Technique for providing programming content through a communications network having limited bandwidth

摘要: In a cable television system, specific carrier is assigned to deliver programming content of program channel service area for period, defined as function viewership the during that period. For example, time when it has generally strong viewership. Otherwise, on an needed basis, i.e., only one or more subscribers in request such channel. Viewing statistics are generated identify patterns viewing habits with respect given another embodiment, based statistics, popular and unpopular programs, elements, lineups, channels identified temporal and/or regional basis.