The Future of High Definition TV - June 2007

Abstract

The worldwide market for high-definition TV (HDTV) is currently experiencing robust growth worldwide, as the growth of HD services and rising sales of HDTV sets have helped fuel consumer demand for HD. The market is forecast to grow strongly over the next four years, with satellite remaining the dominant method of reception. The market is forecast by IMS Research to grow to nearly 148 million HDTV households by 2011, with nearly 41% of those households receiving HDTV programming via satellite.

This study examines existing adoption of HDTV services and equipment, and provides a four-year outlook for the platforms and equipment that enable the viewing of HD content. Additionally, market trends relating to HD set-top boxes, blue-laser devices, and game consoles are also discussed.

• HDTV market analysis of 12 countries, with regional and worldwide summaries.
• Market size estimates for 2006 and 2007, with growth forecasts to 2011.
• Detailed matrix for each country outlining existing or planned HDTV offerings from key broadcasters and operators.
• Analysis of the key HDTV technologies and commercial trends driving adoption.
• Detailed information about the state of HDTV development in each market.
• Strategic analysis of the blue-laser format battle and the changing influence of game consoles on the HDTV market.

Companies that participate in the digital TV space, including broadcasters, operators, equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, and software solution providers, as well as investment firms and consultants, will gain valuable and detailed market intelligence from this study.