515210 - Cable and Other Subscription Programming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating studios and facilities for the broadcasting of programs on a subscription or fee basis. The broadcast programming is typically narrowcast in nature (e.g., limited format, such as news, sports, education, or youth-oriented). These establishments produce programming in their own facilities or acquire programming from external sources. The programming material is usually delivered to a third party, such as cable systems or direct-to-home satellite systems, for transmission to viewers. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in-- ? Producing taped television program material--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production; ? Producing and transmitting television programs to affiliated stations--are classified in Industry 515120, Television Broadcasting; ? Furnishing cable and other pay television services--are classified in Industry 517110, Wired Telecommunications Carriers; and ? Retailing merchandise by electronic media, such as television--are classified in Industry 45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses.