Most Rapid Growth in Digital Satellite TV to Come From Asia

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Western Europe and North America continue to lead the digital satellite pay-TV market in subscribers and revenue, but the fastest growth over the next several years will come from other areas, especially Asia, reports In-Stat. Key satellite market trends include consolidation in established markets, interactivity, HD, launches, and bundling, the high-tech market research firm says.

“Most DTH platform launches in 2006 occurred in the less mature markets, including India and Eastern Europe,” says Michael Inouye, In-Stat analyst. “As DTH pay-TV platforms in many American and European countries have been in operation for a number of years, their subscriber growth has slowed. Total net new subscribers are growing each year, but only by single digit percentages.”

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• Total DTH pay-TV subscribers are expected to reach over 117 million in 2010.
• Global DTH-TV revenues will exceed $88 billion by 2010.
• Consolidation occurred in 2006 with service providers like TPS and CanalSatellite and conditional access providers (Irdeto/Cryptoworks).

Recent In-Stat research, Worldwide Digital Satellite Pay-TV Market (#IN0603206MBS), covers the global market for digital satellite direct-to-home television. It contains forecasts for pay-TV subscribers, average revenue per user, and subscription revenue by region. It also includes analysis of regional markets, an overview of business markets, and a discussion of current trends.