Trends in Cable TV

Cable TV has developed in 26 years from a TV relaying service to areas without broadcast service into a broad-band telecommunication distribution service with two-way interactive potential. The expanded operations include variety program originations, special information services as well as special functions not necessarily intended for general public distribution. Two-way operations have established themselves technically and are now engaged in experiments of application and marketing. Regional networks of interconnected cable systems have appeared. Viewing habits are changing.