[Satellite TODAY 02-28-12]  There are likely to be 105.1 million IPTV subscribers in 2015. This number is one of the highlights from the new IPTV forecast given by U.S. research organization, Multimedia Research Group (MRG). In what could be an ominous sign for the satellite industry, it seems as though growth in IPTV is beating both cable and satellite alternatives.

    “In recent quarters, IPTV operators have seen their subscriber growth outpace that of their cable and satellite TV rivals. IPTV operators are expanding their TV offerings by aggressively adding HD, multiscreen and multiview services, and hybrid services like OTT video linked with Digital Terrestrial or satellite video services. Increasingly, IPTV providers are moving away from pure-play IPTV services and are adding new ways to deliver content to their customers,” Jose Alvear, IPTV Analyst for MRG said in a statement.