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 materials--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 U.S. Industry 517311, Wired Telecommunications Carriers; and","Retailing merchandise by electronic media, such as television--are classified in Industry 454110, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses."]