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ORBITZ — ABI Research — MEASAT + National Geographic Channel — Research and Markets —

  • ABI Research Logo In 2007, cellular modem shipments increased by more than 300 percent over 2006. Not only was the dramatic increase remarkable, but interestingly USB modems accounted for over half of the shipments. Growth drivers included continued expansion of 3G cellular networks, and the popularity of USB modems among retail sales staff. But probably the most significant drivers were the expansion of offers for mobile broadband access and the simultaneous reductions in price on the part of European operators. Europe accounted for a very high percentage of the cellular modem shipments in 2007. ABI Research has launched a new service, the “Cellular PC Modems Research Service,” to help its clients identify the next growth opportunity for cellular modems and understand the market conditions that will create this opportunity—New York, New York

  • MEASAT-3 satellite (150) MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and National Geographic Channel Asia have announced an agreement for the National Geographic Channel HD and 2 other SD channels, National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild, to be distributed on MEASAT-operated satellite to PayTV operators across Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa. All 3 channels would be distributed via the MEASAT-3 satellite on the PCM HD MCPC platforms. National Geographic Channel HD takes viewers into the heart of the action in amazing detail, vibrant colors, and Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound. The 24-hour National Geographic Channel HD in Asia Pacific is currently available in Singapore and Hong Kong on StarHub and PCCW nowTV services—Kuala Lumpur

  • Research and Markets Logo Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Snapshots Canada Satellite TV Broadcasting 2008” report to their offering. Snapdata’s Snapshots Canada Satellite TV Broadcasting 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, five years of historical data, and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Canadian satellite TV broadcasting market and covers digital and conventional satellite television. Market value is based on revenues generated by satellite television providers. Market volume is based on number of households with satellite televisions. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Canada Satellite TV Broadcasting 2008 forms part of Snapdata’s Media industry coverage. More info here…—Dublin, Ireland