The Big Story Ep 42: Pay TV operators need to become 'super aggregators' to retain subscriber base

5:41 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.

Market research firm Fitch Solutions projected that pay TV operators Singtel and StarHub will continue to see a gradual erosion in their subscriber base.

By the end of 2029, it figured there will be 460,660 pay-TV subscribers here, down from the 704,000 subscribers at the end of June.

Netflix does not reveal the number of subscribers in Singapore, but market researcher Statista estimates there will be over 264,000 Netflix users here by the end of the year.

Tech correspondent Vincent Chang tells us the ways in which pay TV can remain competitive.

Read Vincent Chang's story for more details

Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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The Big Story Ep 42: Pay TV operators need to become 'super aggregators' to retain subscriber base
5:41 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.
Market research firm Fitch Solutions projected that pay TV operators Singtel and StarHub will continue to see a gradual erosion in their subscriber base.
By the end of 2029, it figured there will be 460,660 pay-TV subscribers here, down from the 704,000 subscribers at the end of June.
Netflix does not reveal the number of subscribers in Singapore, but market researcher Statista estimates there will be over 264,000 Netflix users here by the end of the year.
Tech correspondent Vincent Chang tells us the ways in which pay TV can remain competitive.
Read Vincent Chang's story for <a href="https://str.sg/JBh2">more details</a><a dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=-J3Du5cuKbk&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0VtbUxkMEJkWmZaVjRrUWJpWnB5SnY1dThDd3xBQ3Jtc0tua1lxM25PNWlaaU5md3MwTkRjTHJMaWZ5VlY1RHFUU0xQdmxTSXl6d1BtWnQ0akpOd3BfbGhUSFJUQ0twWDV4Q1o1S3J1cC01OUNYZWVVNno5RG5JeGN1TXVVakc2cDBGNlJvMW9oWG5OM2JUTm9ocw%3D%3D&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fstr.sg%2FJBh2"></a>
Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee
Discover The Straits Times Videos:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JPrc">https://str.sg/JPrc</a>
Discover ST &amp; BT podcasts:
Channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWVR">https://str.sg/JWVR</a>
Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593058080836000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE3goVnd7kXZdhGUBsv0tilzvQc5w">https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU</a>
Apple Podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593058080836000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHg25gDkJn167Fbf-I-qRhDKrKZrQ">https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP</a>
Google podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/googlestbt" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://str.sg/googlestbt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593058080836000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHTAwJU9ckaX5r4SRWmuRkGgVVFBQ">http://str.sg/googlestbt</a>
Websites:&nbsp;<a href="http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593058080836000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFkQuuxOSaTGtQa1ULD9LO6eFiotA">http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts</a>
<a href="https://bt.sg/moneyhacks" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bt.sg/moneyhacks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593058080836000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHD4ovEIO6tmRhNV15Q4x9YzyJcmA">https://bt.sg/moneyhacks</a>
Feedback to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>&nbsp;
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Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below:
Follow Money Hacks Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
Follow Health Check Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWaN">https://str.sg/JWaN</a>
Follow Asian Insider Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWa7">https://str.sg/JWa7</a>
Follow Green Pulse Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWaf">https://str.sg/JWaf</a>
Follow Life Picks Podcast on: <a href="https://str.sg/JWa2">https://str.sg/JWa2</a>
Follow #PopVultures Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWad">https://str.sg/JWad</a>
Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWas">https://str.sg/JWas</a>
Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/JWRE">https://str.sg/JWRE</a>
Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!

Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.

Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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