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How operators can defend, grow or even enter the pay-TV market, despite further cord-cutting
In this report, which leverages data from the GSMA Intelligence 2024 consumer survey, we highlight how operators can defend and potentially grow their pay-TV subscriber base in the year ahead, or even enter the market.
DNA: Consolidating its position in the market after a successful copper network sunset
Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. Assessing innovation and achievements is more important than ever before. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. In this edition, we look at DNA's fixed broadband growth and strategy in Finland.
Vodafone Portugal: Leveraging service convergence and innovation to gradually increase market share
Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. Assessing innovation and achievements is more important than ever before. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. In this edition, we explore Vodafone Portugal's approach to providing fixed broadband services.
Turkcell Superonline: Reinforcing its position as the leading challenger with a strong focus on fibre
Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. Assessing innovation and achievements is more important than ever before. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. In this edition, we examine Turkcell Superonline's position as the leading challenger in the Turkish fixed broadband market.
Fixed broadband set for innovation and disruption: new developments and trends shaping the market
This in-depth report focuses on key market and technology developments and trends in the fixed broadband market and also includes historical and forecast data primarily covering the period from the end of 2024 to the end of 2030. It also features several operator case studies.
CES 2025: key trends across consumer devices, smart home, digital entertainment and automotive
CES saw more than 140,000 attendees from over 150 countries and over 4,500 exhibitors. To help navigate the key announcements, developments and implications from the show, this report focuses on four key areas of innovation: consumer devices, smart home, digital entertainment and automotive.
The telecoms industry in 2025: trends to watch
To help navigate the year ahead, we have released a series of reports that highlight the key trends to watch in 2025 and the implications for ecosystem players. The analysis covers five key areas: 5G and network transformation; spectrum; IoT and the wider enterprise market; the digital consumer; and fixed and pay-TV markets.
The changing shape of the digital consumer in 2025: insights from the Global Consumer Survey
Innovation in consumer technology and shifting consumer behaviour are redefining consumer experiences, creating opportunities for new and existing players. But consumer budgets are still under pressure in many markets, so monetisation is not straightforward. Consumer segmentation will be important, and this requires insights into how consumer preferences are evolving.
Consumers in Focus: Pay-TV and Video Services User Behaviour Survey Dashboard 2025
This dashboard, based on our August 2024 consumer survey, provides all the relevant data related to pay-TV and video services user behaviour in a consistent and structured way.
Fixed and Pay-TV Markets, Q3 2024: developments and outlook
Fixed and pay-TV markets continue to evolve around the world, with M&A, competition (including from OTT players) and technology investments being major drivers. This quarterly series outlines the latest market developments and the key trends to watch, charting the period to 2030. The report also provides comprehensive cross-country comparisons, allowing you to identify which markets or technologies will grow the most, and how OTT competition will impact the adoption of traditional pay TV.
2025 Research Themes: topics shaping the industry and driving our focus
Throughout 2024, we have analysed important developments and trends spanning all areas of the telecoms industry and wider digital ecosystem. As the industry will continue to evolve in 2025, how will our Research Themes change? This document outlines the 11 themes set to shape the industry and drive our 2025 Research Agenda.
Fixed and pay-TV markets: five trends to watch in 2025
To help navigate the year ahead, we are releasing a series of reports that highlight the key trends to watch in 2025 and the implications for ecosystem players. The analysis covers five key areas: 5G and network transformation; spectrum; IoT and the wider enterprise market; the digital consumer; and fixed and pay-TV markets. This Insight Spotlight addresses the fixed and pay-TV markets.
FTTR is gaining traction, with MENA and Asia Pacific leading
GSMA Intelligence's Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. From the shape and size of markets to trends in consumer behaviour, we aim to provide food for thought through informative visuals designed to bring colour and clarity to complex issues facing the industry. This edition explores the growth of FTTR globally.
MWC Las Vegas 2024: AI, IoT and NTNs support the digital transformation of enterprises
MWC Las Vegas 2024 saw three days of meetings, demos, keynotes and engaging content. Beyond the broad enterprise 5G theme, three areas of insight stood out: AI, IoT and non-terrestrial network (NTN) development.
Fixed and Pay-TV Markets, Q2 2024: developments and outlook
Fixed and pay-TV markets continue to evolve around the world, with M&A, competition (including from OTT players) and technology investments being major drivers. This quarterly series outlines the latest market developments and the key trends to watch, charting the period to 2030.
IBC 2024: AI helps a fast-evolving media & entertainment industry better monetise content and reduce costs
IBC 2024 recently took place in Amsterdam. Among the developments and trends seen at the show were content monetisation through enhanced visibility and advertising; cost reduction through increased efficiency and combating piracy; and the growing use of 5G in broadcasting.
The changing mix of pay-TV subscribers: online pay TV on the rise as cord-cutting continues
GSMA Intelligence's Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. From the shape and size of markets to trends in consumer behaviour, we aim to provide food for thought through informative visuals designed to bring colour and clarity to complex issues facing the industry. In this edition, we look at the changing mix of pay-TV subscribers amid increased levels of cord-cutting.
Insight Highlights – Pay TV: consumer behaviour and adoption outlook, Q2 2024
Insight Highlights offer an opportunity to view some of the premium research and data offered by GSMA Intelligence to subscribers. This edition focuses on the pay-TV market, examining consumer behaviour and the outlook for adoption. It leverages GSMA Intelligence's global forecast for pay TV, and the Pay-TV and Video Services User Behaviour Dashboard.
OTT video: mixed outlook for subscriber growth points to increasingly challenging environment
Three major OTT players - Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery - account for more than half a billion subscribers, when taking into account all the streaming services they provide. Although revenue growth is generally improving for these players, the outlook for subscriber growth is mixed, signalling an increasingly challenging environment.
Consumers in Focus: Pay-TV and Video Services User Behaviour Survey Dashboard 2024
This dashboard, based on the GSMA Intelligence Consumer Survey December 2023, provides data on pay-TV and video services user behaviour. It serves as a valuable asset for companies looking to formulate or adjust their commercial strategies and plans for pay TV.
Pay-TV global forecast: customer adoption, and operator and technology market shares to 2030
This data pack offers historical and forecast quarterly data for 36 major countries, at the market, operator and technology levels, covering the period 2010-2030. It includes metrics such as the number of pay-TV connections, household penetration, operator market share and the market breakdown by type of access technology including IPTV, cable, satellite and pay DTT.
MNC Media & Entertainment: Focusing pay-TV strategy on satellite, OTT and content, with advertising on the radar
Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. This edition looks at how MNC Media & Entertainment is exploring new ventures and establishing partnerships with cable and internet service providers to extend the reach of its content and access untapped markets.
PCCW: Capitalising on the growing popularity of East Asian video content through OTT services
Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. This edition highlights how PCCW is looking to tap into the growing popularity of East Asian content around the world.
Megacable: Investing in high-speed fixed networks, content and video features to drive subscriber and revenue growth
Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. This edition examines how Megacable is making progress on its migration to fibre, and using content and video features to drive revenue growth.
Pay TV: consumer trends and commercial practices shaping competition and adoption
Providers of traditional pay-TV services, including telecoms operators, face unprecedented levels of competition across most markets. This latest research examines the state of the pay-TV market and the outlook to 2030, highlighting growth opportunities and strategies for success.
Early trends for 5G RedCap: Asia Pacific leads the way in trials and deployments
GSMA Intelligence's Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. From the shape and size of markets to trends in consumer behaviour, we aim to provide food for thought through informative visuals designed to bring colour and clarity to complex issues facing the industry. In this edition, we map trials and deployments of 5G RedCap.
5G FWA makes inroads in the enterprise segment: how far will it go?
An increasing number of 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service providers are targeting the business segment. However, 5G FWA is a constrained business opportunity at the moment due to network and spectrum capacity limitations. There are several key factors for operators to consider in order to make the most of the opportunity, which are covered in this report.
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