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Cable Industry Economic Impact 2024: 8.7B and 1.3M Jobs

Cable Industry Economic Impact 2024: $568.7B and 1.3M Jobs

In 2024, the U.S. cable sector generated $568.7 billion in total economic output and supported 1.3 million jobs across the country. This footprint spans broadband networks, video programming, construction, manufacturing, and a broad vendor ecosystem. It underscores why cable remains a central pillar of America’s connectivity and media economy even as consumption shifts to IP and streaming. Cable broadband providers—led by Comcast, Charter Communications (Spectrum), Cox, Altice USA (Optimum), Mediacom, Cable One (Sparklight), and WOW!—accounted for $366 billion in total economic impact and nearly 888,000 jobs.

FCC Spectrum: Protect CBRS and 6 GHz

FCC Spectrum: Protect CBRS and 6 GHz
With the FCC under pressure to deliver 300 MHz of auctionable spectrum, a group of Senate Republicans is urging the agency to preserve the shared 3.5 GHz CBRS band and the unlicensed 6 GHz band that underpin private 5G and next‑gen Wi‑Fi. Ten Senate Republicans, including five members of the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter urging the FCC to ensure existing operations in the 6 GHz and Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) bands continue “without disruption.” NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth called for preserving 6 GHz for Wi‑Fi, a stance applauded by NCTA as a recognition that unlicensed spectrum is an economic engine.

Telecom and Tech M&A Tracker 2025

Telecom and Tech M&A Tracker
2025 has seen major telecom and tech M&A activity, including billion-dollar deals in fiber, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This monthly tracker details key acquisitions, like AT&T buying Lumen’s fiber assets and Google’s $32B move for Wiz, highlighting how consolidation is shaping the competitive landscape.

Charter investor lawsuit over ACP fallout and broadband losses

Charter investor lawsuit over ACP fallout and broadband losses
A fresh class action intensifies scrutiny of Charter Communications broadband strategy and disclosures following the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and a sharp Q2 subscriber decline. New complaints filed in the Southern District of New York allege Charter and senior executives misled investors about the operational and financial impact of ACPs expiration. ACP, which provided a $30 per month subsidy to eligible low-income households, exhausted funding in June 2024; Charter was the largest ACP participant with more than 5 million subsidized broadband customers. In Q2 2025, Charter reported a net loss of roughly 117,000 Internet subscribers, including about 50,000 disconnects associated with ACPs end.

Missouri Fiber Attacks Surge: Charter Cites Domestic Terrorism Threat

Missouri Fiber Attacks Surge: Charter Cites Domestic Terrorism Threat
Charter Communications warns of a 200% increase in targeted fiber attacks across Missouri in 2025, calling them acts of domestic terrorism. With 148 outages already reported, these incidents have crippled emergency services, hospitals, and financial systems—raising alarm over national infrastructure vulnerabilities and sparking legislative debate.

FCC Approves T-Mobile’s UScellular and Metronet Deals Amid Market Consolidation

FCC Approves T-Mobile’s UScellular and Metronet Deals Amid Market Consolidation
The FCC has approved T-Mobile’s $4.4B acquisition of UScellular and a 50% stake in Metronet, marking a strategic push into rural 5G and fixed broadband. While the moves improve network reach and service speeds, regulators caution that market consolidation among the Big Three wireless providers may restrict long-term competition and innovation.

Edge AI Boosts Broadband Customer Experience

Edge AI Boosts Broadband Customer Experience
Edge AI is reshaping broadband customer experience by powering smart routers, proactive troubleshooting, conversational AI, and personalized Wi-Fi management. Learn how leading ISPs like Comcast and Charter use edge computing to boost reliability, security, and customer satisfaction.

Broadband & Utility Leaders Extend Energy Efficiency Agreement for Home Internet Devices

Broadband & Utility Leaders Extend Energy Efficiency Agreement for Home Internet Devices
Broadband leaders and utility companies, including CTA, NCTA, and PG&E, have extended the Voluntary Agreement for Small Network Equipment through 2028. The initiative has already improved home internet device energy efficiency by 89% since 2015, and new targets aim for an additional 10% reduction by 2026. With compliance from major ISPs and device manufacturers, this industry-led effort is making home broadband more sustainable while enhancing performance.

FCC’s Proposed CBRS Changes Face Strong Opposition from 25 Organizations

FCC loses control over the US spectrum auctions
The FCC’s proposed CBRS changes are facing backlash from 25 organizations, including Amazon, Comcast, and Lockheed Martin, who argue that increased power levels and relaxed emissions limits would harm rural broadband, private networks, and competition. The proposal risks turning CBRS into a high-power cellular band, benefiting major carriers at the expense of small businesses, industrial users, and public access initiatives. As the debate intensifies, the future of CBRS and its diverse ecosystem remains uncertain.

Charter’s Bold Streaming Bundle Strategy to Combat Cord-Cutting in 2025

Charter Communications is taking bold steps to address the ongoing challenge of cord-cutting. By integrating streaming services like Peacock, Max, and Discovery+ into its cable packages at no additional cost, Charter aims to retain existing subscribers and attract new customers. This strategy is set to expand further in 2025 as Charter plans to offer over 10 streaming services in its TV bundles.

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile to Gain Amid AI and Data Center Demand: Goldman Sachs

Verizon AT&T T-Mobile to Gain Amid AI and Data Center Demand - Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider, Ph.D., covers U.S. Telecom Services, highlighting growth for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile driven by AI and data center demand. The sector is transforming, focusing on core businesses and experiencing reduced competition and capital intensity.

Charter to Launch Mobile Contract Buyouts to Attract New Subscribers

Charter to Launch Mobile Contract Buyouts to Attract New Subscribers
Charter Communications plans to launch mobile contract buyouts to boost subscriber growth, focusing on removing barriers created by existing contracts with major MNOs. CEO Chris Winfrey highlights this strategic move, emphasizing that Charter will not offer handset subsidies but will leverage its strong network to attract new mobile customers.

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