HD penetration rising, but not everywhere

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The number of homes watching high definition television programming continues to rise rapidly, but the number of countries HD can be found is relatively few, says a new report. Research firm In-Stat says that households with HDTV service are projected to grow from 15 million in mid-2006 to 20.3 million at the end of 2006, world-wide. "This impressive household growth is tempered by the fact that it is occurring in just a few countries," says the release, even though several new countries introduced HDTV service this year. "Consumer demand to see the World Cup in HD served...