Building a broadband nation has been one of America’s largest infrastructure projects of the last 20 years, extending from coast to coast and across the heartland. Cable’s robust networks can be found in all 50 states including some of our most far flung communities.
The price per Mbps has declined from an average of $28.13 in 2000 to $0.64 in 2020
Source: NCTA Analysis
The price per megabit per second of cable broadband service has declined by 98% over the last twenty years, declining from an average of $28.13 in 2000 to $0.64 in 2020.
Investment In Infrastructure
$2.2T
Dollars Invested
in infrastructure & networks since 1996
Source: USTelecom
Broadband is the most important infrastructure powering American opportunity
Investment in Programming
$545B
Dollars Invested
in award-winning TV shows over the last two decades
Source: S&P Global
some of the highest-quality programming ever is now being produced
Economic Impact
500+
Cable employees
in 96% of congressional districts
Source: Oxford Economics
The industry supports over 1M job across the country
Jobs accounted for by cable
1M+
Direct & Indirect Jobs
in all areas of the country
Source: Oxford Economics
At least 500 people employed in 96% of congressional districts
Cable's Customer Base
number of customers subscribing to broadband, television, and phone services
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence-Kagan, December 2023
Tens of millions of Americans use the cable industry's vital services
Broadband Adoption
88%
U.S. Households
have broadband internet access at home
Source: NCTA Analysis
Every year, more families are discovering the importance of an Internet connection at home
Gigabit Internet Speed
89%+
Of U.S. Homes
have access to gigabit internet speeds
Source: FCC data
Gigabit internet has never been more available
High-Speed Internet
98%
Decrease in Price Per Megabit
as internet use and speeds have soared
Source: NCTA Research
Over the past two decades price per megabit has gone from $28.13 to $.64
Top 10 Video Subscription Services
Competition in the video marketplace is alive and well
Source: Q2 2023- S&P Global Intelligence, Company filings. Netflix includes U.S. and Canada. Disney+ and Amazon estimated.
There is significant competition in the TV marketplace
Energy Efficiency Savings
78M
metric tons
of CO2 saved since 2012 from energy efficient video equipment
Source: D+R International
energy efficient devices also tend to suffer fewer service problems
Energy Efficiency Savings
$3B
dollars saved
by consumers on energy bills in 2022 via energy efficient video equipment
Source: D+R International
remarkable savings for cable customers
Local Impacts
$41.4B
in federal and state tax revenue in 2022
contributed to all levels of government
Source: Oxford Economics
The industry is an important source of tax revenue for local and federal governments
Closing the Digital Divide
220K
subsidized computers for low-income households
Source: Comcast Impact Report 2023
lowering the cost of computer equipment is essential to help close the digital divide
Closing the Digital Divide
14M+
Consumers connected via low-cost broadband programs in last 10 years
Source: NCTA Analysis
Cable's low-cost programs provide millions with internet service