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DirecTV Launches 4K UltraHD Video-on-Demand with 19 Titles

November 12, 2014

UltraHD provides stunning sharpness, with nearly four times the resolution of 1080p HD. But it’s early days in the evolution of the 4K television market: Just 800,000 UltraHD TVs ship in the U.S. this year, about 2% of 38.5 million total TV sets, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. Industry analysts expect adoption to ramp in the coming years, especially as more 4K content hits the market: By 2018, 46 million households worldwide will subscribe to a 4K UHD pay-TV service, according to a forecast by Parks Associates.

From the article "DirecTV Launches 4K UltraHD Video-on-Demand with 19 Titles" by Todd Spangler.

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