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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.

500+

JOBS SUPPORTED IN 96% OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

Source: NCTA analysis of Chmura data

$340B

INVESTED BY INDUSTRY IN INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORKS OVER LAST 20 YEARS

Source: S&P Global

1

K

Total employment impact of tv industry

Source: Chmura

$196B

PROGRAMMING ECONOMIC IMPACT

Source: Chmura

500+

JOBS SUPPORTED IN 96% OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

Source: NCTA analysis of Chmura data

$340B

INVESTED BY INDUSTRY IN INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORKS OVER LAST 20 YEARS

Source: S&P Global

1

K

Total employment impact of tv industry

Source: Chmura

$196B

PROGRAMMING ECONOMIC IMPACT

Source: Chmura

Cable providers reach across jobs, businesses & communities.

Total Economic Impact:

$568.7 billion

Total Employment:

1.3 million

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Insights

Economic Impact of the U.S. Cable Industry: Chmura Economics & Analytics analyzed the cable industry’s role and found significant economic benefits across the economy.

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Total Economic Impact:

$2.9B

Total Employment:

8,917

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$2B

Total Employment:

4,340

NCTA Member Operators:

GCI

Total Economic Impact:

$7B

Total Employment:

19,379

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$700M

Total Employment:

2,360

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$117.4 B

Total Employment:

209,086

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$28B

Total Employment:

59,792

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$9.3B

Total Employment:

18,933

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$1.4B

Total Employment:

3,362

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$1.7B

Total Employment:

2,337

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$43.7B

Total Employment:

116,501

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$16.2B

Total Employment:

41,533

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$2.3B

Total Employment:

5,790

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter

Total Economic Impact:

$200M

Total Employment:

793

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$13.5B

Total Employment:

33,245

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$2.9B

Total Employment:

8,359

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$1.9B

Total Employment:

5,566

NCTA Member Operators:

Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$2.5B

Total Employment:

7,501

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom
Midco

Total Economic Impact:

$5.2B

Total Employment:

17,145

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$2.6B

Total Employment:

8,112

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$1.4B

Total Employment:

3,814

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$5.1B

Total Employment:

11,481

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$7.1B

Total Employment:

15,284

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$6.8B

Total Employment:

19,235

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$3.5B

Total Employment:

9,991

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom
Midco
Sjoberg’s

Total Economic Impact:

$700M

Total Employment:

2,037

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$13.4B

Total Employment:

41,499

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$1B

Total Employment:

3,021

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter

Total Economic Impact:

$1.3B

Total Employment:

4,354

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$4.1 B

Total Employment:

10,933

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$2.7B

Total Employment:

6,214

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$21.6B

Total Employment:

43,888

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Service Electric

Total Economic Impact:

$700M

Total Employment:

2,129

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact

$91.8B

Total Employment:

165,530

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$22.8B

Total Employment:

65,944

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$500M

Total Employment:

1,311

NCTA Member Operators:

Midco

Total Economic Impact:

$12.7B

Total Employment:

39,007

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$2.5B

Total Employment:

8,092

NCTA Member Operators:

Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$2.5B

Total Employment:

6,957

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$22.5B

Total Employment:

53,513

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Service Electric

Total Economic Impact:

$1.2B

Total Employment:

3,228

NCTA Member Operators:

Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$8B

Total Employment:

25,846

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact (GDP):

$500M

Total Employment:

1,440

NCTA Member Operators:

Mediacom
Midco

Total Economic Impact:

$3.8B

Total Employment:

11,265

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom

Total Economic Impact:

$45.8B

Total Employment:

116,714

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$1.1B

Total Employment:

3,234

NCTA Member Operators:

Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$300M

Total Employment:

760

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$7.3B

Total Employment:

18,813

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Cox

Total Economic Impact:

$8.4B

Total Employment:

15,575

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$300M

Total Employment:

958

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast

Total Economic Impact:

$5.6B

Total Employment:

17,331

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter
Comcast
Mediacom
Midco

Total Economic Impact:

$300M

Total Employment:

887

NCTA Member Operators:

Charter