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Forecast: Digital video subs set for sluggish growth

A study by Juniper Research, experts in the fintech and payments markets, forecasts that the global number of digital video subscriptions will grow by 14 per cent over the next five years; rising from 3.1 billion in 2024 to 3.5 billion in 2028. This slow growth can be attributed to subscription fatigue in developed markets. […]

July 2, 2024

Research: 57% Brits watch TV with evening meals

Ahead of the launch of UKTV’s new U streaming platform on July 16th, research from UKTV shows that Britain is a nation of TV addicts – with three and a half weeks a year spent in front of the television, the equivalent of four and a half years across an average adult’s lifetime. What’s more, […]

July 2, 2024

Data: Netflix leads UK streaming in Q2; Prime Video close

Netflix continues to hold the reins of the UK streaming market in Q2 2024 with Prime Video closely following behind a 1 per cent gap, according to data from JustWatch – the international streaming guide. Meanwhile, ITVX and Now TV closely battle for 5th place with equal market share. Apple TV+ and ITVX are at […]

June 28, 2024

Research: US SVoD spend drops

Research from Parks Associates shows shifts in demand for streaming video services in the US, including a significant drop in spending. The firm’s latest research from its Video Services Dashboard reports a significant 30 per cent drop in spending for streaming SVoD services, with the average US internet household spending about $63 (€58.91) per month […]

June 26, 2024

Report: 5G changing CSPs’ FWA strategies

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in strength as a 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) globally with a sharp increase over the past year in the number of CSPs offering the service. The details, alongside Ericsson’s latest mobile industry forecasts, regional breakdowns and customer case studies, feature in the June 2024 […]

June 26, 2024

Report calls for fibre policy rethink

Next generation wholesale network operator nexfibre has published its inaugural report reflecting on the state of the full-fibre market and the steps required to challenge historic monopolistic behaviour, transform access and drive innovation. nexfibre critically examines past underinvestment, key challenges, and necessary steps for policymakers to promote national scale sustainable competition and the transformation of […]

June 25, 2024By Colin Mann

Forecast: Metaverse ad industry value at $7.5bn by 2030

Although the gaming and ecommerce sectors have seen the most significant adoption of the metaverse technology in recent years, its use in other markets like digital marketing will explode in the future. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, the global metaverse advertising industry is expected to grow by 315 per cent and reach a value […]

June 25, 2024

Malaysia: Fixed comm services revenue to grow at 0.7% CAGR

The fixed communication services revenue in Malaysia is predicted to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.7 per cent from $1.87 billion (€1.74bn) in 2023 to $1.94 billion in 2028, supported by the fixed broadband service segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Malaysia Fixed Communications Forecast (Q1 2024) reveals […]

June 25, 2024

Data: Modest growth in UK broadband market

Total Q1 2024 FTTH/P/B, FTTC, cable, FWA/satellite and DSL wholesale and retail connections in the UK saw a very slight increase during the quarter and stood at an estimated 28.9 million from 28.86 million quarter-on-quarter and similar to 28.89 million in the previous year, according to data from Point Topic. The fixed broadband retail market remained relatively […]

June 24, 2024

Forecast: Malaysia SVoD penetration at 43% in 2028

The household penetration of SVoD services in Malaysia is predicted to increase from 26 per cent in 2023 to 43 per cent in 2028, driven by the increasing consumer preference towards OTT platforms as broadband services continue to improve in the country, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Malaysia Subscription Video on Demand […]

June 24, 2024