Norson Telecom Consulting Today Released: IPTV in China: "Time for a Commercial Break?" Norson Analysis Report

Report Briefing: Late in 2004, China witnessed a flurry of new partnerships and announcements related to Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) promising to bring high-quality video to both computers and television sets. Besides offering customized, interactive video services, IPTV is envisioned as a low-cost solution for expanding the reach of Internet services into China's huge television audience. Behind this potentially vast market, however, lie serious obstacles: regulatory confusion, a lack of unique content, and serious threats from competing technologies and services. In this report, Norson looks at the promise of IPTV and the substantial threats this new technology faces in China.

Beijing, China (PRWEB) January 31, 2005 -- Norson today announced the release of a new 9-page report on China's developing IPTV Market.

Key Questions Addressed in this 9-page Report:

- How large is the potential IPTV market in China?

- How much will the average Chinese consumer pay for IPTV services?

- Who is positioned to benefit most from the growth of IPTV in China?

- Which departments of China's government regulate IPTV service, and how will their decisions affect its development?

- Who will be providing the content for IPTV networks in China?

- Which competing technologies pose the greatest threat to IPTV in China?

Key Figures:

Figure 1: China IPTV User Forecast (2005-2009)

Figure 2: China Monthly IPTV ARPU Forecast (2005-2009)

Norson Analysis is a series of monthly reports covering key issues in China's telecom sector.

This Norson Analysis report is published in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format.

Published: November 2004

For more information, please contact:

Dave Carini

Business Development Manager

Norson Tel: +86 10 65906226

Norson Telecom Consulting is a Beijing-based cross-cultural team of industry professionals that research and provide analysis of China's telecom sector. Norson offers a comprehensive database of operator statistics and vendor performance, as well as customized strategic advice on market entry, partner selection, product pricing, localization and competitive intelligence. Specialized areas of Norson expertise include China telecom operator performance and investment, the Mainland telecom equipment market, mobile handsets and mobile value added services (MVAS). www.norson.com.cn

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