New Jersey Cable and Internet Association
Connecting communities and driving economic growth through advanced communications services.
Economic Impact Across New Jersey
New Jersey’s cable industry contributes $12.6 billion to the state’s economy, supporting nearly 76,000 jobs. With significant investments in network infrastructure, cable providers help to enhance local communities by providing reliable internet, TV services, and supporting public facilities like schools and libraries.
Shaping the Future of Technology
As leaders in broadband connectivity, New Jersey’s cable companies are advancing the technological landscape. From high-speed internet to cutting-edge TV programming, they continue to innovate, ensuring fast and reliable services for residents and businesses across the state.
Our Impact
The Cable Industry’s Economic Impact in New Jersey
New Jersey’s cable companies make a significant investment in New Jersey and that investment pays off for the Garden State by creating and sustaining 75,975 direct and indirect jobs and producing $12.6 billion in economic impact for the state and its residents. The NJCIA and its member companies, Comcast Cable Communications, Altice USA, and Charter Communications are proud to contribute to New Jersey’s economy and look forward to continuing to be a part of your community.
Driving Economic Growth and Innovation in New Jersey
The New Jersey Cable and Internet Association (NJCIA) represents major cable providers like Comcast, Altice USA, and Charter Communications. These companies have invested billions in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure, directly creating 75,975 jobs and generating $12.6 billion in economic impact. They are committed to innovation, ensuring fast and reliable broadband access across the state, and play an essential role in supporting local communities through free services and federal programs like the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Strengthening New Jersey’s Economy
New Jersey’s cable companies support nearly 76,000 jobs across all 12 congressional districts, fostering local job growth and economic stability. Their investment in broadband infrastructure has made high-speed internet and cable services more accessible than ever, improving quality of life and business opportunities. As part of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), these companies are shaping the future of technology and entertainment while contributing to New Jersey’s continued growth.
Employees Across New Jersey
We strive to keep New Jersey residents employed and recognized
Billion
In Economic Impact
We work diligently to improve and support New Jersey’s economy
Jobs Created and Sustained
We are committed to investing in New Jersey and its residents to create direct and indirect jobs that produce valuable experiences and opportunities
Our Story
Founded in 1965 as a voluntary trade organization, NJCIA companies are key drivers of economic growth, innovation, and technological advancement. These companies provide essential services like broadband, video, and mobile connectivity while creating thousands of local jobs. Their investment in infrastructure is essential to meeting the growing demand for high-quality services, supporting residents, and businesses across the state.
About New Jersey’s Cable Industry
Supporting the State’s Growth Through Innovation and Employment
New Jersey’s cable companies are key drivers of economic growth, innovation, and technological advancement. These companies provide essential services like broadband, video, and mobile connectivity while creating thousands of local jobs. Their investment in infrastructure is essential to meeting the growing demand for high-quality services, supporting residents, and businesses across the state.
Leading the Way in Innovation and Technology
Connecting New Jersey to a Bright Future
New Jersey’s cable companies, including Comcast, Altice USA, and Charter Communications, are at the forefront of providing advanced communication services. These companies continue to drive innovation, create jobs, and foster economic growth throughout the Garden State. By investing billions in infrastructure, they help ensure that New Jersey residents and businesses stay connected and empowered with fast, reliable broadband and entertainment services.
Optimum is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States. Optimum delivers broadband, video, and mobile services to nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum brand. The company operates a4, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and advertising clients. Optimum also offers hyper-local, national, international, and business news through its News 12, Cheddar News and i24NEWS networks.
Optimum
www.optimum.com
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia.
Comcast Corporation
www.xfinity.com
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to more than 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, supported by a 100% US-based workforce, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
Charter Communications, Inc.
www.spectrum.com
Join Us
Become Part of New Jersey’s Technological Future
By working with major cable companies such as Comcast, Altice USA, and Charter Communications, you’ll be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking industry. We continue to expand our reach, invest in new technology, and improve services for our communities. Join us in making an impact today!
Meet Our Board of Directors
Tony Bawidamann
CHAIRPERSON
Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs
Comcast Cable Communications
Brian Quinn
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Senior Director, Government Affairs
Altice USA
Rodney S. Capel
SECRETARY
Vice President, State Government Affairs
Charter Communications
Elizabeth Murray
TREASURER
Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs
Comcast Cable Communications
Stephanie Kosta
DIRECTOR
Comcast Cable Communications
DISTRICT BY DISTRICT
Cable industry facts for 2021:
1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 1,929
Total Local Effects 17,594 jobs
$2,918 million economic impact
2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 559
Total Local Effects 5,098 jobs
$846 million economic impact
3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 1,132
Total Local Effects 10,325 jobs
$1,712 million economic impact
4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 308
Total Local Effects 2,809 jobs
$466 million economic impact
5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 517
Total Local Effects 4,715 jobs
$782 million economic impact
6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 1,102
Total Local Effects 10,051 jobs
$1,667 million economic impact
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 396
Total Local Effects 3,612 jobs
$599 million economic impact
8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 381
Total Local Effects 3,475 jobs
$576 million economic impact
9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 343
Total Local Effects 3,128 jobs
$519 million economic impact
10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 950
Total Local Effects 8,665 jobs
$1,437 million economic impact
11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 359
Total Local Effects 3,274 jobs
$543 million economic impact
12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Cable Operator Employees 354
Total Local Effects 3,229 jobs
$535 million economic impact
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New Jersey Cable and Internet Association
414 River View Plaza Trenton, NJ 08611