The worldwide subscriber base for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services is set to expand rapidly by 2010, inciting a war between video providers, both old and new. It has been estimated that global IPTV subscribers’ figure will cross 63 million in 2010 from 5 million in 2005, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 65.99%.

As per industry experts, the overall IPTV services revenue collection from subscriber base in 2010 will be over $35 billion. Video services will represent the largest share while value-added media services and IPTV operator advertising will conjugate to donate more than 14% of revenue. Also, the content licensing revenue will reach the mark of $11 billion in 2010.

To check the growing IPTV subscribers’ base, telecom operators will take the route of collision with existing pay-TV market competitors and a new stream of broadband video portals as they present more alluring offerings.

According to “Global IPTV Market Analysis (2006-2010)”, a recent report by RNCOS, in 2004, 2 million IPTV subscribers were there in the world and the figure is expected to reach 8 million in 2006. The growth is expected to be fiercer in the future to reach the base of 53 million subscribers in 2009.

The research also cast light on the critical facts and issues that are important for business:

• Trends followed by IPTV concerning total expenditure, service revenue, revenue per user, subscriber base etc.
• Future of IPTV according to region, country and its global position.
• Factors driving IPTV market.
• Opportunities and challenges linked with industry.
• Status of IPTV providers across the world.

“Global IPTV Market Analysis (2006-2010)”, the RNCOS’ report provides detailed research and analysis of the Global IPTV Market, its functioning and its future possibilities. The report will help clients in analyzing the developments in IPTV Market across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.

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