IP set top box market poised for 14% growth this year, says In-Stat

DESPITE A GENERAL MATURATION in the set top box market, there are still segments of the business that are innovating and growing at fairly significant rates. According to new research from In-Stat, the IP set top box market segment is still going strong, with unit shipments expected to surpass 21 million this year.The report Worldwide IP Set Top Boxes says that IP set top box growth will be driven by new telco TV subscribers, and pay-TV providers who chose to begin using them.“The recent up-tick in IP set top boxes is a result of telcos gaining subscribers from cable and satellite providers, as well...