Demand for TV Everywhere Widespread in Western Europe

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Receiving live TV on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer is a popular feature throughout Western Europe, with 30% of broadband households highly interested in these TV Everywhere services, according to Parks Associates’ recent consumer survey Connected Consumer in Europe.

“As the number of connected devices in the home increases, consumers want more flexibility when viewing quality video content – movies and TV shows. Operators have noted these trends and are rolling out new multiscreen services to capitalize on their growing popularity.”

The international research firm found U.K. broadband households the most interested in receiving live TV on an Internet-connected device, with 36% highly positive on this feature. German broadband households showed the lowest interest, with only 24% selecting multiscreen services as a top feature.

Among the Western European nations surveyed, household penetration of connected devices, including connected TVs, game consoles, and Blu-ray players, is 30-40%. Game consoles are the most often connected to the Internet; however, Blu-ray players lead all other CE devices in Internet video viewing, with one-third of owners using these devices to watch online movies or TV shows.

“Multiscreen services are growing in popularity across Western Europe,” said Brett Sappington, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates. “As the number of connected devices in the home increases, consumers want more flexibility when viewing quality video content – movies and TV shows. Operators have noted these trends and are rolling out new multiscreen services to capitalize on their growing popularity.”

Connected Consumer in Europe surveyed 10,000 broadband households across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.K.

Parks Associates will present data and analysis from this and other international consumer studies at CONNECTIONS™ Europe: Cloud Services, CE, and Service Provider Strategies, November 8-9 in Amsterdam. Event topics include digital media and connected CE, video-on-demand and multiplatform video, and the impact of new technologies, including tablets and smartphones.

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