NCTA — The Internet & Television Association

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Price Per Megabit Shrinks

As?connection speeds have skyrocketed?and allowed users to take advantage of data-intensive services like streaming video and gaming, the price per megabit per second has fallen.

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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.
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The price per Mbps of cable broadband service has declined by 98% over the last twenty years.
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Price Per Megabit Shrinks
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The price per Mbps has declined from an average of $28.13 in 2000 to $0.64 in 2020

$290B Dollars Invested

In places where high-speed internet is abundant, there are also high-paying jobs, new businesses, and communities primed to usher in the future of technological progress and economic growth. Yet at a time when the internet feels like it's been here forever, it's easy to lose sight of the enormous effort that got us to where we are today.

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Broadband is the most important infrastructure powering American opportunity
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U.S. is A World Leader in Internet Inclusivity
Connected Country
Another Step Towards Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America
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Investment In Infrastructure
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S&P Global Intelligence
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$430B Dollars Invested

Cable TV networks invest billions of dollars annually to bring Americans top-knotch, award-winning programming that viewers want and ask for. The wide diversity of content, compelling storytelling, and niche shows appeal to all kinds of demographics and audiences across the country.

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some of the highest-quality programming ever is now being produced
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New Poll Shows Americans Satisfied with Quantity and Quality of Cable TV
TV Time is the Best Time
The Value of the TV Bundle
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Investment in Programming
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in award-winning
TV shows since 1997
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300+ Cable employees in every congressional district

The internet and television industry has long supported and been responsible for the innovation, creativity, and expansion we’ve seen in the media and entertainment space in recent years, one which millions of consumers benefit from every day. But along with this, it’s also played a huge role in providing the economic vitality we’ve seen sprout across the country.

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The industry supports over 2.9M job across the country
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Unleashing Connectivity and Entertainment in America
We're Doing Our Part to Grow the Economy
Fast Facts About Cable's $421 Billion Impact
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in every congressional district
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Cable employees

3M Direct & Indirect Jobs in all areas of the country

If there is one trademark of the American cable industry, it’s that you can find employees in nearly every community, with at least 300 in every congressional district. An industry that was born in rural America continues to build powerful broadband networks in nearly every corner of our country.

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At least 300 people employed in every congressional district
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New Data Reveals Internet and TV's True Economic Impact
Fast Facts About Cable's $421 Billion Impact
Unleashing Connectivity and Entertainment in America
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Jobs accounted for by cable
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in all areas of the country
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Direct &
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Cable's Customer Base

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Tens of millions of Americans use the cable industry's vital services
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Connected Country
Premium TV is Serving Up Choice, Value, and a Side of Fries
How Providers Engage Consumers in a World with an Abundance of Choice
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cables customer base
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Internet
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Cable's Customer Base
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number of customers subscribing to
broadband, television, and phone services

90% of U.S. Households have cable high-speed internet available

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.

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High-speed internet is available in rural and urban areas
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Connected Country
The Future of Super-Fast Internet
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Cable High-Speed Internet
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80% U.S. Households have broadband internet access at home

Through awareness, education, broadband adoption programs, and an ever-growing network, more people are connected to the Internet than ever before.

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Every year, more and more families are discovering the importance of an Internet connection at home
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Cox Pledges $20 Million Annually Towards Broadband Adoption
Internet Adoption Programs Are Setting People Up for Success
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broadband adoption over time
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Internet
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Broadband Adoption
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80% Of U.S. Homes have access to cable's gigabit internet speeds

In 2019, the majority of U.S. households can now receive gigabit service from their cable internet provider. That's over 40 states that have gigabit offerings in both urban and rural communities, up from just five percent in 2016.

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Gigabit internet has never been more available
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Introducing 10G: The Next Great Leap for Broadband
America is Now a Gigabit Nation
The Future of Super-Fast Internet
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92% Decrease in Price Per Megabit

As internet speeds have skyrocketed?and allowed users to take advantage of data-intensive services like streaming video and gaming, the price per megabit per second has fallen. In 2008 consumers paid about $9.01 per Mbps, ten years later in 2018 that price was a miniscule $0.76 per Mbps. That is a 92 percent decrease.

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Over the past decade price per megabit has gone from $9.01 to $.76
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The Shrinking Cost of a Megabit
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Internet
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High-Speed Internet
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Decrease in Price
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Top 10 Video Subscription Services

The television marketplace has never been this competitive--or this fun--for American viewers. Every player in the marketplace is working harder than ever to create richer TV entertainment experiences.

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There is significant competition in the TV marketplace
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Sit Back and Enjoy the Show: TV is More Competitive Than Ever Before
America's Competitive TV and Internet Markets
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top 10 video services by subscribers
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Television
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Top 10 Video Subscription Services
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Q4 2019 - S&P Global Intelligence, Company filings
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Competition in the video marketplace is alive and well

28.6M metric tons of carbon dioxide saved under the voluntary agreement

The energy efficiency voluntary agreements?include accountability and transparency standards that include detailed monitoring and verification processes, and disclosure of reports and energy information of all new models at?www.energy-efficiency.us, giving consumers confidence that the companies are living up to their commitments.

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energy efficient devices also tend to suffer fewer service problems
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Three Questions: A Dive into the Industry's Voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreeme…
Get Ready to Save Billions: Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement Has Been Extended
Energy Saving Innovation
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Energy Efficiency Savings
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5B dollars saved by consumers on energy bills

Cable operators have long been committed to reducing the environmental impact and the costs associated with energy consumption. The industry's green efforts continue to evolve as innovators come up with new and holistic ways to address and raise awareness around energy efficiency.?

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remarkable savings for cable customers
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Get Ready to Save Billions: Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement Has Been Extended
World Environment Day and a Look at Cable's Energy Saving Innovation Efforts
Energy Saving Innovation
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Energy Efficiency Savings
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by consumers on energy bills with new energy efficient set-top boxes through 2018
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$.26 For each hour of cable video service

When evaluating the value of a product or service, one common measurement is the amount of the purchase weighed against the time spent using the service. When it comes to cable’s video service, this metric?is called price per viewing hour.

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Cable offers among the lowest cost-per-hour form of entertainment available
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TV Time is the Best Time
The Value of the TV Bundle
Why Cable TV is Better Than Ever
Delivering Video Value
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Television
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Viewing Value by the Hour
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61 Primetime Emmy Awards

The time and effort that cable programmers put into recruiting the best writers, directors, actors and showrunners?is paying off and viewers are reaping the benefits.?

In total, cable programming drew the most wins with 61, HBO?took the title for the network with the most awards with a total of 34 out of a record-breaking 137 nominations.

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Cable Wins More Awards Than Streaming and Broadcast in 2019
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Cable TV Continues to Come Out on Top at the Emmys
Celebrating the Best in TV at the Emmy Awards
New Poll Shows Americans Satisfied with Quantity and Quality of Cable TV
Why Cable TV is Better Than Ever
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Television
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Cable Wins
Awards
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won by cable
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The Monthly Cost Of A La Carte

The benefit of the cable bundle is to provide consumers with a broad array of viewing options in a readily accessible fashion.

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While no one option is perfect for everyone, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the bundle is usually the best value
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The Value of the TV Bundle
Premium TV is Serving Up Choice, Value, and a Side of Fries
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Television
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The Monthly Cost Of A La Carte
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The programming bundle offers viewers
the best overall value and experience

Closing the Digital Divide

Internet adoption programs are reaching more Americans than ever and helping them lead their best lives.

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2+ million families connected to the internet in 2019
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Cox Pledges $20 Million Annually Towards Broadband Adoption
Internet Adoption Programs Are Setting People Up for Success
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Closing the digital divide
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Closing the Digital Divide
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number of families connected to the internet
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$3.5+B in franchise & regulatory fees contributed annually to state & local governments

In 2018, it is estimated that franchise and other consumer-related fees totaled $3.5 billion, reflecting funds?paid directly to local municipalities.

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The industry contributes to local governments through franchising & regulatory fees
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Giving Back
Investing in America
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$650M dollars invested in digital literacy training

Through internet adoption programs and digital literacy offerings, internet service providers have worked to close the digital divide in the U.S. by improving internet access and equipping families with the information they need to succeed online.

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digital literacy programs help people stay safe online and compete in the global marketplace
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Internet Adoption Programs Are Setting People Up for Success
How TV Networks and ISPs Are Teaching Kids to Be Good Digital Citizens
Cox's Digital Academy is Empowering Families Through Digital Literacy
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Digital Literacy Training
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