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Share of consumers who subscribe to selected pay TV services in the United States as of September 2017, by age
by Amy Watson,
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Nov 8, 2018
The statistic shows share of consumers who subscribe to selected pay TV services in the United States as of September 2017, sorted by age. According to the source, 43 percent of consumers aged 18-36 subscribed to Netflix in 2017.
Share of consumers who subscribe to selected pay TV services in the United States as of September 2017, by age
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| 18-36 | 37-48 | 49-67 | 68+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable TV | 46% | 48% | 55% | 63% |
| Netflix | 43% | 31% | 21% | 13% |
| Satellite TV | 16% | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| Amazon Prime | 17% | 15% | 10% | 6% |
| Hulu Plus | 8% | 5% | 3% | 1% |
| 18-36 | 37-48 | 49-67 | 68+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable TV | 46% | 48% | 55% | 63% |
| Netflix | 43% | 31% | 21% | 13% |
| Satellite TV | 16% | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| Amazon Prime | 17% | 15% | 10% | 6% |
| Hulu Plus | 8% | 5% | 3% | 1% |
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by Amy Watson,
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Nov 8, 2018
The statistic shows share of consumers who subscribe to selected pay TV services in the United States as of September 2017, sorted by age. According to the source, 43 percent of consumers aged 18-36 subscribed to Netflix in 2017.
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