More cable TV connections in Switzerland
As of the end of 2006, Switzerland had more cable TV connections than ever before—namely, around 2.9 million. This was announced by Swisscable, the association of cable TV companies. However, the uptake of digital cable television is falling short of expectations.
At the end of 2006, there were more cable TV connections in Switzerland than ever before, namely around 2.9 million. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to growth of 1.2 percent. This was announced by Swisscable, the association of cable TV companies, at its general meeting on Friday.
Digital cable television also made gains. At the end of 2006, almost ten percent of all cable TV customers were watching digital television. This corresponds to 280,000 connections and growth of 12% compared to 2005. Cable Internet also grew, by around 10 percent. At the end of 2006, around 660,000 customers were using their cable connection to surf the Internet. Around 280,000 customers made phone calls via TV cable at the end of 2006, which equates to growth of 40 percent. The association is satisfied with these figures overall, according to the press release.
Swisscable faced competition from the launch of Bluewin TV and the increased sale of satellite systems. Only the use of digital cable television has fallen short of expectations. "We therefore need to communicate the advantages of digital TV even more clearly," commented Association President Hajo Leutenegger in the communiqué. HDTV connections should also be promoted. Swisscable wants to make the cable networks HD-compatible by the 2008 European Football Championships at the latest.
Digital cable television also made gains. At the end of 2006, almost ten percent of all cable TV customers were watching digital television. This corresponds to 280,000 connections and growth of 12% compared to 2005. Cable Internet also grew, by around 10 percent. At the end of 2006, around 660,000 customers were using their cable connection to surf the Internet. Around 280,000 customers made phone calls via TV cable at the end of 2006, which equates to growth of 40 percent. The association is satisfied with these figures overall, according to the press release.
Swisscable faced competition from the launch of Bluewin TV and the increased sale of satellite systems. Only the use of digital cable television has fallen short of expectations. "We therefore need to communicate the advantages of digital TV even more clearly," commented Association President Hajo Leutenegger in the communiqué. HDTV connections should also be promoted. Swisscable wants to make the cable networks HD-compatible by the 2008 European Football Championships at the latest.
