According to Dataxis research, the number of pay-TV subscribers in Asia owning a 4K set top box reached 53.6 million at the end of 2017. As at date, more than 30 pay-TV operators have launched 4K set-top-boxes in Asia. The South Korean IPTV operators, Korea Telecom, LGU Plus, SK Broadband and Tbroad were the first […]
The first results from a broadband speed testing programme undertaken by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) suggest that nbn (national broadband network) broadband services from iiNet, Optus, Telstra and TPG are now delivering between 80 and just over 90 per cent of the maximum plan speeds in the evening busy hours. The report, […]
Ampere Analysis has released new market data comparing the online viewing habits of US audiences with European audiences. The research reveals: US has more online video watchers, and they watch more regularly US Internet users are more likely to watch online video on a smart TV or smartphone than their European counterparts, while the reverse […]
GfK research shows that nearly six-in-ten (58 per cent) of US consumers say Smart Home – defined as a “smart house in which most things are interconnected“ – is likely to change their lives in the next few years. The level of agreement is even higher (68 per cent) among those ages 25 to 34; […]
The 2017 Ireland Communicates survey was conducted by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) and its survey partner Ipsos MRBI. Over 1,500 Irish consumers and 500 SMEs were interviewed about their use and experiences of telecommunications in Ireland. The trends highlighted in the 2017 Ireland Communicates survey reflect the growing importance of telecommunications in our […]
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the satellite transponder market will enjoy considerable growth in the years up to 2026, and almost doubling in value. The global satellite transponder market is said by the report to have been worth $15.35 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $28.65 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR […]
Parks Associates research shows US broadband households have on average more than seven video access devices, including TVs, computers, tablets, and smartphones. “Nearly 40 per cent of US broadband households subscribe to multiple OTT video services, and consumers expect to access their high-quality content on any platform, at any location where they live or go […]
At the 2018 Connected TV World Summit, RDK Management provided its annual update about the adoption of the RDK (Reference Design Kit) software used to power customer-premises equipment (CPE) from video and broadband services providers worldwide. “With more than 40 million
Consumer research from Parks Associates shows the percentage of US broadband households that use digital antennas in their home has steadily increased to reach 20 per cent near the end of 2017, up from 16 per cent in early 2015. The resarch reveals this increase coincides with a steady decline in pay-TV subscriptions and an increase […]
TiVo has released the 20th edition of its quarterly Video Trends Report, covering key topics across pay-TV, OTT, TV network apps, streaming devices, smart home devices and content discovery. Based on a survey of more than 3,300 consumers, TiVo’s Q4 2017 Online Video and Pay-TV Trends Report illuminates many insights, including: How the Price of […]