The introduction of telco TV services by companies such as Verizon and AT&T, coupled with the growth of satellite TV service providers, like DirecTV and EchoStar, are pushing cable operators to develop new revenue streams, while at the same time, hang on to their existing video subscribers.
In order to see how US cable TV operators plan to counter this emerging competitive threat, In-Stat recently surveyed 50 US cable TV systems operators about the status of their cable systems. We asked the cable operators over 60 questions about their current systems, and this report provides the results.
Cable TV operators in the United States continue to invest in their networks and roll out new services. A key reason driving this investment has been the increasing competitiveness of the US pay-TV market.