Global TV Shipments to Reach 118 Million Units in 2014

DisplaySearch is reporting this morning that, while much of the news coverage surrounding TV features concentrates on 3D, the quiet revolution of connected TV is reaching new heights with over 40 million units expected to ship in 2010, and the total is expected to grow to over 118 million units in 2014. TV set makers continue to develop new service platforms to offer a variety of new formats for TV viewing, while broadcasters are also launching their own standards and portals this quarter, such as Hbb.TV and YouView. "It's an exciting time for the connected TV sector," said Paul Gray, DisplaySearch director of European TV research. "It's a battleground where TV set makers, Internet video companies, free-to-air broadcasters, pay-TV and the IT industry are all rushing to stake their claims. IPTV is moving from being a technology to becoming recognizable service offerings."