32% Germans watch time-shifted TV

22 million Germans (or 32%) regularly record TV programmes, according to research by Bitkom.

3.5m German watch online video

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3.5 million German (7%) use paid streaming services on the internet, according to high-tech association Bitkom.

Smart TVs becoming the standard in Germany

Nearly half of all the new TV sets sold in Germany are connected sets, according to high tech association Bitkom. Already one in six homes owns a connected TV.

Strong growth for German online video consumption

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German internet users are viewing an average of eight videos a day for 50 minutes, according to the high-tech industry association Bitkom.

German pubcasters HD channels drive take-up

Since the launch of the HD channels by German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF a year ago, sales of HD capable flat screens have skyrocketed, according to figures from BITKOM, the German association of high tech companies.

German STB market shows strong growth

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The German market for set-top boxes is continuing to show strong growth with the average price increasing from €90 in 2007 to €117 in 2010. Contrary to the usual consumer electronics trend, the average value of STBs is still increasing with a pricepoint of €124 predicted for next year.