Pay TV Declines in Q2 2011
IHS Screen Digest announced it reckons that the number of U.S. households subscribing to pay television video services declined by nearly 370,000 in the second quarter of 2011, with cable operators taking the biggest hit.
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Digital STB Market to Hit 226 Million in 2015
ABI Research announced that the worldwide market for digital set-top boxes (STB), including free-to-air (FTA) satellite (DBS) boxes, will grow from 205 million in 2010 to 226 million in 2015.
Paid Subscription TV Business Takes Hit in Q2
SNL Kagan announced that the U.S. multichannel market delivered its worst performance on record in the second quarter, losing 216,000 customers compared to a 378,000 gain in the same period last year. According to the statement, SNL Kagan data shows that full subscriber counts for cable, Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) and telco video dropped to …
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Motorola Enhances 3D TV Set-Top Boxes
Motorola, Inc. announced software enhancements for its DCX line of set-tops that provide consumers with a seamless 3D TV experience in their home. According to the statement, by enabling 3D content to be processed in the set-top before delivery to the 3D-capable television, consumers will no longer be confused by having to use remote controls …