Qatar Media Landscape

Qatar Media Landscape Summary The Qatar Media Landscape Report provides an overview of the television and telecommunications market in relation to sports broadcasting in Qatar today, with top-level data and detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2028. The report analyses the television, SVOD, mobile handset and residential fixed-line broadband sectors, as well as a review of major sports media rights. Key Highlights - This growth in IPTV subscriptions will be supported by improving fixed broadband infrastructure in the country and the growing adoption of multiplay packages, which include IPTV services. - SVOD growth is supported by diverse content offerings by SVOD players, ranging from local to international content, and rising adoption of SVOD services in partnerships with telcos. - The growth in mobiles will be driven by the growing adoption of M2M/IoT connectivity and solutions, as mobile network operators (MNOs) focus on exploiting M2M/IoT opportunities. - The growth in fixed broadband is driven by the nationwide broadband coverage expansions by the government and both operators - Ooredoo and Vodafone. For Instance, in March 2023, Vodafone and Nokia announced the deployment of 25 Gbps-capable PON-based broadband access for the 1,200+ building units in Msheireb smart city in Doha, in line with Qatar’s smart city projects. Scope - Pay-TV operators had 392,000 subscribers in 2023, an increase of 0.3% from 2022. IPTV subscriptions will remain the leading pay-TV technology in Qatar over the forecast period, increasing from 227,000 in 2023 to 293,000 in 2028. - Qatar had an estimated 536,000 subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) accounts at the end of 2023, an increase of 126,000 or 30.8% from 2022. Qatar’s SVOD accounts are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period, reaching 693,000 in 2028. - Total mobile subscriptions in Qatar reached an estimated 5.5 million in 2023. Over the forecast period, mobile operators will add a combined 1.4 million mobile subscribers at a CAGR of 4.7%, bringing the country’s total mobile subscriptions to 6.9 million in 2028. - Total fixed broadband lines in Qatar will increase from 388,000 in 2023 to 500,000 by the end of 2028, at a CAGR of 5.2%. Reasons to Buy - This Sports Broadcasting Media Report offers a thorough, forward-looking analysis of Qatar television, SVOD and telecommunications markets, and service providers in a concise format to help executives build proactive and profitable growth strategies. - Accompanying GlobalData’s Forecast products, the report examines the assumptions and drivers behind ongoing and upcoming trends in the Qatari pay-TV, SVOD, mobile handset and residential fixed broadband markets, including the evolution of service provider market shares. - With 22 charts and tables, the report is designed for an executive-level audience, boasting presentation quality.