May 8, 2008

Study: IPTV Set-Tops a $3 Billion Business in 2012

The IMS Research study "IPTV: A Global Market Analysis - 2008 Edition" forecasts that, on a worldwide basis, shipments of IP set-top boxes will grow at a CAGR of 37.1 percent through the end of 2012. These shipments will represent revenues of $3 billion. IP + Digital Terrestrial hybrid set-tops are expected to comprise 30 percent of shipments in 2012 with HD DVR boxes nearing 35 percent.

The study examines the worldwide IPTV market from infrastructure to operators, providing analysis on the delivery of linear and on-demand content via IP-based networks by telcos, as well as by cable and satellite pay-TV operators. In addition to detailed market breakdowns for IP set-tops, the report provides analysis of current commercial and technological trends surrounding IPTV in 60 countries.