This past weekend, I had the honor to attend AT&T’s SHAPE event that explores the convergence of technology and entertainment.  Held at Warner Bros. Studios – on a sound stage, no less – the event brought together a wide variety of exhibits and speakers to discuss and demonstrate how new technologies like mixed reality, interactive storytelling, emerging tech in networking,  and blockchain (yes, blockchain) are transforming digital media, film, television, and gaming.   This

North America Broadband subscribers reached nearly 115 million at the end of 1Q16. Cable operators continued to add significantly more new broadband subscribers than Telcos, accounting for 90 percent of all fixed broadband network additions in 1Q16. At the end of 1Q16, fixed broadband penetration of U.S. households is 84 percent and 92 percent of Canadian households.During 1Q16, cable represented 59 percent of subscribers, while Telco (DSL + FTTH) is 38 percent and “other” is

On March 15, 2012, Cisco announced its plans to acquire NDS Group – a leading provider of Conditional Access & Digital Rights Management, as well as Software and Services for the digital Pay-TV market.  The deal is valued at approximately $5 billion. The acquisition provides a number of immediate benefits to Cisco – including expansion into emerging markets (China, India and Latin America)- where demand for Pay-tv services is growing rapidly, as well as into additional market

Earlier this week, Verizon and Coinstar announced the formation of a joint venture that will combine Redbox DVD/Blu-ray rentals with video on-demand streaming and download services from Verizon. There were few details provided about the service which is scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2012. The JV provides Verizon with an opportunity to sell video services outside of its operating territory and possibly create some interesting mobile broadband packaging with it

Despite the continuing threat of cord-cutting, demand for pay TV services from North American operators rebounded during 3Q11 to see positive net additions of over 250,000.  Cable MSOs continued to take the big hits, losing over 400K, while Telco IPTV and Satellite picked up the slack during the quarter. Cable represents 59% of the market, followed by Satellite at 33% and Telco at 8%. Net additions by video type are shown below. As shown, Telco IPTV accounted for the largest

Netflix is scheduled to release its 3Q11 earning report after financial markets close here in the U.S.  Since its lasts earnings call, Netflix has experienced significant highs and lows. The highs include: The launch of Netflix in 43 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean Surpassing 1 million subscribers in Canada Support for Android devices Agreements with AMC, Discovery, Dreamworks Animation, CBS and NBC Universal The forthcoming launch in the U.K and Ireland in early

Welcome to the broadbandtrends blog.  We plan to post thoughts, analysis and opinion on news and trends related to broadband, video and smartgrid. The 3Q11 results season is upon us and will likely result in a wealth of discussion opportunities. Thanks for checking us out. #broadband #earnings #IPTV #cable #smartgrid #multiscreen #video #regulatory