Broadband internet subscriber numbers in the U.S. 2011-2023, by cable provider

The total number of broadband internet subscribers in the United States has continuously increased from the first quarter of 2011 to the third quarter of 2023, and Comcast is and has been the cable provider with the most number of subscribers. In the most recent quarter, Comcast had around 32.3 million broadband subscribers.

U.S. broadband market – additional information

The number of subscribers has been growing steadily over the years; from about 73 million in the first quarter of 2011 to nearly 114 million in 2023. With more than 32 million broadband internet subscribers, Comcast is the most popular cable provider in the United States. Comcast, a market leader since early 2011, accounts for over 40 percent of all broadband internet subscriptions in the United States. With annual revenues of more than 121 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, and a market value of around 143 billion U.S. dollars, the Comcast Corporation is one of the biggest media companies in the U.S. and a leading telecommunication operator worldwide.

Charter is the second biggest cable provider in the United States, with over 30 million subscribers as of 2023. In 2016, Charter completed the acquisition of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, significantly expanding the company.