Breakdowns are provided by delivery system (digital cable, digital satellite, digital terrestrial, and DSL+FTTH), and category (high, mid, and low). An industry analysis incorporates assessments of leading vendors, component trends, and key technologies impacting future form factors.

"The market witnessed major disruption to existing supply contracts and new business development during 2002, resulting from adverse conditions in the core pay TV sector. The market for reception of FTA digital terrestrial services was one of the few bright spots in the market. During 2003 the overall market will witness a modest improvement, with the FTA digital terrestrial sector continuing to outperform. IDC forecasts over 17 million devices will ship in this market between 2003 and 2007. Vendors reported low profitability across all market segments. The focus on cost-down has left little prospect for differentiating and adding value to offerings. In many instances, devices were provided to network operators and retail at below cost during 2002. IDC expects further consolidation in the European industry during 2003 to 2004, as the majority of devices shipped are forecast to remain in the low end," said Jason Armitage, senior research analyst, European Consumer Devices and Technologies.