Cable operators find themselves at an interesting inflection point in their history. Since they first started out as ‘Community Antenna Televison’ operators, they have successfully expanded their business well beyond their original role as providers of residential video services.
Today’s cable operator typically delivers a full-on bundle of ‘triple-play’ services, and many are moving aggressively into wireless services. In markets such as in North America, cable operators are the leading providers of residential broadband services. Some operators are now developing content as well as delivering it, while others have established strong footholds in the business services market.
