By 2008 there Will Be a Predicted 100 Million Digital DTH Pay-TV Subscribers.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33453) has announced the addition of Worldwide Digital Satellite Pay-TV Market to their offering. Digital Direct-to-Home (DTH (Direct-To-Home) Typically refers to satellite TV broadcasting directly to a dish antenna on the roof of a house. See DBS. ) pay-TV revenues continue to grow at a faster rate than subscribers, as annual average revenue per user (ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) A calculation often used to determine the overall value of an application. It is also used to rate particular customers, especially in the wireless space, by comparing someone's account to the overall average. ) grows with price increases and additional services. Revenues will be US$46 billion in 2005 and will rise to US$80 billion in 2009, the high-tech market research firm says. In countries where DTH pay-TV has been available for over five years, as in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe, the market is mature and subscriber growth is slowing. Where DTH pay-TV platforms were launched after 2000, subscriber growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. are higher. In India, for example, DTH pay-TV subscribers are expected to have tripled in 2005. This recent report found the following: --The digital DTH pay-TV market is now in its 12th year, with 60 platforms in countries around the world. --By the end of 2008, there will be 100 million digital DTH pay-TV subscribers, continuing the DTH reign as the top digital TV platform. --The expected launch of a DTH pay-TV platform in China in 2006 or 2007 will help make Asia the fastest-growing region for DTH pay-TV subscribers. The report, "Worldwide Digital Satellite Pay-TV Market" covers the top digital DTH pay-TV platforms worldwide, and discusses the DTH market in each country with a DTH pay-TV provider. Also included is information on new platforms launching in India and China, as well as plans for new HD and DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. services. Five-year forecasts for digital DTH pay-TV subscribers, revenues, and annual ARPU by region are provided. Topics Covered Executive Summary Methodology Overview DTH Pay-TV Provider Business Model. Costs Revenues Conditional Access Conditional Access (acronymized CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. The term is commonly used in relation to digital television systems, most notably satellite television. Interactivity North America Canada United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. DirecTV EchoStar Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). --France --Germany --Greece and Cyprus --Italy --Netherlands --Portugal --Scandinavia --Spain --UK Eastern Europe Asia/Pacific --Australia --China --Hong Kong --India --Indonesia --Japan --South Korea --Malaysia --New Zealand --Philippines --Sri Lanka --Thailand Middle East/Africa Africa Middle East Forecast List of Tables List of Figures Summary By the end of 2008, we expect there to be 100 million digital DTH pay-TV subscribers, continuing the DTH reign as the top digital TV platform. In this report, we profile the top digital DTH pay-TV platforms worldwide and discuss the DTH market in each country with a DTH provider. We also provide information on the new platforms launching in India and China, as well as plans for new HD and DVR services. Five-year forecasts for digital DTH pay-TV subscribers, revenues, and annual ARPU by region are provided in the report. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33453 |
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