Market Trends

Manila, Philippines, Sept. 11, 2019 — A new study of the content viewing behavior of Filipino consumers has revealed that 34% of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content. These TV boxes, also known as Illicit Streaming Devices (ISDs), allow users to access hundreds of pirated television channels and video-on-demand content, usually with a low annual subscription fee. TV boxes often come pre-loaded with illegal applications allowing ‘plug-and-play’ access to pirated content.

Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 9, 2019 — NSR’s Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Services, 9th Edition report finds despite a few slow years, 1,155 satellites over 500 kg are expected to be ordered, with 1,285 to be launched, in the next decade. Between end of life replacement demand from most G&M heavy applications, such as Situational Awareness, and new demand from Science and Communications applications, the market for satellite launch and manufacturing is expected to grow robustly over the next decade.

Paris, France, Sept 5, 2019 – According to Euroconsult's newly released research report, Prospects for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity, the number of connected commercial aircraft will increase from 8,200 at the end of 2018 to more than 20,500 over the next ten years. The research suggests that satellite operators and service providers stand to benefit the most from the market growth with increased revenues associated with aircraft connectivity.

New York City, NY, Sept. 5, 2019 — The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released Inside the Top Operators, an annual report on growth, pricing changes, the state of competition and how leading teleport operators are responding to the trends.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 3, 2019 — A new study of the content viewing behavior of Malaysian consumers, revealed that 23% of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content. These TV boxes, also known as Illicit Streaming Devices (ISDs), allow users to access hundreds of pirated television channels and video-on-demand content, usually with a low annual subscription fee. TV boxes often come pre-loaded with illegal applications allowing ‘plug-and-play’ access to pirated content.

Middlesex, UK, September 2, 2019--Digital TV Research estimates that pay TV subscribers increased by 26 million in 2018 across 138 countries. This took the number of pay TV subscribers beyond 1 billion.

Cambridge, Mass., Aug. 27, 2019 — NSR’s M2M and IoT via Satellite, 10th Edition (M2M/IoT10) report, published today, forecasts US$ 11.6 billion in revenues will be generated over the next 10 years. All M2M and IoT applications will grow, with total retail revenues to rise at 6.6% CAGR over the coming decade, with a 14% CAGR for in-service M2M/IoT units during this same period.   

Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 27, 2019 — Increased demand for communications, high-speed internet, and global connectivity is expected to fuel the growth of the satcom equipment market for space across the globe. Research and Markets said its recent findings show that by end-user, the commercial segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.  The satcom equipment market for space is projected to grow from US$ 2.8 billion in 2019 to US$ 7.0 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2019 to 2025. 

Cheseaux, Switzerland, August 22, 2019 – NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S)company and the world’s leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, a leading international research and strategy consultancy, today released the key findings of the Latin American edition of the 2019 Pay-TV Innovation Forum. The report features insights collected from senior executives representing leading pay-TV providers, broadcasters, OTT services and rights holders, and reveals particular nuances for the Latin American pay-TV market. 

Hong Kong, Aug. 9, 2019 — Video content budgets across India, Korea and Southeast Asia climbed 12% in 2018 to reach ~US$10 billion, according to the latest edition of Asia Video Content Dynamics, published recently by Media Partners Asia. Asia Video Content Dynamics tracks investment, production and consumption for TV, film and online video across India, Korea and Southeast Asia’s five biggest growth markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam).