The speed of residential broadband connections in the US continues to increase. This report, In-Stat's third annual survey of broadband speeds, shows that downstream bandwidth to the home increased by 28% in 2009.
This report provides survey results from US broadband subscribers about the amount of bandwidth currently available to their home. It details the type of broadband access technology (i.e., cable modem, DSL, FTTH, etc.) being used, the company providing the service, the download and upload speeds of the subscribers' broadband connection, how much they are paying for broadband service, and whether or not they also have a mobile wireless broadband connection.
The PayTV Subscribers Summary provides actual subscriber numbers for cable (analog and digital), satellite (DTH), and IPTV (or telco TV) for the past two years in annual format by region. Also provided are actuals for the quarter(s) passed in the current year. Regional subscriber forecasts by platform and by type (where appropriate) are provided in annual format for the current year and subsequent four years. Free-to-air TV subscriber forecasts are also provided for a picture of the total available worldwide TV-household market.
3D has been getting a lot of press in 2009 as the number of 3D films shown in cinemas is increasing and consumer electronics manufacturers prepare to offer 3D TV sets in 2010.
3D has been popular with film producers several times over the previous century, only to have interest wane after a few years, so why will it work this time? There will be a common format for home video in Blu-ray, which along with 3D TV sets will offer a high-quality 3D experience. Due to the availability of 3D TVs, content producers are boosting their efforts to shoot and broadcast live events, particularly sports, in 3D. Consumer electronics manufacturers will even bring 3D content creation to the home with 3D camcorders and digital still cameras.
This report looks at the eco-system for 3D: 3D formats, 3D content, consumer interest in 3D, transmitting 3D to the home, and 3D consumer devices. Worldwide five-year forecasts for 3D channels, 3D TV set shipments, ASPs, revenues by region, and 3D Blu-ray player shipments are provided.
The Market Opportunity for Ultra-High Definition Video
Ultra-High Definition (UHD) video includes 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) and 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) resolution. This is significantly higher than today’s 1080p HD resolution. UHD will first be seen in the cinema. Then when the broadcast infrastructure is in place and consumers purchase new UHD TV sets they will be able to see UHD programs at home. This report identifies the elements that are required for UHD programming to be seen and the time frame for its market development. A description of the UHD value chain including content creation, cinema distribution, broadcast and in-home technologies enables the reader to understand the various elements that must come together before UHD TV becomes a mainstream technology. The report includes 15 year forecasts by region and worldwide for UHDTV units, ASPs, and manufacturers' revenue for both 4K and 8K resolution.
Global broadband subscribers continue to grow at a dizzying pace. During calendar year 2009, an average of 8.8 million new broadband subscribers signed up for service each month. By year-end 2009, In-Stat is projecting that the worldwide total of broadband service subscribers will reach 585 million.
The report provides historical subscriber data for broadband services and forecasts worldwide broadband subscribers through 2013. In addition, it provides regional subscriber forecasts for cable modem service, DSL service, mobile wireless broadband service, fixed wireless broadband service, and FTTH households. It also provides worldwide subscriber forecasts for satellite broadband service, broadband over powerline service, and other access technologies.
The PayTV Subscribers Database provides actual subscriber numbers for cable (analog and digital), satellite (DTH), and IPTV (or telco TV) worldwide for the past two years in annual format. Also provided are actuals for the quarter(s) passed in the current year. Regional subscriber forecasts by platform and by type (where appropriate) are provided in annual format for the current year and subsequent four years. Free-to-air TV subscriber forecasts are also provided for a picture of the total available worldwide TV-household market.
The Worldwide Cable TV Market: Video and High-Speed Data Subscribers
The most common cable TV service bundle continues to be the combination of cable video service and cable modem service. This fact has spurred cable TV operators around the world to expand the availability of these services, which in turn has driven subscriber totals for both services to new heights.
In March 2009, worldwide cable TV subscriber households reached 430 million, an increase of 4% over the past twelve months. Cable modem subscriber growth was even stronger, with subscriber totals reaching 85 million, an increase of 10 million over the past year.
This research report covers the markets for cable modem and cable TV video services. It discusses the technology standards and market dynamics for cable modem services around the world, provides regional and country-by-country subscriber data for cable modem services, and forecasts subscriber growth through 2013.
The report also profiles the growth of the worldwide cable TV industry by providing regional and country-by-country subscriber data for cable TV service, with a special emphasis on digital cable TV service. In addition, it forecasts both worldwide cable TV subscribers and worldwide digital cable TV subscribers.
High Density IPTV: IP-Based Video in Hotels and MDUs Worldwide
IPTV in high density environments, such as apartments, is in many ways different from traditional residential deployments. Additionally, hospitality is a non residential market with unique structure and perceptions of IPTV. This report explores the unique MDU and hospitality environments in terms of network architecture, market structure, and leading providers. This report provides:
Detailed discussion of the apartments/MDUs and hotel market elements
Discussion of key geographic regions, including North America, Asia/Pacific, and EMEA
Regional distinctions in terms of MDU penetration, infrastructure, and relationship structure
Leading solution vendors and providers
Subscriber and revenue forecasts for the hospitality IPTV market by geographic area
Subscriber and revenue forecasts for the MDU IPTV market by geographic area
Exactly how fast is a broadband connection? While most people acknowledge the importance of speedy broadband connection, it has been hard to compare and contrast the actual bandwidth available in the United States. By surveying actual broadband households, this report provides some answers.
This report details consumer survey results about the amount of bandwidth currently available to residential broadband end-users in the US. It covers the type of broadband access technology (i.e., cable modem, DSL, FTTH, etc.) being used, the company providing the service, the download and upload speeds of the end-users' broadband connection, and how much they are paying for broadband service.
