Cable Televison The history of cable television has had a great jump from houses being able to have 12 channels in 1948 until modern day inventions like directv, which can offer you up to 600 channels. In 1950, 14,000 homes nationwide had cable television, while in 1996, more than 64 million households chose to subscribe to cable. Cable has went through many changes over the years, from antennas to satelites, and much more. Originated in 1948 as a service to households in mountainsor …showed first 75 words of 582 total…

…showed last 75 words of 582 total…six in ten television households, more than 64 million households, have chosen to subscribe to cable. The average subscriber now receives more than 40 channels, and over 45% of all subscribers receive 54 channels or more. Americas thirst for quality television has been the driving force behind the cable industry's growth. The willingness to invest in new technologies and programming has made cable television more than just an antenna service. It is now an integral part of American culture.