Broadband provider network capital expenditures in 2016 were $76 billion, according to USTelecom’s annual broadband investment research report. With investments totaling around $1.6 trillion since 1996, the broadband industry is a core component in capital investment spending, contributing to the overall health of the U.S. economy.
Statistics tell a story of increasing participation on a national and international scale, with the U.S. among the world leaders in Internet Usage and leading the pack in facilities-based broadband markets. This blend of circumstances makes the U.S. market among the most competitive and innovative in the world.
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Broadband Investment | |||
The broadband industry has invested $1.6 trillion dollars since 1996. | |||
Broadband Provider Annual Capital Expenditures - Wireline, Wireless, and Cable |
$76 billion
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2016
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USTelecom |
Historical Broadband Provider Capex | |||
International Comparison |