Cable MSOs will lose 300K subs over the next 5 years, while DBS ops gain 2.4mln and telcos welcome 9.2mln, according to SNL Kagan. Even so, cable’s expected to add 48mln subs to advanced services over the next decade while experiencing increased FCF from RGU growth and falling capex. Other data: cable VoIP subs could total more than 18mln by YE, compared to 6.4mln in ’06; industry RGUs are pacing toward 164.4mln by YE; and digital cable subs currently number approx 37mln and could jump to 42mln by Jan.

The Daily

Subscribe
Friday–April 19

WICT Network Honors PAR Wins

A packed house turned out for The WICT Network ’s Signature Luncheon, celebrating 20 years of its PAR Initiative for measuring gender diversity in the industry. MSNBC ’s Stephanie Ruhle sat down for a

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Apr 25
2024 Cablefax 100 Awards Magazine Release: April 25, 2024
Jun 13
2024 American Broadband Congress Conference Registration is Open!
Jun 26
2024 FAXIES Awards Nominations Are Open!
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB?
VIEW JOBS

Hiring? In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors, The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact Rob Hudgins, [email protected], for more information.