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Analysis of economics of a TV broadcasting satellite for additional nationwide TV programs

Author
Rappold, A.
Published
Jul 1, 1977.
Physical Description
1 electronic document
Additional Creators
Mertens, G., Seith, W., and Becker, D.
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Summary
The influence of a TV broadcasting satellite, transmitting four additional TV networks was analyzed. It is assumed that the cost of the satellite systems will be financed by the cable TV system operators. The additional TV programs increase income by attracting additional subscribers. Two economic models were established: (1) each local network is regarded as an independent economic unit with individual fees (cost price model) and (2) all networks are part of one public cable TV company with uniform fees (uniform price model). Assumptions are made for penetration as a function of subscription rates. Main results of the study are: the installation of a TV broadcasting satellite improves the economics of CTV-networks in both models; the overall coverage achievable by the uniform price model is significantly higher than that achievable by the cost price model.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19780003320.
Accession ID: 78N11263.
BMFT-NT-581.
NASA-TM-75128.
BMFT-FB-T-76-5.
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