The economics of delivering HDTV stilt present significant obstacles, especially to bandwidth-constrained networks. But with second-generation advanced compression technologies now emerging, that could soon change, discovers Stuart Thomson. After a few teething problems, high-definition TV is now on course to become a prominent feature of the European TV landscape. Yet for now, the success of consumer electronics groups in selling HD-ready TVs has yet be matched by the sale of HD subscriptions.
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