The provided graph illustrates the number of families using various technologies—satellite, cable, internet, and broadcast—for watching television in a specific U.S. city from 2004 to 2014.
Overall, both satellite and internet usage saw a gradual increase throughout the period, while cable usage experienced a slight rise in the first half, followed by a steady decline. In contrast, the number of households using broadcast technology decreased over time.
As depicted in the line graph, internet usage began at approximately 10,000 households in 2004 and peaked at just under 200,000 by 2014. Meanwhile, satellite usage started at just below 80,000 in 2004. It initially surpassed broadcast usage, reaching around 81,000 households, and overtook both cable and internet by 2010. By the end of the period, satellite usage peaked at 119,000 households in 2014.
Conversely, there was a downward trend in broadcast usage over the ten-year span. Cable usage saw a slight increase, rising from 80,000 households in 2004 to 120,000 in 2008. However, this was followed by a steady decline, with cable usage dropping to around 45,000 households by 2014.
In summary, the data indicates a clear shift in television viewing preferences, with satellite and internet technologies gaining popularity, while cable and broadcast usage declined significantly.