,410

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$441M

Total Employment:

4,803

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$3.6B

Total Employment:

17,518

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.4B

Total Employment:

15,435

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.8B

Total Employment:

13,539

NCTA Member Operators:

Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$3.4B

Total Employment:

16,234

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom
Midco

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.9B

Total Employment:

21,568

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.9B

Total Employment:

12,129

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$981M

Total Employment:

8,676

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.1B

Total Employment:

9,979

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.6B

Total Employment:

16,863

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$3.2B

Total Employment:

18,148

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.8B

Total Employment:

13,699

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom
Midco
Sjoberg’s

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$680M

Total Employment:

6,197

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$4.1B

Total Employment:

32,328

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$715M

Total Employment:

5,290

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.2B

Total Employment:

8,347

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.3B

Total Employment:

7,471

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.4B

Total Employment:

10,109

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$7.2B

Total Employment:

30,533

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Service Electric

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$441M

Total Employment:

5,230

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$14.8B

Total Employment:

55,754

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$8B

Total Employment:

52,979

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$491M

Total Employment:

3,400

NCTA Member Operators:

Midco

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$5.2B

Total Employment:

28,624

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.9B

Total Employment:

19,659

NCTA Member Operators:

Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.3B

Total Employment:

10,160

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$22.8B

Total Employment:

49,580

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Service Electric

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$761M

Total Employment:

4,103

NCTA Member Operators:

Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$3B

Total Employment:

26,543

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$769M

Total Employment:

5,823

NCTA Member Operators:

Mediacom
Midco

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.3B

Total Employment:

20,801

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$18.6B

Total Employment:

73,434

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1.5B

Total Employment:

8,677

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$554M

Total Employment:

4,542

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$3.8B

Total Employment:

28,320

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$2.5B

Total Employment:

20,331

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$1B

Total Employment:

7,692

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$3.5B

Total Employment:

19,864

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom
Midco

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$347M

Total Employment:

3,277

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter