Over 70% of pay-TV subscribers in Western Europe Able to Receive Multiscreen Services
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 19, 2013-Parks Associates research finds over 70% of pay-TV subscribers in Western Europe are able to receive a TV Everywhere/multiscreen service. In Eastern Europe, multiscreen availability topped 25% of pay-TV households in early 2013. However, ARPU remains low, pushing many operators to test new business models such as pricing.
"Connected CE and digital media usage continues to grow in Europe, and cloud-based services, including music, video games, and storage, will drive more data across broadband provider networks," said Stuart Sikes, president, Parks Associates. "However, several challenges unique to Europe, including low margins, competition, and regulatory and economic factors, create uncertainties on the best path to boost revenues. CONNECTIONS™ Europe features top executives exploring the best strategies in integrating and deploying value-added services."
CONNECTIONS™ Europe, with early sponsorship support from AlertMe and Sigma Designs, will address the business models, technologies, and the integration of new connected-home solutions for the consumer. The conference will host top executives in interactive panel discussions moderated by Parks Associates research analysts:
- Evolution of Connected Appliances
- The Future for the Set-top Box
- Tomorrow’s Challenges in Content Costs and Licensing
- Competing for the OTT Consumer
- TV Apps and the New Customer Experience
- Multiscreen Services and TV Anywhere
- Consumer Tech Support in a Multiscreen Home
- Interoperability in the Home Controls Market
- Discovery and Personalization for TV Services
- Engaging Consumers: Connected Home Business Models
- Integration of Security and Energy into Service Provider Offerings
- The Role of Cloud-Based Services and Big Data in Home Management
For more information and to submit to speak, visit http://www.connectionseurope.com or contact: sales@parksassociates.com, 972-490-1113.
