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According to data from the CRTC, cable, direct-to-home (DTH), satellite distribution and multipoint distribution system (MDS) companies enjoyed substantial growth between 2006 and 2007.
Cable
Total revenues for cable companies grew by 16.1% between 2006 and 2007, increasing from $6.1 billion to $7.1 billion. The number of basic cable subscribers rose from 7.48 million to 7.65 million, representing a 2.3% growth.
DTH and MDS
Between 2006 and 2007, combined revenues for DTH and MDS companies rose 11.4% from $1.7 billion to $1.85 billion. The number of subscribers edged up just 0.1% to 2.6 million.
Contributions
In 2007, contributions to Canadian programming made by broadcast distribution companies totaled $286.7 million, up 8.4% from 2006. Of the 2007 total, $155.3 million went to the Canadian Television Fund, $38.4 million went to independent funds, and $103 million went to local expression, such as community channels.
Affiliation Payments
Cable companies directed $1.4 billion to affiliates in 2007, including pay and specialty services, a growth of 10.4% compared to the previous year. Payments made by DTH and MDS companies to their affiliates also increased by 12.3% between 2006 and 2007, jumping from $620.3 million to $696.6 million.
Source: CRTC, 06/18/2008
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