Market Trends

London, August 1, 2012--The number of homes paying for IPTV will rocket to 165 million by end-2017, up from 51 million at end-2011 and from only 7.5 million at end-2007, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. The Global IPTV Forecasts report estimates that China will supply 77 million (47%) of the 2017 total, up from only 14 million (28%) in 2011 and only 350,000 (5%) at end-2007.

Dublin, Ireland, July 27, 2012--The Asia-Pacific mobile broadband industry had total revenues of $119.8 billion in 201 representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.2% between 2007 and 2011 accoridng to a new Research and Markets report entitled "Mobile Broadband in Asia-Pacific."

Brasilia, Brazil, July 24, 2012--During the first half of 2012 subscribers to pay TV services in Brazil grew 14.5% compared to the same period last year, totaling 14.5 million subscribers, according to the Brazilina National Telecommunications Agency ANATEL (Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicaciones).

New market research from Park Associates forecasts nearly one-half of HDTVs shipped in 2012 will be Internet-connectable

Dallas, Texas, July 18, 2012--New market research from Parks Associates finds the percentages of U.S. smart-TV owners who use this Internet-connected device to watch online video increased by over 30% in six months.

Dublin, Ireland, July 6, 2012--Based on forecasts for 80 countries, the number of digital TV homes will double between 2011 and 2017 to 1,323 million. The Digital TV World Household Forecasts report estimates that global digital penetration will climb from 48.6% at end-2011 to 86.7% by 2017.

Dublin, Ireland, July 5, 2012--The US mobile broadband industry had total revenues of $50 billion in 2011, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.6% between 2007 and 2011. The performance of the industry is forecast to decelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 27.4% for the five-year period 2011 - 2016, which is expected to drive the industry to a value of $167.7 billion by the end of 2016, according to a new Research and Markets report entitled "Mobile Broadband in the United States."

London, UK, July 3, 2012-Based on forecasts for 80 countries, the number of digital TV homes will double between 2011 and 2017 to 1,323 million, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. The Digital TV World Household Forecasts report estimates that global digital penetration will climb from 48.6% at end-2011 to 86.7% by 2017.

London, UK, July 3, 2012--Global shipments of set-top boxes (STBs) are predicted to reach 228 million units by the end of 2012, according to new research from Futuresource Consulting. This will be followed by a moderate decline over the next few years as demand from maturing pay-TV markets like North America and Western Europe begins to slow, predict Futuresource.

MultiPlay Services Will Reach 64 Percent Penetration

Boston, Mass., June 21, 2012--Chinese consumers are increasingly embracing the concept of bundled services – including fixed voice, broadband, television and mobile voice – which will lead to significant growth in Double, Triple, and Quad Play subscribers by 2016 according to research from Strategy Analytics. The report, “MultiPlay Forecast 1H’12” shows the growth of MultiPlay subscribers in China, increasing from 112 million in 2011 to 253 million in 2016.

Asia dominates with 42% market share

Singapore, June 20, 2012--Broadband has passed another major milestone, according to the latest figures published by the Broadband Forum and prepared by broadband industry analysts Point Topic. The global total of broadband subscribers soared to over 600 million in the first quarter of 2012, indicating a further acceleration in growth as over 100 million new lines were added (20% of the total) in less than 18 months.