Market Trends

Pay TV Still Growing in Western Europe

London, UK, June 5, 2013--The number of pay TV subscribers in Western Europe increased by 1 million in 2012 to 94.1 million, and will climb by another million in 2013, according to a new  report from Digital TV Research. 

Mobile Traffic Forecast to Reach 131K PetaBytes in 2018

Scottsdale, Ariz., June 4, 2013--Global mobile data traffic expanded at 69% in 2012 and is anticipated to grow at 72% in 2013 to reach 23,000 Peta Bytes, according to ABI Research. By 2018 total mobile data traffic will likely eclipse 131,000 Peta Bytes.

Point Topic Predicts 940 million Fixed Broadband Subscribers Globally by end-2018

London, UK,  June 3, 2013--Point Topic has published its latest set of 5-year worldwide broadband subscriber number forecasts. It predicts there will be 940 million fixed broadband subscribers across the globe by the end of 2018.

Global Pay TV subscribers Hit 800 million

Scottsdale, Ariz.,  May 24, 2013-Fueled by demand in emerging markets, worldwide pay-TV subscriber households grew by an impressive 8% in 2012. MRG research highlights that the market growth was significantly influenced by the type of pay-TV services available (cable TV, satellite TV, or IPTV) in each country or geographic region, and by the overall competitive environment for pay-TV services. Current trends that are shaping the pay-TV market include:

62% of Mobile Web Users Engage in Multi-screen Activities while Watching TV

Singapore, May 24, 2013--InMobi, the  largest independent mobile advertising network, today unveiled its first global report into multi-screen viewing behavior.  The study surveyed 15,000 mobile web users across 14 markets and provides marketers with valuable insight into the ways in which consumers engage with content across multiple screens. The report uncovers that mobile now ranks first in media consumption among mobile web users, who now consume 108 minutes of the average seven hours of media consumed per day via their mobile device.

Mobile TV & Video Viewers to Exceed 2 Bil. by 2017

Hampshire, UK, May 16, 2013--A new report from Juniper Research has found that by 2017, 2 billion mobile and tablet users will watch TV and video on their devices. This is attributed to the growing popularity of short and easily shared video clips, and the increased global uptake of connected devices with faster processors and better displays.

Digital TV Homes to Double in Eastern Europe

London, UK, May 15, 2013--Rapid conversion means that the number of digital homes in Eastern Europe will  nearly double between 2012 and 2018, bringing the total to 121 million, according  to a new report from Digital TV Research. In fact, the Digital TV Eastern Europe report estimates that 13 million digital TV homes will be added in 2013 alone. 

63% of Smart TV Owners Have the Device Connected and 79% Watch Online Video Regularly

Dallas, Tex., May 15, 2013--Parks Associates today announced new research showing 26% of U.S. broadband households own a smart TV and 46% own at least one set-top box. Furthermore, 63% of smart TV owners connect the set to the Internet, and 79% of these owners use the TV to watch premium online video on a monthly basis.

In-Flight Connectivity Elavating the Aeronautical Satcom Market

Cambridge, Mass., May 14, 2013--According to NSR's newest market research report, Aeronautical Satcom Markets, in-flight entertainment and connectivity will grow the use of satellite services in the next ten years to reach $3.4 billion in revenues. This trend will be strongest in the narrow-body and wide-body aircraft market where the race is on between providers of high capacity bandwidth to support airlines’ desire for in-flight connectivity as a major differentiating factor in a difficult market. With impressive growth projected in all markets, NSR expects the aeronautical segment to be one of the most important satcom growth markets over the next decade.

India DTH Subscribers Hit 54 million

New Delhi, India, May 10, 2013--According to the latest “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report,” the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported that as of end of 2012, India had 54.52 million subscribers registered with six private DTH operators.