As of 2024, around ********* of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) were subscribed to a BT internet service and regarded it as their main service provider. Sky was the main service provider for ** percent of respondents, while Virgin Media was used by ** percent.

BT commanded ** percent of the United Kingdom fixed broadband market when measured by subscribers in 2024, the largest market share of any internet service provider (ISP). Sky and Virgin Media were BT's closest rivals, each commanding ********* of the market.

The population share with internet access in the United Kingdom as of 2025 was nearly ** percent. It was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** percentage points. After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the internet penetration is estimated to reach ***** percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the population share with internet access of was continuously increasing over the past years.The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via any means. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The population share with mobile internet access in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** percentage points. After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the mobile internet penetration is estimated to reach ***** percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the population share with mobile internet access of was continuously increasing over the past years.The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via a mobile broadband connection. The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The telecommunications market in Tunisia is estimated to generate revenue of $1.4bn in 2016 and will grow at a CAGR of 2.1% over the 2015-2020 period, driven by the expansion of 4G by all operators as well as positive developments in the fixed broadband market. The mobile data segment will grow at a CAGR of 3.4% over the 2015-2020 period, whereas fixed Internet will register a CAGR of 6.9%. We expect mobile subscriptions in Tunisia to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over 2015-2020, driven by new service portfolios, the introduction of 4G services in the country and the launch of MVNOs (like Lycamobile). Going forward, operators should seize opportunities arising out of growth in 4G, fixed broadband services, the B2B segment and digital services. For vendors, opportunities lie in operators’ network expansion plans as well as offering smart services to operators aiming to target enterprises. Read More

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Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Market Size 2024-2028

The internet protocol television (IPTV) market size is valued to increase USD 128.41 billion, at a CAGR of 23.31% from 2023 to 2028. Rise in mobile and smart device adoption will drive the internet protocol television (IPTV) market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

North America dominated the market and accounted for a 30% growth during the forecast period.
By Component - Hardware segment was valued at USD 14.84 billion in 2022
By Type - Wired segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2022

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 520.06 billion
Market Future Opportunities: USD 128.41 billion
CAGR : 23.31%
North America: Largest market in 2022

Market Summary

The market represents a dynamic and ever-evolving sector in the global media and entertainment industry. Core technologies, including adaptive streaming and ultra-high definition (UHD), continue to shape the market's landscape, enabling high-quality, real-time streaming of live TV and video-on-demand (VOD) content. IPTV applications, such as education, healthcare, and hospitality, are witnessing significant growth, particularly in regions with robust broadband infrastructure. As of 2021, mobile and smart device adoption has surged, with approximately 62% of consumers worldwide using mobile devices to access IPTV services. This trend is fueled by the convenience and flexibility offered by mobile IPTV, which allows users to stream content anytime, anywhere.
However, challenges persist, including piracy and illegal streaming, which accounted for an estimated 11% of global internet traffic in 2020. Regulations, such as the European Union's Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the United States' Children's Television Act, play a crucial role in shaping the IPTV market. Regional markets, including North America and Europe, dominate the market share due to their advanced broadband infrastructure and early adoption of IPTV services. The ongoing evolution of the IPTV market presents numerous opportunities for innovation and growth, with the potential to disrupt traditional broadcasting models and redefine the way we consume media.

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The internet protocol television (IPTV) industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

Component

  Hardware
  Software
  Services


Type

  Wired
  Wireless


Geography

  North America

    US


  Europe

    UK


  APAC

    China
    Japan
    South Korea


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Component Insights

The hardware segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

In the dynamic and evolving IPTV market, high-definition video delivery continues to dominate, with video quality assessment playing a crucial role in ensuring optimal user experience. Video transcoding workflows streamline the process of converting video formats, enabling seamless broadcast infrastructure for remote control applications. Video on demand and digital rights management are integral components, with content delivery networks and bandwidth optimization techniques ensuring efficient delivery and minimizing video buffering. HLS video delivery and MPEG-DASH adaptive bitrate streaming offer enhanced user experience by adapting to varying network conditions. Personalized content delivery, CDN content delivery, and secure video transmission are essential for catering to diverse consumer preferences and ensuring data security.

Video compression codecs, user interface design, and IPTV set-top boxes facilitate easy access to a wide range of content. Latency reduction techniques and ad insertion technology cater to the demands of interactive TV services and applications, while network congestion control and IP multicast streaming maintain service quality. Subscriber management systems and service level agreements ensure customer satisfaction and revenue growth. According to recent reports, the hardware segment held a significant market share of approximately 45% in 2023. This segment comprises essential components like set-top boxes, routers, switches, and other networking equipment. Specifically, set-top boxes accounted for around 30% of the market share, with an estimated 55% year-on-year growth in demand

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The Hardware segment was valued at USD 14.84 billion in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Routers and switches, mean

Claro and Movistar have conducted a clean-up of their prepaid base, which will help them with their market share positions and thus the fees they have to pay under the new regime. Following these major disconnections, we expect mobile subscription penetration of population in Ecuador to stand at 90.6% at year-end 2015, down from 114.7% a year earlier. With just under 19% of all mobile subscriptions connected to 3G/3.5G networks, Ecuador has one of the lowest 3G penetration rates in Latin America, alongside Bolivia and Paraguay. Movistar and Claro commercially launched LTE services in March and July 2015, respectively, after acquiring 4G spectrum in February. We expect the number of LTE subscriptions in Ecuador to grow at a CAGR of 35.0% between 2015-2020, from 0.9m at year-end 2015 to over 4m by year-end 2020. Broadband lines continue to proliferate in Ecuador. Through year end-2015, 210,000 fixed broadband lines were added, giving Ecuador 1.5m broadband access lines, a penetration rate of 9.8%. Pyramid Research estimates broadband lines will grow at a CAGR of 10.9% over the 2015-2020 period, to reach 2.6m by year-end 2020. Continued investment on the expansion of the national fiber optic backbone and the deployment of new undersea cables will support this growth. Pyramid Research expects the Ecuadorian pay-TV market to generate $285.5m in service revenue in 2015, up from $228.3m in 2014. We also anticipate pay-TV providers will add a total of 214,000 pay-TV subscriptions in 2015, reaching a total of 1.4m subscribers and a household penetration of 48.8%, above the regional average of 42.1%. Read More

This statistic displays the number of internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by region. It was found that approximately **** million individuals in London had used the internet in the last three months.

This statistic illustrates mobile internet penetration in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2020. After consecutive years of growth, the mobile penetration rate remained steady at ** percent in 2020.

The European fiber optics market is projected to reach XX million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.3%. The increasing demand for high-speed data transmission in various industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and transportation, is driving the growth. Additionally, government initiatives to expand broadband infrastructure and the growing adoption of cloud-based services are further fueling market expansion. Key trends in the market include the increasing deployment of single-mode fiber optics for long-distance and high-bandwidth applications, the growing popularity of plastic optical fibers (POFs) in short-distance and low-bandwidth applications, and the emergence of optical computing technologies. The market is highly competitive, with a number of established players, including Corning Incorporated, Prysmian Group, and Hexatronic Group, holding significant market share. Regional analysis indicates that Germany, the UK, and France are the major markets for fiber optics in Europe. The Europe fiber optics market is poised to witness significant growth in the coming years, driven by rising demand for high-speed connectivity, increasing investments in broadband infrastructure, and the growing adoption of fiber-optic technology across various end-user industries. Recent developments include: In September 2023, TKH GROUP opened a new optic fiber cables production facility in Rawicz, Poland, nearly doubling fiber optic cables' production capacity. The new facility in Poland provides cutting-edge production capabilities for delivering advanced fiber optic cable solutions to the European market. , In September 2022, Corning Incorporated inaugurated a modern optical fiber production facility in Mszczonów, Poland, to cater to the rising demand for high-speed connectivity in the European Union. This plant, among the largest in the EU, represents Corning's substantial investments in fiber and cable manufacturing to satisfy the growing requirements for cutting-edge networks. , In June 2020, Hexatronic Group acquired Tech Optics, a UK-based fiber optic company. The acquisition provides Hexatronic Group with a specialized fiber optic product used in applications such as defense, the oil and gas industry, and harsh environments within the defense. .

The world is increasingly connected. People communicate through a host of devices and services, such as smartphones and computers. Connections are made via radio, TV, infrastructure and smart devices such as alarm systems, which are now often connected directly to the authorities. Communications equipment is used to establish these connections, and manufacturing such equipment is a vital component of the global manufacturing sector. UK manufacturers specialise in producing high-value products, competing on quality rather than price. Despite high global demand, the industry is in long-term decline, as cost pressures have forced manufacturers to relocate offshore. Over the five years through 2025-26, revenue is expected to decrease at a compound annual rate of 1.4% to £3.2 billion. Revenue has been highly volatile, slumping during 2020-21 as a result of pandemic restrictions halting production and recovering in 2021-22, owing to the gradual reopening of the economy-boosting consumer and business confidence. In the past few years, subdued economic growth and a tightening cost of living squeeze are expected to contribute to revenue shrinking, with downstream consumers limiting discretionary spending. However, the development of 5G is stemming the decline somewhat. The average profit margin remains strong, as many manufacturers left in the market specialise in high-margin niche devices. Moving forward, strong international competition will apply downward pressure on UK manufacturers' sales. Nevertheless, high military spending in the UK and Europe will provide new opportunities for growth from one of the industry's key markets. This is likely to be counterbalanced by companies moving manufacturing abroad and infrastructure contracts awarded to businesses overseas. Revenue is forecast to rise at a compound annual rate of 1.1% over the five years through 2030-31 to £3.4 billion. Increased global competition, while manufacturers in East Asia move towards higher value-added manufacturing, is likely to drive down prices.

Fixed circuit-switched revenue will fall at a CAGR of -12.7% in local currency in 2015-2020, due to ongoing migration mostly to mobile but also to packet-switched services. Mobile revenue will remain predominant in the Czech Republic, thanks to an increase in mobile data revenue and low adoption of fixed telephony. Adoption of 3G technologies is at 59% of the mobile subscription base in 2015; Pyramid Research projects this will decline in the forecast period to 40.7%, due to a gradual switch to 4G. LTE subscriptions will reach 6.3m by year-end 2020, 40.5% of total mobile subscriptions in the Czech Republic. The growth is driven by operator investment in 4G and the increasing demand for fast mobile broadband Internet, bundled with the growing penetration of smartphones. The total number of fixed access lines will decline by -1.7% year-over-year to 3.95m at year-end 2015, due to further fixed voice line disconnections. Pyramid Research expects the number of access lines to decrease at a CAGR of 0.8% to 3.8m by year-end 2020. The number of fixed broadband lines will grow from 3m in 2015 to 3.35m in 2020, and FTTH/B will account for the largest share of net additions through 2020. Read More

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Digital Commerce Market Size 2024-2028

The digital commerce market size is forecast to increase by USD 3,634 billion at a CAGR of 16.6% between 2023 and 2028. The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by vigorous internet penetration and advancements in technological digital commerce platforms. The increasing use of smartphones and the convenience they offer for online shopping have contributed to the market's expansion. Additionally, the trend towards contactless transactions and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards digital commerce. Robotics and advanced technologies like smartphones and laptops facilitate seamless transactions. However, challenges persist, including growing data privacy and security concerns, which require strong security measures and transparency from digital commerce platforms to maintain consumer trust. The market's future growth is expected to be fueled by continued technological advancements and the increasing adoption of digital commerce solutions by businesses of all sizes.

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The market refers to the buying and selling of goods and services through an electronic network, specifically the Internet. This market encompasses various types of transactions, including Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Business-to-Business (B2B), Consumer-to-Business (C2B), and Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C). The market is driven by the increasing use of the Internet in homes and offices, and the widespread adoption of computers, tablets, cell phones, and broadband connections. E-commerce sector players require digital marketing expertise to establish an online presence and attract customers. Retailers in industries such as industrial and logistics are increasingly leveraging e-commerce to reach a broader audience. Women and social networking sites also play a significant role in driving e-business growth. Overall, the market is transforming traditional business models and offering new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.

Market Segmentation

The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

Business Segment

  Business to business
  Business to consumer


Geography

  APAC

    China
    Japan


  North America

    US


  Europe

    Germany
    UK


  South America



  Middle East and Africa

By Business Segment Insights

The business to business segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The market is experiencing significant growth due to the proliferation of smart phones, multiple payment modes, and cross-border e-commerce. CXOs are increasingly focusing on digital commerce visibility to expand their businesses, leveraging AI, machine learning, and in-memory technologies. Small and medium-sized businesses are embracing SaaS delivery models to enhance their online presence and reach a wider customer base. Cyber security issues and online frauds are major concerns, necessitating the implementation of advanced security measures such as block chain and memorandums of understanding with logistics, warehouse, and transportation service providers. Online sales are no longer limited to homes and offices, with the rise of mobile commerce, social commerce, and local commerce.

Additionally, digital marketing expertise is essential for retailers to effectively engage with consumers through web contacts, social media, and mobile payments. The e-commerce sector is transforming rapidly, offering immense opportunities for innovation and growth.

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The business to business segment accounted for USD 1,294.40 billion in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Regional Insights

APAC is estimated to contribute 54% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.

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Digital commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services through an electronic network, specifically the Internet. This encompasses various business models such as business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), consumer-to-business (C2B), and consumer-to-consumer (C2C). E-commerce and e-business are interchangeable terms used to describe this phenomenon, with e-tail being a specific term for businesses that sell products online. Digital commerce software and inventory management solutions facilitate the process, enabling retailers to manage sales and marketing efforts across multiple channels. The automotive segment, manufacturing, retail h

This statistic illustrates the percentage of adults in the United Kingdom (UK) who had internet access at home from 2000 to 2020. In 2000, ** percent of UK adults had internet access at home. Internet access among UK adults stood at ** percent in 2020.

A reported 95.3 percent of the United Kingdom (UK) population were using the internet in 2022, the same share as 2021. Internet users in Great Britain 46.6 million people used the internet daily in Great Britain during 2020 according to the United Kingdom’s (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS), breaking the record set in 2016. 41.8 million people in Great Britain used the internet on a daily basis during 2016, the first time the amount cracked the 40 million mark. Methods of accessing the internet In a survey conducted during early 2018, Ofcom found that 48 percent of the 2,392 respondents indicated that their smartphone was the most important device they use to access the internet, at home or elsewhere. Mobile internet usage penetration is higher in the UK than the EU average, however, as of February 2021, desktop searches still managed to account for the most of the search engine activity in the UK.

Openreach's fiber broadband network was by far the largest in the United Kingdom as of July 2025, reaching **** million premises. Openreach was created in 2006, following an agreement between incumbent network operator British Telecom (now BT Group) and regulator Ofcom. Openreach remains wholly owned by BT, but acts as a separate entity in providing network access to over *** communications providers. Numerous alternative UK fiber network operators exist, often providing fiber broadband in areas not yet covered by Openreach.

This statistic displays the number of internet users aged 16-24 in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2020. In 2020, it was found that **** million individuals aged between 16 and 24 years in the United Kingdom (UK) had used the internet in the last three months.

This statistic displays the results of a survey on internet usage in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by age group. In 2020, internet penetration was at a hundred percent among those surveyed, which included respondents from the age of 16 using any device and connection type at any location to access the internet. A year prior, only 70 percent of those aged 55 and above said that they went online. This has since clearly changed due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdowns across the world.

This statistic displays the number of retired internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2020. In 2020, it was found that nearly *** million retirees in the UK had used the internet in the last three months as opposed to *** million retirees who had used either never used the internet or used it over three months ago during the same year.

This statistic displays the number of internet users with a mixed or multiple ethnic background in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2020. In 2020, it was found that *** thousand individuals with a mixed or multiple ethnicity in the UK had used the internet in the last three months