Abstract
This report is a key strategic tool used by many of the companies in the digital TV industry. Set-top box manufacturers, software and component suppliers, and operators would all find the detailed analyses provided in this report an invaluable decision-making asset at any stage of business strategy. Encompassing in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses illustrating the transition to digital TV across sixty countries, this study is further enhanced by the Online Television Database, a complimentary service providing quarterly updates to the forecast data.
Features:
- Forecasts and qualitative analyses of cable, satellite, IPTV and DTT segments provided for 60 countries
- Actual market size for 2006, estimates for 2007, and forecasts to 2012
- Over 150 TV operator profiles, including 2006 subscriber figures and service details
- Detailed, analytical text describing major trends in product evolution and pricing
- 2006 set-top box supplier market shares by segment (cable, satellite, IPTV, DTT)
- One-month FREE access to the Online Television Database for all study purchasers
- 25% discounted price on a one-year subscription to the Online Television Database if purchased together with the study
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2 - Trends in the Digital Set-top Box and Pay-TV Market
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 The Geographic Market Assessment for HDTV
- 2.1.1 Content is the Driver of HD Adoption
- 2.1.2 Declining Costs
- 2.1.3 Consumer Education
- 2.2 HD Display Technology
- 2.3 HDTV Updates by Platform
- 2.3.1 Satellite
- 2.3.2 Cable
- 2.3.3 IPTV
- 2.3.4 Terrestrial
- 2.3.5 Internet Streaming / Downloadable Content
- 2.4 Blu-ray Disc vs. HD DVD
- 2.5 IPTV Growth and Future Outlook
- 2.5.1 Regulatory Issues in the US, China, and Korea
- 2.5.2 Rural Telco Content Acquisition and Exclusivity
- 2.5.3 Over-the-Top Services
- 2.5.4 Business Models and VOD
- 2.5.5 Codecs and Standards
- 2.6 Competing Products and Convergence
- 2.6.1 Scalable iDTVs
- 2.6.1.1 Field Programmable Gate Arrays
- 2.6.1.2 DOCSIS 3.0 Modems
- 2.6.2 IP-enabled Game Consoles
- 2.6.3 Set-top Boxes as a Converged Media Center Device
- 2.6.4 DVD Players & Recorders
- 2.6.5 D/A Converter Boxes
- 2.6.6 PC-based Television
- 2.6.1 Scalable iDTVs
- 2.7 Technology Trends
- 2.7.1 Set-top Box I/O Trends
- 2.7.2 Decoding and Graphics
- 2.7.3 Storage Capacity Outpacing Bandwidth
- 2.7.4 Security
Chapter 3 - Worldwide Market
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 Factors Considered When Forecasting the Set-top Box Market
- 3.1.1 Growth in TV Households
- 3.1.2 Cable Network Growth and Upgrades
- 3.1.3 DTH Satellite Growth, and Transition to Digital Transponders
- 3.1.4 The Conversion to Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting
- 3.1.5 Churn Rate
- 3.1.6 Replacement and Multiple Set-top Boxes
- 3.1.7 Other Interactive Services
- 3.1.8 Second-Hand Equipment Sales
- 3.1.9 Correlation with Sales Information from Manufacturers
- 3.2 The Worldwide Market
- 3.2.1 Worldwide TV Households by Reception Method
Chapter 4 - The Americas
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of satellite, cable, IPTV, and DTT segments is provided in each of the following regions and countries:
- 4.0 The Americas
- 4.1 The Americas Summary
- 4.2 The US and Canada
- 4.3 Canada
- 4.4 United States
- 4.5 Latin America and the Caribbean
- 4.6 Argentina
- 4.7 Brazil
- 4.8 Mexico
- 4.9 Rest of Latin America and the Caribbean
Chapter 5 - Asia Pacific
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of satellite, cable, IPTV, and DTT segments is provided in each of the following regions and countries:
- 5.0 Asia Pacific
- 5.1 The Asia Pacific Summary
- 5.2 Australia
- 5.3 China
- 5.4 Hong Kong
- 5.5 India
- 5.6 Indonesia
- 5.7 Japan
- 5.8 Malaysia
- 5.9 New Zealand
- 5.10 Pakistan
- 5.11 The Philippines
- 5.12 Singapore
- 5.13 South Korea
- 5.14 Taiwan
- 5.15 Thailand
Chapter 6 - EMEA
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of satellite, cable, IPTV, and DTT segments is provided in each of the following regions and countries:
- 6.0 Europe Middle East and Africa
- 6.1 EMEA Summary
- 6.2 Western Europe
- 6.3 Austria
- 6.4 Belgium
- 6.5 Denmark
- 6.6 Finland
- 6.7 France
- 6.8 Germany
- 6.9 Greece
- 6.10 Ireland (Eire)
- 6.11 Italy
- 6.12 Luxembourg
- 6.13 Netherlands
- 6.14 Norway
- 6.15 Portugal
- 6.16 Spain
- 6.17 Sweden
- 6.18 Switzerland
- 6.19 Turkey
- 6.20 United Kingdom
- 6.21 Eastern Europe
- 6.22 Bulgaria
- 6.23 Croatia
- 6.24 Czech Republic
- 6.25 Estonia
- 6.26 Hungary
- 6.27 Latvia
- 6.28 Lithuania
- 6.29 Poland
- 6.30 Romania
- 6.31 Russia and the CIS
- 6.32 Serbia and Montenegro
- 6.33 Slovakia
- 6.34 Slovenia
- 6.35 The Middle East and Africa
- 6.35.1 Regional DTH Satellite Operators
- 6.36 Egypt
- 6.37 Israel
- 6.38 Saudi Arabia
- 6.39 South Africa
- 6.40 Rest of Africa
- 6.41 Rest of the Middle East
Chapter 7 - The Competitive Environment for Set-top Boxes
- 7.0 Introduction
- 7.1 The Competitive Environment for Set-top Boxes
- 7.1.1 Factors Affecting Set-top Box Evolution
- 7.1.2 Set-top Box Manufacturing Categories
- 7.2 Set-top Box Prices
- 7.3 Estimated Market Shares of Set-top Box Manufacturers

