Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: In-Stat
Published: May 2002
Product Code: R97-941Description
Digital Radio Moves Into Drive Time
The year 2001 brought the launch of digital radio in the US as XM Satellite began signing up customers. In 2003, digital terrestrial radio will move beyond the current trial stage into deployment. This report examines the current services, future advances, and offers points to be learned from digital radio outside the US. Contained within, are 5-year forecasts for DARS subscribers and digital radio receiver shipments.
Table of Contents
Digital Radio Moves Into Drive Time
Executive SummaryDAB Market Perspectives
The iBiquity Solution
DARS Factors
Hurdles and Opportunities
Methodology
IntroductionThe US's Unique DAB Solution
The DARS Difference
Digital Radio's GatekeepersOut-of-Home Landscape
DARS ServicesThe US's Satellite DuoSlow Incubation Period
Automotive Alliances
Chipset Differences
Satellite Systems
Statistical Multiplexing
Points of Harmony
Points of Regulatory ContentionInternet Radio Dynamic
Digital Satellite Radio on the Global SceneEnter WorldSpace
Global Radio's European Challenge
DAB ServicesUS Radio AdvancesAdvanced Digital Radio Features
Automotive Telematics: The Interactive Trump Card
Broadcasters' Advantage: Speed to Market
IBiquity's Time Line
International DAB InroadsDAB's Four Technology StandardsThe Beauty of Eureka 147
Eureka 147 Versus iBiquity
United Kingdom
Local Market Dynamics
A Change of Heart
MXR Market Power
Building Up the UK Business
Germany
Unique Regulatory Traits
Canada
Allocation of Spectrum
Growing the Numbers
Forecasting Digital GrowthKey Growth DriversPricing Sweet SpotChipsets to the Rescue
Availability of Receivers
Uniqueness of Features
Automotive AlliancesAuto Manufacturer Agreements
Transmission Coverage
Interoperable Receivers
The Forecast Growth CurveSubscribers
Digital Receivers
ConclusionsConsumer Choices
Merger Momentum
Global Development
List of TablesTable 1. Top US Radio Station Formats
Table 2. Comparing XM and Sirius Attributes and Circumstances
Table 3. Worldspace at a Glance
Table 4. iBiquity Digital at a Glance
Table 5. US DARS Subscribers
Table 6. US Digital Radio Receiver Shipments
List of FiguresFigure 1. Growth of Radio Receiver Shipments in the US (Millions)
Figure 2. Artist Rendering of XM Receiver
Figure 3. Psion's Wavefinder DAB Receiver
Figure 4. Sirius Satellite Control Center
Figure 5. Growth of US DARS Subscribers (Millions)
Figure 6. US Digital Radio Receiver Shipments (Millions)
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