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Channels Receivable vs. Tuned

As the number of channels available to a TV household increases, as it has in recent years, what is the effect on the number of channels actually tuned? According to Nielsen's Television Audience Report, the average home receiveds a total of 118 channels. It appears that after reaching the 50-channel level, additional channels produce no significant increase in the number of tuned channels.Even the 50+ channels available, households view an average of 16.0 channels.

TV Channels Receivable vs. Viewed



Source: Nielsen Media Research, National People Meter Sample, Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, 2007
Note: Homes receiving 10 channels or less not shown


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