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Report Overview
The pay TV market size reached around USD 191.96 Billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.30% between 2024 and 2032 to reach nearly USD 215.62 Billion by 2032.
2023
Base Year
2018-2023
Historical Year
2024-2032
Forecast Year
- Accounting for over USD 649 billion, the media and entertainment (M&E) sector in North America remains the largest in the world, contributing to pay TV market revenue.
- It is expected that 96% of pay TV households in India will be digitalized by 2025 with pay TV subscriber base reaching 134 million.
- As per the industry report, in 2022, there were approximately 1.07 billion subscriptions of global pay television.
Global Pay TV Market Growth
The number of internet users in the world reached around 5.4 billion in 2023, representing 67% of the total population. Since 2018, 1.7 billion new internet users have registered representing a growth rate of 45%. The integration of Over-the-top (OTT) services and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has led to the pay TV market development. By this integration viewers can watch on-demand videos, live television, and exclusive online content. Moreover, pay TV operators are also benefitting by offering improved packages and services to customers.
The increasing demand for live sports such as soccer, football, basketball, and tennis has encouraged viewers to choose pay TV service. Additionally, pay TV companies offer different channel packages for each customer, leading to the expansion of pay TV market size. Viewers are offered numerous channels related to different categories including sporting events, movies, television shows, news, and others. In addition, there is a growing trend of supporting services like customized bundle packages and cheap internet services aimed at enhancing subscriber uptake and catering to different consumer requirements.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
Value in USD Billion
1.3%
2024-2032
Pay TV Market Outlook
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Key Trends and Developments
The global pay TV market growth can be attributed to growing disposable income, better broadcasting technologies, and quality and diversity of content.
Quality and Diversity of Content
An impressive quality of content comprising unique programming, sports, news, and movies is a catalyst for subscribers. The diversity of content satisfies the appetite of consumers for different types of entertainment.
Growing Disposable Income
One of the notable pay TV market trends is the rising disposable income of people across the world. The increase in spending and purchasing power, especially in developing countries is leading to a rising subscription of pay TV.
Better Broadcasting Technologies
Enhancements in technology such as high definition and ultra-high definition broadcasting enhances the experience of the viewers thereby attracting customers who want better images.
Bundles and Discount Offers
Cheap bundles of television, internet and telephone services make pay television subscriptions more appealing to the consumers, leading to the expansion of the market.
Global Pay TV Market Trends
There is a growing trend among providers to employ hybrid models that combine satellite, cable, and streaming services such as IPTV to achieve optimum viewer satisfaction. Furthermore, there is an upward trend on the supply of high definition and ultra-high definition content which upgrades the technologies, consequently driving up the pay TV market share. Original content, particularly live sports and services offered in bundles continue to be the most effective weapon in the fight for maintaining old subscribers as providers seek to offer more convenience coupled with quality.
Global Pay TV Industry Segmentation
The EMR’s report titled “Global Pay TV Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Breakup by Technology Type
- Cable TV
- Satellite TV
- Internet Protocol TV
Breakup by Type
- Postpaid
- Prepaid
Breakup by Application
- Residential
- Commercial
- Others
Breakup by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Global Pay TV Market Share
Based on type, the market is segmented into postpaid and prepaid. The postpaid segment is projected to dominate the market and is expected to represent a CAGR of 1.6% during the forecast period, leading to the pay TV market expansion. Postpaid television subscriptions allow users to access television services in advance and pay at the end of each period. This model is highly flexible and allows subscribers to offer convenience to the customers.
Leading Companies in the Global Pay TV Market
Major market players are focusing on the adoption of technological advancement to gain a competitive edge and improve pay TV market outlook.
DISH Network L.L.C.
DISH Network is a satellite television service provider based in the United States and has an internet protocol television offering on the side. It was founded in 1980 in the city of Englewood in Colorado and offers a wide range of TV services including cable TV, direct satellite services and even internet streaming of live TV through its Sling TV app.
Charter Communications
Charter Communications is an American telecommunication company that serves cable services, broadband and tele...
Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Inc. is a telecommunications company that operates principally in the United States and provides servi...
Sky Group
Sky Group, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation was established in 1990 and is headquartered in London. It is a...
*Please note that this is only a partial list; the complete list of key players is available in the full report. Additionally, the list of key players can be customized to better suit your needs.*
Other major players in the market are Liberty Global plc, BT Group plc, CSC Holdings, LLC, Rogers Communications, Foxtel Kayo Sports, and Comcast Corporation, among others.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2023, the market attained a value of nearly USD 191.96 Billion.
The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 1.30% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024 -2032 to reach about USD 215.62 Billion by 2032.
The major drivers of the market are growing disposable income, better broadcasting technologies, and quality and diversity of content.
As per the EMR report, the different types of pay TV in the market are postpaid and prepaid.
Regions considered in the market are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.
The major players in the market are DISH Network L.L.C, Charter Communications, Verizon Communications Inc., Sky Group, Liberty Global plc, BT Group plc, CSC Holdings, LLC, Rogers Communications, Foxtel Kayo Sports, and Comcast Corporation, among others.
Report Summary
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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