Cable television statistics, 1997 - ARCHIVED

The cable television industry has reported revenues of $2.8 billion in 1997, a 3.9% increase over 1996. Total revenue from basic cable television operations increased by 3.2% to $1,967.9 million from $1,906.1 million. Total revenue from non-basic and other services increased by 5.7% to $819.5 million from $775.5 million.