Ookla, the network intelligence company behind Downdetector and Speedtest, has published research on the global reach and performance of 5G Standalone (SA) and Europe’s digital competitiveness in the deployment and commercialisation of 5G SA networks. Developed in collaboration with Omdia, the report, A Global Evaluation of Europe’s Digital Competitiveness in 5G SA, focuses on Europe’s […]

According to the latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment report, global shipments reached 328 million units in Q4 2024 marking a 2.8 per cent increase. This growth extends the smartphone market’s streak to five consecutive quarters of year-on-year growth. For the full year 2024, total shipments climbed to 1.22 billion units, a 7.1 per cent increase […]

Latin America’s media and entertainment industry is projected to grow by 9.4 per cent in 2025, reaching $55 billion (€52.7bn), significantly outpacing the global average of 6 per cent growth and exceeding the 3.3 per cent growth expected in the US. Nearly half of these revenues will stem from streaming video, which is forecast to […]

According to Omdia’s latest consumer survey, TikTok and YouTube have emerged as the leading video platforms for 18-35-year-olds in the US. These platforms have outpaced Instagram, Facebook and Netflix, solidifying their dominance across the video landscape. In 2024, TikTok surpassed 1.9 billion monthly active users (MAUs) globally, including 145 million MAUs in the USA. In […]

The global wireless telecommunications industry achieved a milestone in the third quarter of 2024, as global 5G connections surpassed two billion, reflecting a 48 per cent year-over-year growth. According to data from trade body 5G Americas and Omdia, over 170 million new 5G connections were added globally during Q3, underscoring the rapid adoption of next-generation […]

Hisense, the consumer electronics and home appliances brand, has seen success with its premium TV strategy, opening the overseas high-end market for high-value Laser TVs with price points in the range of £1,999 – £5,000. Recognised as the World’s No.1 in the 100-inch TV market by Omdia, Hisense has set the trend in large-screen TVs. […]

Programming spend is projected to rebound in 2025 forecasts Omdia, reaching $206 billion (€195.7bn) after a challenging 2024, representing a 5.3 per cent global growth. North America is set to lead this resurgence with a 6.7 per cent increase, signaling a shift toward renewed investment and a focus on profitability. Maria Rua Aguete, Head of […]

Data from Ultra HD 4K news says that Scandinavian television buyers are buying sets that are about 12” wider (corner to corner) than their British counterparts, and the gap is widening with the average screen diameter creeping up by about 1.3″ annually, while the viewing distance isn’t changing. Paul Gray, senior research manager at Omdia […]

Omdia analysis has revealed the MENA cinema market is poised for substantial revenue growth, projected to increase from $900 million (€847.1m) in 2024 to $1.5 billion by 2029. Saudi Arabia is expected to play a pivotal role, contributing nearly two-thirds of the region’s cinema revenue by 2029. Screen growth in the Middle East has overtaken […]

At MIPCOM 2024, Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia, highlighted Brazil’s rapid rise in the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) market. Brazil is projected to triple its FAST revenue from $119 million (€110m) in 2024 to $303 million by 2029, and the country is set to become the third-largest FAST market […]