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Set Top Box Internet Access: Planting Seeds for a Walled Garden

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: In-Stat
Published: September 2001
Product Code: R97-780
Description

Set top boxes with Internet access are defined as those set top boxes that directly access the Internet for browsing or interactive services. The market for these boxes is divided into the Cable, DBS, DTT, DSL and video game console segments. Demand for Internet set top boxes is being driven by an increase in broadband penetration rates and consumer requests for iTV services. Though this market is in its infancy, with only about 7 million boxes shipped worldwide in 2000, significant growth is expected to occur by 2005. A significant amount of discussion has occurred in the industry, with regard to offering "full" Internet access or limited access via a "walled garden." The report gives arguments for both, as well as insight into trends affecting each segment. The report examines set top box manufacturers, connectivity, software providers, and presents a segmented worldwide forecast through 2005.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Consumer Perspective
Factors Affecting the Market
Broadband
Education and Content Availability
Walled Garden vs. Full Access
Digital Cable Set Top Boxes
Consumer Perspective
Connectivity
DOCSIS Standards
Software Providers
Liberate Technologies
Microsoft TV
WorldGate
Box Manufacturers
Motorola Broadband
Scientific-Atlanta
Pace
Pioneer
Sony
Samsung
Digital Cable Internet-Enabled STB Forecast
DBS Set Top Boxes
Consumer Perspective
Connectivity
Service Providers
British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)
DirecTV
Software Providers
Canal + Technologies
OpenTV
Box Manufacturers
EchoStar
Hughes Network Systems
Pace Micro Technology
Sony
Thomson
DBS Internet-Enabled STB Forecast
DTT Set Top Boxes
Connectivity
Service Providers
ITV Digital (formerly OnDigital)
Quiero TV
Canal +
DTT Internet-Enabled STB Forecast
DSL/Video Gateway Set Top Boxes
Connectivity
Entertainment on Demand
Software Providers
Enreach
iMagicTV
Yes Television
Box Manufacturers
Kreatel
Motorola
Next Level
Pace
DSL Internet-Enabled STB Forecast
Video Game Consoles
Connectivity
Console Manufacturers
Microsoft
Nintendo
Sega
Sony
Internet-Enabled Video Game Console Forecast
Overall Internet Set Top Box Industry Forecast



List of Tables
Table 1. Preferences for Multifunctional Devices by Current Device Use
Table 2. Primary Access Technology Used by Those with Internet Access at Home
Table 3. Worldwide Digital Cable STBs with Internet Access Forecast 2000-2005 (000s)
Table 4. Worldwide Digital DBS Set Top Boxes with Internet Access Forecast 2000-2005 (000s)
Table 5. Worldwide DTT STB with Internet Access Forecast 2000-2005 (000s)
Table 6. Worldwide DSL/Video Gateway STB with Internet Access Forecast 2000-2005 (000s)
Table 7. Worldwide Internet-Enabled Video Game Console Unit Forecast 2000-2005 (000s)
Table 8. Overall Worldwide Internet-Enabled STB Forecast and CAGRs 2000-2005 (000s)



List of Figures
Figure 1. Internet Set Top Box Unit Forecast 2000-2005 (000s)
Figure 2. The Landscape of Set Top Boxes
Figure 3. Types of Electronic Devices Owned by Respondents
Figure 4. Internet Access Devices that Consumers are Interested in Obtaining in Next 12 Months
Figure 5. In Which of the Following Devices Would You Most Prefer to Combine Features
Figure 6. Do Any of Your Satellite Receivers Offer Internet Access Through Your TV?
Figure 7. Type of Video Game Consoles Currently Owned
Figure 8. Percentage of Sega Dreamcast Owners Who Use the Console to Access the Internet
Figure 9. Forecasted Set Top Boxes Units with Internet Access by Segment (000s)
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