Germany: For the first time sold more than HD receivers SD boxes
German satellite market is experiencing a tremendous interest in high-definition television (HDTV). In December last year was the first time sold more HD set top boxes than the SD devices. Trends point to higher sales of high-end PVR HD receivers.
The increasing interest of German households HDTV is mainly related to a controversial start + HD platform, which already includes five encrypted programs in German language (RTL HD, HD Vox, Pro Sieben HD, Sat.1 HD and cable HD eins). Beside them the viewer can take a number of FTA HD channels, including ARD and ZDF HD HD, which started with the launch Vancouver Olympics 2010th
Germany have passed over the digital satellite broadcasting. The process will be completed in 2012. According to surveys, SES Astra Germany has 1.9 million households have an analog receiver. He has two years to replace the digital. After disconnection of analog TV programs at 19.2°E created space for new programs, including stations in HD.
