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Chart 3: UK video market outlook CAGR,

2026 to 2029 What it shows

A projected compound annual growth rate of just over 1.8 percent, led by SVoD but supported by stabilising cinema and transactional markets.

Why it matters

Closing thought

layered rather than more fragmented. The result is a demand environment that rewards networks designed for reliability, flexibility and quality. These qualities will define the next phase of broadband competition.

This level of growth provides predictability. For broadband operators, it supports long term planning rather than reactive investment.

For the broadband industry, the evolution of the UK video market is not about disruption or decline. It is about structural maturity. Streaming continues to grow, legacy models retain relevance, and consumer behaviour is becoming more

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