cable system

Coaxial television delivery

A cable system is the infrastructure that delivers television programming and internet service to subscribers through coaxial or fiber-optic cables rather than over-the-air broadcast signals.

The term typically refers to the entire network operated by a cable company within a geographic area, including the physical cables, distribution equipment, and headend facilities.

The local cable system carries over 200 channels.

Cable systems may also provide telephone service as part of bundled offerings.

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