Global IPTV subscribers will rise to around 109 Million in 2014, expanding at a CAGR of around 25% according to new research from Companiesandmarkets.com.
Overall, Companiesandmarkets.com believes that most IPTV markets have not reached saturation and that there are many opportunities for growth.
During this time period, says the report, Europe will be the largest and most active IPTV market, however, as predicted in other similar surveys, the Asia-Pacific region will gain market dominance in the crucial categories of subscribers, service revenue and infrastructure.
Fuelling IPTV’s growth in Europe over the next five years will be rapidly growing broadband penetration. The report also adds that IPTV subscribers will climb in markets, where FTTx deployment is powering ahead.
Other key drivers in other key markets include high existing pay-TV penetration, stiff prices, and service competition throughout America. The latter is also expected to be the most competitive IPTV market in the world.
Source: http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/2011020710194/iptv-to-break-100-million-barrier-by-2014.html