Increases in Telephone Wire Mileage for United States
A02F4AUSA227NNBR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20.50
Year-over-Year Change
1950.00%
Date Range
1/1/1881 - 1/1/1956
Summary
The Increases in Telephone Wire Mileage for United States measures the total length of telephone wire infrastructure across the country over time. This key indicator provides insights into telecommunications network growth and investment.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This data series tracks the total mileage of telephone wire installed in the United States. It represents the physical scale of the nation's landline telephone network, which is an important factor in telecommunications infrastructure and access.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
Historical Context
Telephone wire mileage is a relevant metric for policymakers, analysts, and telecom providers to assess network capabilities and infrastructure investment.
Key Facts
- Telephone wire mileage peaked in the 1990s at over 200 million miles.
- Mileage has declined in recent decades due to the shift to wireless and fiber optic networks.
- Telephone wire infrastructure remains important for providing landline phone service.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Increases in Telephone Wire Mileage for United States measures the total length of telephone wire infrastructure across the country over time.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Telephone wire mileage is an important indicator of telecommunications network capabilities and investment, providing insights for policymakers, analysts, and industry.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Telephone wire mileage is relevant for assessing the state of telecommunications infrastructure and informing policy decisions around network investment and access.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the reporting schedule and methodological changes of the FCC.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Increases in Telephone Wire Mileage for United States (A02F4AUSA227NNBR), retrieved from FRED.