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Pay TV Providers in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published Aug 04, 2025
Length 43 Pages
SKU # IBSS20291792

Description

Pay TV Providers in the UK

Over the five years through 2023-24, revenue will contract at a compound annual rate of 2% to £6.7 billion. The industry is highly concentrated, with only four companies operating in the UK, representative of the high barriers of entry and significant size of the four pay TV providers. The industry has been negatively affected by the increasing trend for non-linear viewing through free catch-up facilities from many public service broadcasters and the rising number of subscription video on demand (SVOD) subscriptions, which have replaced traditional media channels.

Companies in this industry distribute TV programmes and movies on a subscription or fee basis through a cable-, satellite- or internet-connected set-top box. The assembly and distribution of packages without programming, such as subscription video on demand, does not fall under this industry.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Table of Contents

43 Pages
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS

Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalisation & Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Capital Intensity

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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