| Operator | Market | Operator | Market | Main Service | Network | Color | HDR | Audio | Audio CODEC | OLD NGA* | Delivery | Specification | Broadcast format | Codec | Packaging | UHD Deployed | Client | MAX Resolution | Data check | Reach (Number of subs) | Subs used | Raw subs data | Adaption of % of UHD Subs | Subscribers obtained | Source NGA? | Source | Source service external | Source subscriber # | Notes | Internal Notes | All Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tricolor |
 Russia |
Tricolor | Russia | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | Surround | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2015 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 2,100,000 | 15,000,000 | 0% | 12.246M (q2 2018) | https://www.tricolor.tv/channelpackages/ultra-hd/ | https://advanced-television.com/2015/12/03/tricolor-tv-launches-ultra-hd-tv-channel-package/ https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/05/22/tricolor-tv-boosts-4k-line-up/ | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/08/08/financial-reward-for-russias-tricolor-tv/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricolor_TV | |||||||
 A1 |
 Bulgaria |
A1 | Bulgaria | Linear | IPTV Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 50,000 | 508,000 | 0% | 508 k | https://www.a1.bg/tv-extri | ||||||||||
 TRT |
 Turkey |
TRT 4K | Turkey | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2015 | STB / TV | 2160p50 | 1 | 2 | 20,000 | 100,000 | 0% | http://www.trt.net.tr/trt4k/ | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/tr/TRT-4K.html | Carried on D-Smart, Turksat 3A | ||||||||
 Amazon |
 Global |
Amazon Prime Video | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV HDR10+ | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2014 | Most devices | 2160p | 3 | 5 | 20,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 0% | 88.7M q3 2018,DTVE says over 167m | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2020/01/31/amazon-prime-hits-150-million-users/ | Amazon test note | |||||||||
 Antik telekom |
 Slovakia |
Antik Telekom | Slovakia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | Yes | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 11,000 | 55,000 | 0% | 55 k | https://www.antik.sk/televizia | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/10/31/myzen-tv-4k-debuts-in-slovakia/ https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019/10/31/myzen-tv-4k-launches-in-slovakia/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/antik-telecom-s-r-o-/ | ||||||||
 Apple TV Plus |
Global |
AppleTV+ | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | HLS | 2018 | IoS | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 | 0% | 33.6 M U.S. subscribers (Jan 2020) | Dolby | https://www.thestreet.com/investing/apple-tv-plus-34-million-subscribers-report | |||||||
 Asiasat |
 Hong Kong |
Asiasat | Asia | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 200,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | 800 M homes reached (Dec 2019) | https://www.asiasat.com/technology/UHDlab | https://advanced-television.com/2019/09/13/4kuniverse-24hr-channel-on-asiasat/ | https://www.asiasat.com/sites/default/files/AsiaSat_Brochure_2020.pdf | |||||||
 Asia UHD |
 Korea |
Asia UHD | Korea | VOD | OTT | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2016 | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 150,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | http://www.asiauhd.com/ | ||||||||||||
 Astro |
 Malaysia |
Astro | Malaysia | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Surround | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 425,000 | 3,400,000 | 0% | 3.4 M | https://content.astro.com.my/channels/Astro-UHD-308 | https://www.astro.com.my/4kuhd | ||||||||
 Digiturk |
Turkey |
Digiturk | Turkey | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 700,000 | 3,500,000 | 0% | 3.5M | https://www.digiturk.com.tr/urunler-servisler/4k-teknolojisi | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2016/01/21/new-ultra-hd-channel-from-digiturk/ | https://www.beinmediagroup.com/subsidiary/digiturk/ | ||||||||
 Balticom |
 Latvia |
Balticom | Latvia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 37,800 | 252,000 | 0% | 252 k | https://balticom.lv/en/internet-and-tv | ||||||||||
 BBC |
 UK |
BBC | UK | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HLG | Stereo | AAC-LC | No | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 100,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | 10s of thousands | https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/questions/features/uhd-connected-tv | Some linear content is available during special events. | |||||||
 beIN |
Global |
beIN Sport | Global | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HLG | Immersive | E-AC3/Atmos | No | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 10,000,000 | 55,000,000 | 0% | 55 M 'Pay TV subscribers' | https://www.bein.net/en/receivers/bein-4k-media-server/ | https://www.beinmediagroup.com/ | Available on Freebox in France since Nov 22 | |||||||
 BS Asahi 4K |
 Japan |
BS Asahi 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ISDB-S3 | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 18,200 | 140,000 | 0% | 140,000 subscribers as of November 2019 | https://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/4k/ | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/jp/BS-Asahi-4K.html | |||||||||
 BS Nippon TV 4K |
Japan |
BS Nippon TV 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH DTT | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ISDB-S3 | 2019 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 250,000 | 1,554,445 | 0% | 1,554,445 subscribers at end of Sep 2017 | https://www.bs4.jp/4k/ | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/jp/BS-Nippon-TV-4K.html | https://www.ntvhd.co.jp/english/ir/presentation/pdf/20171109.pdf | ||||||||
 BS TV Tokyo 4K |
Japan |
BS TV Tokyo 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ISDB-S3 | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 200,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/broad_bstvtokyo4k/program/detail/202008/29759_202008241758.html | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/jp/BS-TV-Tokyo-4K.html | ||||||||||
 BS TBS 4K |
Japan |
BS-TBS 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ISDB-S3 | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 200,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | https://www.bs-tbs.co.jp/4k/ | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/jp/BS-TBS-4K.html | ||||||||||
 BS Fuji 4K |
Japan |
BS Fuji 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ISDB-S3 | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 200,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | https://www.bsfuji.tv/top/list/4k.html | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/jp/BS-Fuji-4K.html | ||||||||||
 BT UK |
UK |
BT | UK | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Multicast | DVB | HEVC | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 2,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 0% | total worldwide 28.1M | https://www.bt.com/tv/ultra-hd/ | |||||||||
 Cable Onda |
 Panama |
Cable Onda | Panama | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 70,000 | 368,000 | 0% | 368,000 in the fourth quarter of 2018 | https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2017051647228/cable-onda-brings-4k-ott-integration-to-panama-pay-tv.html | https://en.nextvlatam.com/millicom-reached-3-1-million-cable-subscribers/ | Carries LoveNature 4K | ||||||||
 Canal Digitaal |
 Netherlands |
Canal Digitaal (M7 Group) | Netherlands | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | AAC | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 68,800 | 344,000 | 0% | 344 k | https://www.canaldigitaal.nl/televisie/hd-en-uhd/ | https://www.lyngsat.com/packages/Canal-Digitaal.html | ||||||||
 Canal Digital |
 Denmark |
Canal Digital (Telenor) | Denmark | Linear | DTH Cable IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | AC-3 | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 78,125 | 312,500 | 0% | 1.25 M subs, presumably across 4 Nordic markets | https://www.canaldigital.dk/kanaloversigt/?channel=v-sport-ultra-hd https://www.canaldigital.dk/aktuelt/OnePlace-TV-oplevelse-med-4k-uhd/ | https://www.telenor.com/media/press-release/telenor-group-and-nent-group-to-merge-canal-digital-and-viasat-consumer | ||||||||
Canal Digital |
 Norway |
Canal Digital (Telenor) | Norway | Linear | DTH Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | AC-3 | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 87,500 | 312,500 | 0% | Assume subs spread evenly across 4 Nordic markets | https://www.canaldigital.no/tv-kanaler/ https://www.canaldigital.no/aktuelt/oneplace-samler-alt-pa-ett-sted/slik-far-du-den-ultimate-tv-opplevelsen/ | |||||||||
Canal Digital |
 Sweden |
Canal Digital (Telenor) | Sweden | Linear | DTH Cable IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | AC-3 | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 59,375 | 312,500 | 0% | https://www.canaldigital.se/tv-kanaler/ https://www.canaldigital.se/aktuellt/sa-far-du-dem-ultimata-tv-upplevelsen/ | ||||||||||
Canal Digital |
 Finland |
Canal Digital (Telenor) | Finland | Linear | DTH DTT | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | AC-3 | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 62,500 | 312,500 | 0% | https://www.canaldigital.fi/tv-kanavat/ | ||||||||||
 Canal Plus |
 France |
canal+ | France | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | HLS | 2017 | Apple TV | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 4,730,000 | 0% | 4.73M (Dec. 2018) | Dolby | https://assistance.canalplus.com/questions/1655968-savoir-nouveau-decodeur-canal-4k-uhd#ancre1 | https://www.ft.com/content/9990d39a-80a6-11e9-9935-ad75bb96c849 | One dedicated 4K channel. Some movies and since April 2022, Formula 1, Rugby and some UEFA Footbal games available in UHD | ||||||
Canal Plus |
France |
canal+ | France | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Surround | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 4,730,000 | 0% | 4.73M (Dec. 2018) | Some movies and since April 2022, Formula 1, Rugby and some UEFA Footbal games available in UHD | |||||||||
Canal Plus |
France |
canal+ Polska | Poland | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Surround | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 0% | 4.73M (Dec. 2018) | Email 11/22: Dear THIERRy, Is any formal problem why the canal+ 4k - Poland linear DVB-s2 channel is not listed in service tracker on polish market ? it has transmit in hlg UHD since 2018 . copletely independent and different in content from canal+ france with own local polish hlg series, sports and documents. Best Regards Jurand from canal+ Polska | |||||||||
 Com Hem |
Sweden |
Com Hem | Sweden | VOD | Cable | BT.2020 | Yes | Surround | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 300,000 | 1,400,000 | 0% | 1.4 M | https://www.comhem.se/nyheter/nu-lanserar-vi-com-hem-tv-hub | No UHD channels in package, it seems, not even Vsport UltraHD. https://www.comhem.se/tv/tillval/paket | |||||||||
 Comcast |
 USA |
Comcast | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Broadcast | Cablelabs | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 8,000,000 | 20,960,000 | 0% | 20.96M (pay TV subs) q4 2018 | Dolby | https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/uhd-4k-faqs | https://www.fiercevideo.com/cable/top-6-cable-satellite-and-telco-pay-tv-operators-q4-2018-ranking-comcast-directv-charter-and | ||||||||
Comcast |
USA |
Comcast | USA | VOD | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2014 | TV (samsung) | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 9,500,000 | 24,520,000 | 0% | 24.52M (incl. DirecTV Now & U-verse) q4 2018 | https://www.fiercevideo.com/cable/top-6-cable-satellite-and-telco-pay-tv-operators-q4-2018-ranking-comcast-directv-charter-and | ||||||||||
 Alma-tv |
 Kazakhstan |
Alma TV | Kazakhstan | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-C | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 12,000 | 600,000 | 0% | 600 k | https://www.almatv.kz/channel/448048/ | ||||||||||
 Dalian Tiantu |
 China |
Dalian Tiantu | China | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2015 | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 352,000 | 1,600,000 | 0% | ||||||||||||
 Dhiraagu TV |
 Maldives |
DhiraaguTv | Maldives | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 1 | 4,000 | 100,000 | 0% | 540k population; assume 200k HHs; assume 100k subs for incumbent telco | https://www.dhiraagu.com.mv/m/DhiraaguTv_introduces_new_package_with_two_addons.aspx | https://corporatemaldives.com/dhiraagu-tv-brings-4k-channel-to-the-maldives/ | |||||||||
 RCS & RDS |
 Romania |
Digi Group/RCS&RDS | Romania | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-C | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 495,000 | 3,300,000 | 0% | 3,3M Cable subs | https://www.digiromania.ro/extraoptiune-4k | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2020/01/17/romanian-digi-boosts-4k-offer/ | Carries Eurosport 4K as well as Digi 4K (initial launch 11/18) | ||||||||
 NTV Plus |
Russia |
NTV+ | Russia | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | MPEG-4 | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 150,000 | 750,000 | 0% | 750 k | https://ntvplus.ru/channel/home-4k-432 | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2017/04/20/ntv-extends-uhd-tv-across-whole-of-russia/ | ||||||||
 DirecTV |
USA |
DirecTV | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Push VoD | N/A | HEVC | 2014 | Tv (samsung) | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 9,000,000 | 24,520,000 | 0% | 24.52M (incl. DirecTV Now & U-verse) q4 2019 | https://www.directv.com/movies/4k | |||||||||
DirecTV |
USA |
DirecTV | USA | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Broadcast | DVB | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 9,000,000 | 24,520,000 | 0% | 24.52M (incl. DirecTV Now & U-verse) q4 2022 | Dolby | https://www.att.com/directv/experience/4k-ultra-hd/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirecTV#4K_television | ||||||||
DirecTV |
USA |
DirecTV | USA | Linear | OTT | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2016 | TV (samsung) | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 9,000,000 | 24,520,000 | 0% | 24.52M (incl. DirecTV Now & U-verse) q4 2020 | |||||||||||
DirecTV |
USA |
DirecTV | USA | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2015 | TV (samsung) | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 9,000,000 | 24,520,000 | 0% | 24.52M (incl. DirecTV Now & U-verse) q4 2021 | |||||||||||
 Dish |
USA |
DISH | USA | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 5,000,000 | 12,320,000 | 0% | 12.32M (incl. Sling TV) q4 2018 | https://www.dish.com/features/picture-quality/4k-programming/ | https://www.fiercevideo.com/cable/top-6-cable-satellite-and-telco-pay-tv-operators-q4-2018-ranking-comcast-directv-charter-and | |||||||||
 Disney Plus |
Global |
Disney+ | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | 2019 | Android, iOS, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, PS4, Xbox One, Smart TV | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 10,000,000 | 54,400,000 | 0% | 54.4 M (May 2020) | Dolby | https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/05/disney-reports-33point5-million-disney-plus-subscribers-at-end-of-q2.html | ||||||||
 DNA |
Finland |
DNA | Finland | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 750,000 | 2,900,000 | 0% | 2.9 M | https://kauppa4.dna.fi/TV/Kanavat/V-sport-ultra-HD/p/VC00051 | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/dna-airs-viasat-ultra-hd-channel-on-its-cable-tv-network-2--1212159 | |||||||||
 Dom.ru |
Russia |
Dom.ru | Russia | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-C | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 6,900,000 | 0% | 6.9 M | https://msk.domru.ru/news/news-novyy-paket-kanalov-ultra-hd-4k | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/11/14/insight-tv-expands-in-russia/ | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/05/17/er-telecom-starts-year-strongly-2/ | ||||||||
 MTS |
Russia |
MTS | Russia | Linear | IPTV Cable DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 500,000 | 3,000,000 | 0% | 3.6 M | https://sputnikmts.ru/akcii/ultrahit/ | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/01/10/mts-looks-to-4k/ | ||||||||
 dTV |
Japan |
dTV | Japan | VOD | OTT | N/A | SDR | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | STB, Android, Amazon Fire TV | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 600,000 | 4,510,000 | 0% | Dolby | https://pc.video.dmkt-sp.jp/ft/s0005013 | https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2018/07/asia-vod-platforms/ | |||||||||
 Elisa |
Finland |
Elisa | Finland | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 125,000 | 444,000 | 0% | 444 k | https://elisa.fi/ideat/4k-kuva-tuo-urheilun-todentuntuisesti-kotikatsomoon-mestis-nakyy-jo-ultrateravana/ | ||||||||||
 Epb |
USA |
EPB | USA | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Multicast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 36,000 | 100,000 | 0% | 100,000 subs q4 2018 | https://epb.com/home-store/television/features | https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2018/oct/18/gig-city-milestoneepb-tops-100000-fiber-optic/481343/ | ||||||||
 Eplus |
USA |
Eplus TV | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | MPEG-TS | HEVC | 2018 | TiVo STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 36,000 | 100,000 | 0% | < 100 k | https://www.eplusbroadband.com/learning-center-articles/4k | |||||||||
 Eros Now |
Global |
Eros Now | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | AC-4 (mobile), EAC-3(TV) | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 7,900,000 | 0% | Dolby | https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2018/07/asia-vod-platforms/ | Can't find anything about 4K/HDR offering | ||||||||||
 Euskaltel |
 Spain |
Euskaltel | Spain | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 100,000 | 500,000 | 0% | 500 k | https://www.euskaltel.com/web/Deco4K/es/ | ||||||||||
 First Media |
 Indonesia |
First Media | Indonesia | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2016 | 2160p | 3 | 1 | 7,000 | 130,000 | 0% | 130 k | https://www.firstmedia.com/get/global/diskon-20persen-sensasi-4k-experience-first-media | http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/business/first-media-introduces-4k-ultra-hd-technology-1-gbps-internet/ | ||||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
Fox Sports | USA | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2020 | Most devices | 2160p | 2 | 5 | 35,000,000 | 83,000,000 | 0% | 83M | https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/27/20886839/nfl-4k-hdr-fox-sports-failure-format-comcast-dish-4k | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Sports_1 | |||||||||
 Fransat |
France |
Fransat | France | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HDR10 | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 750,000 | 2,000,000 | 0% | |||||||||||||
Fransat |
France |
Fransat | France | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2014 | TV | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 750,000 | 2,000,000 | 0% | 2M | https://www.fransat.fr/4k-ultra-hd-hdr-la-revolution-de-limage-televisuelle-est-en-marche/ | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/fransat-reaches-10-year-anniversary-with-2-million-customers--1297522 | |||||||||
 Free |
France |
Free | France | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | Surround | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 2,000,000 | 6,400,000 | 0% | 6.4M broadband subs (Q4 2018) | https://www.free.fr/data/pdf/freeboxtv.pdf?apphash=2.1.1 | https://www.universfreebox.com/article/51628/TF1-4K-revient-sur-les-Freebox-a-la-fin-du-mois | https://www.iliad.fr/finances/2019/CP_190319_Eng.pdf | ||||||||
 Fubo |
USA |
Fubo TV | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Stereo | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 90,000 | 250,000 | 0% | 250 k | https://support.fubo.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360011479911-Does-fuboTV-offer-any-content-in-4K-HDR- | ||||||||||
 Globoplay |
 Brazil |
Globo Play | Brazil | VOD | OTT | BT.709 | Yes | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | 2015 | LG, Sony, Philips and Panasonic smart TVs | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 60,000 | 500,000 | 0% | http://g1.globo.com/jornal-nacional/noticia/2016/07/globo-play-estreia-transmissao-de-extrema-qualidade-em-4k-hdr.html | https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2017022246260/elemental-drives-globo-com-4k-vod.html https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/elemental-powering-globocom-4k-videoondemand https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2015121841058/globo-to-add-ott-channel-for-4k-telenovelas.html https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2015071939124/sony-s-smart-tvs-add-globosat-s-4k-content-across-brazil.html | |||||||||
 HBO |
USA |
HBO Max | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | DASH & HLS | N/A | HEVC | MPEG-DASH, HLS | 2020 | Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast Ultra, Roku, Xfinity X1 | 2160p | 3 | 5 | 18,000,000 | 37,700,000 | 0% | 17.2 M | https://help.hbomax.com/Answer/Detail/2957 | https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1609133355 | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hbo-max-subscriber-update | https://help.hbomax.com/Answer/Detail/000001167 | ||||
 Hd Austria |
 Austria |
HD Austria | Austria | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | Yes | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 31,250 | 125,000 | 0% | 125 k | https://www.hdaustria.at/blog/hd-austria-startet-seinen-ersten-ultra-hd-sender-insight-tv/ | ||||||||||
 HD Plus |
 Germany |
HD+ | Germany | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 500,000 | 2,000,000 | 0% | 2M + | https://www.hd-plus.de/themen/uhdtv | ||||||||||
 Highlands Cable Group |
USA |
Highlands Cable Group | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 1 | 360 | 1,000 | 0% | 1 k | http://www.highlandscablegroup.com/lineup-new.pdf | ||||||||
 Hikari TV |
Japan |
Hikari TV | Japan | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | Yes | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2017 | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 600,000 | 4,000,000 | 0% | Dolby | https://www.hikaritv.net/4k/ | https://rethinkresearch.biz/articles/ntt-docomo-japan/ | ||||||||||
 Hispasat |
Spain |
Hispasat | Spain | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2020 | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 250,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | 1 M | https://www.lyngsat.com/uhd/Hispasat-30W-4-30W-5.html https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2017/06/30/4k-hdr-first-for-hispasat/ | ||||||||||
 Homenet |
Norway |
Homenet | Norway | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 226,800 | 810,000 | 0% | 810 k | https://www.homenet.no/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Viasat-brosjyre-og-kanaloversikt.pdf | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/viasat-offers-ultra-hd-channel-via-iptv-with-homenet--1184791 | |||||||||
 IHR |
 Canada |
Ihr Telecom | Canada | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 24,000 | 100,000 | 0% | < 100 k | https://ihrtelecom.com/television-numerique-haute-definition-hd/ | ||||||||
 Inea |
 Poland |
Inea | Poland | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 27,300 | 182,000 | 0% | 182k subs | https://www.inea.pl/oferta/dla-ciebie/swiatlowod-i-telewizja | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/02/12/inea-launches-new-tv-platform/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_Poland#Digital_platforms_in_Poland | ||||||||
 Ines |
Romania |
Ines | Romania | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 112,500 | 750,000 | 0% | < 1 M? | https://www.ines.ro/en/news | https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2016110544960/funbox-4k-uhd-makes-debut-with-ines-in-romania.html | |||||||||
 Shandong Cable Network |
China |
Shandong Cable Network | China | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2015 | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,100,000 | 5,000,000 | 0% | 20M (2017) | https://en.inspur.com/en/2402530/2402532/2402748/2402752/2408157/index.html | http://paytvinfo.blogspot.com/2017/04/ | ||||||||||
 Okko |
Russia |
Okko | Russia | VOD | OTT | N/A | SDR | Immersive | N/A | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 252,000 | 1,800,000 | 0% | Dolby | https://okko.tv/collection/UltraHD | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019/03/25/okko-sees-strong-growth/ | ||||||||||
 iQiYi |
China |
iQiYi | China | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Apple TV, IoS, Android, TV | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 10,000,000 | 40,000,000 | 0% | 106 M (Nov 2019) | Dolby | http://list.iqiyi.com/www/1/29745-------------1-1-1-iqiyi--.html | https://variety.com/2019/biz/asia/china-iqiyi-increases-subscribers-as-losses-deepen-1203396339/ | ||||||||
 24h TV |
Russia |
24 Hour TV - 24h.tv | Russia | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | Smart TV, Apple TV, Android TV, iOS, Android | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 70,000 | 500,000 | 0% | https://24h.tv | Downloads for Android app are "100,000+". https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ag.tv.a24h&hl=en | ||||||||||
 Jcom |
Japan |
J:COM | Japan | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2015 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 5,500,000 | 0% | 5.5 M cable TV subscribers pet Oct 2019 | https://www.jcom.co.jp/service/tv/4k/ | https://newsbeezer.com/japaneng/j-com-4k-will-air-on-dec-1-and-will-feature-takahashi-hideki-4k-take-a-hard-look-at-the-shoot-of-the-era-drama-av-watch/ | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jcom-is-first-to-launch-plume-in-asia-300948833.html | ||||||||
 KBS |
Korea |
KBS UHD 1 | Korea | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.709 | SDR | Immersive | N/A | MPEG-H | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | 2014 | TV | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 8,000,000 | 0% | 8 M households in Seoul metropolitan area (2017 launch area; nationwide coverage then planned by 2021 = twice as many HHs) | https://www.atsc.org/news/going-global-atsc-3-0-4k-broadcasting-launched-korea/ | http://data.si.re.kr/eng_p_household_structure#:~:text=1.1.&text=The%20number%20of%20households%20in%20the%20Seoul%20Metropolitan%20Area%20was,fold%20and%202.2%20fold%2C%20respectively. | Second channel UHD KBS2 currently not found, was probably temporary channel during 2018 Olympics | ||||||||
 KNN |
Korea |
KNN UHD | Korea | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 725,000 | 3,500,000 | 0% | Busan + Gyeongnam provinces: est 3.5M HHs combined (3.5M population each) | http://www.knn.co.kr/viewercenter/cs-uhd-area | http://www.knn.co.kr/viewercenter/cs-uhdtv | |||||||||
 Korbank |
Poland |
Korbank | Poland | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 18,000 | 100,000 | 0% | Wroclaw pop 630k | http://korbank.pl/pakiet-4k/ | ||||||||||
 KPN |
Netherlands |
KPN | Netherlands | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 500,000 | 2,400,000 | 0% | 2.4 M | https://www.kpn.com/televisie/4k-ultra-hd.htm | ||||||||||
 Kt |
Korea |
KT - Olleh TV UHD | Korea | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | ATSC 3.0 | 2014 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 8,110,000 | 0% | 8 million 110 thousand subscribers per Q2 2019 | https://tv.kt.com/ | https://corp.kt.com/eng/attach/record/2019/2Q19_KT_ENG.pdf | |||||||||
Kt |
Korea |
KT - SkyLife | Korea | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Immersive | MPEG-H | MPEG-H | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | 2014 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,125,000 | 6,861,288 | 0% | 6,861,288 (Dec. 2018) | https://www.skylife.co.kr/service/goods/UHD.do | https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=305564 | (TS Playout) | |||||||
 LG Hellovision |
Korea |
LG Hellovision | Korea | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 750,000 | 4,100,000 | 0% | 4.1 M sub (Dec. 2018) | https://www.lghellovision.net/product/tv/channelView.do | https://www.androidtv-guide.com/pay-tv-provider/cj-hellovision-uhd-red | https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=305564 | Cable co CJ Hello aquired by LG U+ in 2019, rebranded LG Hellovision http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20191224000637 | |||||||
 LGU Plus |
Korea |
LG Uplus | Korea | VOD | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | DVB | 2014 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 750,000 | 4,149,000 | 0% | 4,149,000 (q1 2019) | https://www.uplus.co.kr/css/chgi/chgi/RetrieveTvContentChannel.hpi | https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2019/05/02/iptv-uptake-helps-boost-revenue-net-profit-for-lg-uplus-in-1q19/ | |||||||||
 Looke |
Brazil |
Looke | Brazil | VOD | OTT | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Apple TV | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 20,000 | 150,000 | 0% | https://www.looke.com.br/movies/4k | |||||||||||
 Magenta TV |
Germany |
Magenta TV | Germany | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 3,400,000 | 0% | 3.4 M | https://www.telekom.de/hilfe/festnetz-internet-tv/magentatv/funktionen/uhd-bei-magentatv?samChecked=true | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/MagentaTV#MagentaTV_mit_UHD https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/11/23/rtl-uhd-launches-at-magentatv/ | |||||||||
Magenta TV |
Austria |
Magenta TV | Austria | Linear | Cable IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 750,000 | 2,400,000 | 0% | 7.2 M subs in total; assume 1/3 take TV service | https://www.magenta.at/entertain-box | https://newsroom.magenta.at/2018/08/02/ultimate-promise/ | Incorporates cable TV platform acquired by Telekom from UPC Austria (Liberty Global) | ||||||||
 Marquette Adams |
USA |
Marquette Adams Communications | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 1 | 1,692 | 4,700 | 0% | 4.7 k | http://www.marquetteadams.com/packages/4k-ultra-hd-set-top-box/ | ||||||||
 ATVC |
Russia |
ATVC (Arkhangelsk) | Russia | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 15,000 | 100,000 | 0% | 100 k + | https://atvc.ru/arh/help/tv/ultra-hd-i-4-k/ | ||||||||||
 MBC |
Korea |
MBC | Korea | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Immersive | MPEG-H | MPEG-H | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | 2014 | TV | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,250,000 | 8,000,000 | 0% | http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/culture/uhdwalk/ | Assume same reachs as KBS | ||||||||||
 meWatch |
 Singapore |
meWATCH (formerly Toggle) | Singapore | VOD | OTT | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 100,000 | 400,000 | 0% | 400 k | https://www.mewatch.sg/en/search?q=4k§ion=video | https://www.mediacorp.sg/en/corporate/mediacorp-in-the-news/media-releases/audiences-to-enjoy-stunning-4k-content-on-demand-on-mediacorp-s-11808068 | ||||||||||
 Medianet |
Maldives |
Medianet | Maldives | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2018 | 2160p | 3 | 1 | 1,000 | 7,500 | 0% | https://medianet.mv/channels | https://we.lovenature.com/tvchannels/ | |||||||||||
 Movies Anywhere |
USA |
Movies Anywhere | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Apple TV, Roku, Chromeast, Nvidia Shield, Amazon Fire TV, Toshiba, Sony, LG, Vizio Smart TVs | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 2,160,000 | 6,000,000 | 0% | Disney Subsidiary | https://moviesanywhere.com/collection/4kuhdmovies | ||||||||||
 Movistar |
Spain |
Movistar | Spain | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | Surround | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 4,100,000 | 0% | 4.1 M | https://www.movistar.es/particulares/movil/moviles/descodificador-uhd/ | https://advanced-television.com/2019/02/15/movistar-4kchampions-league-channel/ | STB supports HDR10 and HLG: https://www.movistar.es/particulares/movil/moviles/descodificador-uhd/ | ||||||||
 MTC Cable |
USA |
MTC Cable | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 1 | 360 | 1,000 | 0% | < 1 k | https://www.mtctelcom.com/single-post/2019/09/26/Get-the-most-out-of-your-4K-Ultra-High-Definition-TV-with-MTCs-TiVo https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/ee1d9d_4a1f9f69494a49b88ad2404acacf5e26.pdf | ||||||||
 D Smart |
Turkey |
D-Smart | Turkey | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | HEVC | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 200,000 | 956,000 | 0% | 956 k | https://www.dsmart.com.tr/dfix | |||||||||
 My TV Super |
Hong Kong |
MyTV Super (TVB) | Hong Kong | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2016 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,650,000 | 5,000,000 | 0% | 5 M subsribers to OTT platform (May 2018) | https://www.mytvsuper.com/promo/en/faq_webview | https://www.marketing-interactive.com/mytv-super-celebrates-second-birthday-with-huge-growth-and-brand-new-dmp | |||||||||
 Nasa |
Global |
NASA UHD | Global | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Surround | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | HEVC {CAE} | 2018 | 4320p | 3 | 3 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 85% | Harmonic | https://www.nasa.gov/content/ultra-high-definition-video-gallery | https://news.eutelsat.com/pressreleases/nasa-tv-hd-and-nasa-tv-uhd-distributed-on-eutelsat-satellites-2472275 | |||||||||
 Net Now |
Brazil |
NET NOW | Brazil | VOD | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 540,000 | 5,400,000 | 0% | 5.4 M | https://www.net.com.br/tv-por-assinatura/recursos/4k | ||||||||||
 Netflix |
Global |
Netflix | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | 2014 | Most devices | 2160p | 3 | 5 | 33,000,000 | 200,000,000 | 0% | 58.5M US subs q3 2018; total international 78.6M | https://www.businessofapps.com/data/netflix-statistics/ | We will be adding the proportion of UHD content in the Netflix catalog shortly, stay tuned. | ||||||||
 NetWorx |
Bulgaria |
NetWorx | Bulgaria | Linear | Cable IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2020 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 17,500 | 175,000 | 0% | 350 k homes passed with FTTB; assume take rate 50% | https://networx.bg/tv-uslugi | https://advanced-television.com/2020/08/12/spis-funbox-uhd-launches-on-networx/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Networx-BG | ||||||||
 NHK 4K |
Japan |
NHK BS 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ISDB-S3 (ARIB) | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 5,500,000 | 41,570,000 | 0% | 41.57 million (as of October 2018); source The Mainichi | https://www.nhk.or.jp/info/digital/pdf/nhk2018_02_03.pdf | http://www.satellite.co.jp/bscs-4k8k.html | ISDB-S3 | |||||||
 NHK 8K |
Japan |
NHK BS 8K | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Immersive | MPEG4 AAC LC | No | Broadcast | DVB-ASI | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2018 | TV, STB | 4320p | 2 | 3 | 750,000 | 41,570,000 | 0% | 41.57 million (as of October 2018); source The Mainichi | https://www.nhk.or.jp/info/digital/pdf/nhk2018_02_03.pdf | https://nabpilot.org/nhk-launch-worlds-first-8k-broadcasting/ https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/nhk-to-launch-8k-channel-dec-1-with-2001 | https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20181128/p2a/00m/0na/005000c | ISDB-S3 - HEVC Main10 Profile Level 6.2 | |||||
 NOS |
 Portugal |
NOS | Portugal | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 150,000 | 750,000 | 0% | Fixed pay TV 1.33M; DTH 287,400 (q1 2019) | https://www.nos.pt/particulares/televisao/Pages/ultrahd-4k.aspx | http://4k.com/news/portuguese-media-operator-nos-starts-4k-broadcast-channel-for-subscribers-7998/ | https://rethinkresearch.biz/articles/nos-portugal/ | ||||||||
 Intersvyaz |
Russia |
Intersvyaz (Chelyabinsk) | Russia | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 1 | 1,400 | 10,000 | 0% | 10 k | https://www.is74.ru/home/tv/channels/#answer-242554 | ||||||||||
 IVI |
Russia |
IVI | Russia | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | Smart TV, Apple TV, Android TV, iOS, Android, PS4, Xbox, STB | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 140,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | 250k subs by year-end 2017 | http://ivi.ru | https://frontier.ventures/portfolio/ivi-ru/ | |||||||||
 One Media |
USA |
ONE Media | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | 2020 | TV, STB | 1080p | 3 | 2 | 46,080 | 768,000 | -30% | Fewer set suport SLHDR1 & have ATSC3 tuner | https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/aitken-on-nextgen-tv-launch-in-las-vegas | https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/clarkcountynevada | Terrestrial broadcast 768k households (summer 2020) in Clark County (greater Las Vegas area) | |||||||
 Ooredoo |
 Qatar |
Ooredoo | Qatar | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 40,000 | 250,000 | 0% | 400 k | https://www.ooredoo.qa/portal/OoredooQatar/Press/pr-ooredootv-new4kchannelsDetail | ||||||||||
 Orange |
France |
Orange | France | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Multicast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 0% | 9.658M q1 2019 | https://reseaux.orange.fr/maison/decodeur-tv-uhd | https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2019050155927/orange-raises-tv-subs-by-105-000-in-q1-2019.html | 5 UHD TV channels | ||||||||
Orange |
Spain |
Orange | Spain | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 200,000 | 700,000 | 0% | 700 k | https://ayuda.orange.es/particulares/orange-tv/mi-servicio/2374-todo-lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-4k-en-orange-tv | ||||||||||
Orange |
Poland |
Orange Polska | Poland | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 75,000 | 476,000 | 0% | 476k IPTV subs (Q2 2019) | https://www.orange.pl/poradnik/swiat-orange/co-to-jest-4k-wszystko-o-technologii-uhd/ | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2017/11/24/eleven-sports-launches-4k-service-in-poland/ | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/07/26/orange-makes-progress-in-poland-and-romania-2/ | |||||||||
 NowTV |
Hong Kong |
HKT/NowTV | Hong Kong | VOD | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 750,000 | 2,255,000 | 0% | (2015) | https://www.nowtv.now.com/4k-video/ | https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Hong-Kong-pay-TV-providers-embracing-4K | https://technology.informa.com/582456/gloomy-outlook-for-pay-tv-in-hong-as-i-cable-reports-declining-tv-revenues | Also see https://nowplayer.now.com/ | |||||||
 Petrus |
Poland |
Petrus | Poland | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2017 | 2160p | 3 | 1 | 7,500 | 50,000 | 0% | 50k subs | https://petrus.pl/telewizja/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_Poland#Digital_platforms_in_Poland | Super Sport UHD is a package, not a channel | |||||||||
 Maxnet |
Russia |
Maxnet | Russia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 1 | 280 | 2,000 | 0% | 2 k | https://maxnet.ru/2019ultra4k | ||||||||||
 P4 Play |
Poland |
P4 Play | Poland | VOD | IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | 2019 | AndroidTV STB | 2160p | 1 | 1 | 7,500 | 50,000 | 0% | https://biuroprasowe.play.pl/aktualnosci/484766/kolejne-nowosci-w-play-now-tv-box-od-teraz-national-geographic-w-rozdzielczosci-4k | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/play-introduces-4k-content-from-national-geographic--1326317 | ||||||||||
 Pluto TV |
USA |
Pluto TV | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Most devices | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 90,000 | 250,000 | 0% | http://kmplayer.pluto.tv/#!watch/4k-tv | https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-pluto-tv-1095508/ | ||||||||||
 Post TV |
 Luxembourg |
Post TV | Luxembourg | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2016 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 14,000 | 40,000 | 0% | 40 k | https://tv.post.lu/fr/tv-channels/ | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2016/05/12/funbox-4kuhd-debuts-in-luxembourg/ | |||||||||
 QVC 4K |
Japan |
QVC 4K | Japan | Linear | DTH | N/A | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 32,500 | 250,000 | 0% | https://qvc.jp/information/4KQVC | |||||||||||
 Rai 4K |
 Italy |
Rai 4K | Italy | Linear | DTH DTT | BT.2020 | HLG | Stereo | MPEG | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2, DVB-T2 | HEVC | 2016 | TV, STB | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 4,890,600 | 25,740,000 | 0% | 26 M households in italy; 99% receive DTT or DTH | https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rai_4K | FTA! | ||||||||
 Rakuten TV |
Global |
Rakuten TV | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Hisense Smart TVs | 4320p | 3 | 4 | 1,250,000 | 7,500,000 | 0% | Dolby | https://rakuten.tv/uk/lists/4k-movies-to-rent | https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/14/rakuten-tv-expands-to-42-european-countries-gets-direct-button-on-samsung-lg-philips-and-hisense-remotes/ | |||||||||
 Roku |
Global |
Roku Channel | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV HLG | Immersive | Atmos | No | Unicast | N/A | 2017 | Roku | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 6,000,000 | 32,000,000 | 0% | 30.5 M active Roky accounts per Aug 2019 | https://blog.roku.com/en-gb/4k-channels | https://www.whattowatch.com/news/rokus-earnings | |||||||||
 Planeta |
Russia |
Planeta | Russia | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 14,000 | 100,000 | 0% | 100 k | https://planeta.tc/ultraHD | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/07/11/myzen-tv-4k-debuts-in-russia/ | |||||||||
 RCN |
USA |
RCN | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 360,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | > 1M | https://www.rcn.com/4k-tv/4k-tv-programming/ https://advanced-television.com/2019/02/06/rcn-launches-4k-channels-with-ses/ | ||||||||
 Rostelecom |
Russia |
Rostelecom | Russia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 14,000 | 100,000 | 0% | https://www.company.rt.ru/press/news/d451866/ | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/rostelecom-offers-4k-channels--1308059 | Carries Ultra HD Cinema, Russian Extreme Ultra, Eurosport 4K, Insight UHD. LoveNature 4K | |||||||||
 Salt |
 Switzerland |
Salt | Switzerland | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | Yes | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | HEVC | 2018 | Apple TV | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 348,000 | 1,200,000 | 0% | 1.2 M | https://fiber.salt.ch/en/taxonomy/term/34 | https://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Salt-launches-4K-service-with-10Gbps-broadband.php | ||||||||
 SBS Plus |
Korea |
SBS Plus UHD | Korea | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 37,500 | 250,000 | 0% | https://sbsplus.sbs.co.kr/jsp/program/uhd_new.jsp | https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/SBS_F!L | Channel may have been renamed 'SBS F!L UHD' https://www.hcn.co.kr/user/bbs/BD_selectBbs.do?q_bbsCode=1072&q_bbscttSn=00000000000000055675 | ||||||||
 Service Electric Cable TV |
USA |
Service Electric Cable TV | USA | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | MPEG-TS | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 90,000 | 250,000 | 0% | > 250 k | https://www.sectv.com/Web/aspLineups.aspx?strSystem=LV&strSort=4K | ||||||||
 Redcom |
Russia |
Redcom (Khabarovsk) | Russia | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 1 | 2,800 | 20,000 | 0% | 20 k | https://redcom.ru/ctv/channels/ | ||||||||||
 SFR |
France |
SFR | France | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 900,000 | 3,000,000 | 0% | 6.27M fixed subs (q1 2019) | https://actus.sfr.fr/tech/hardware/quels-programmes-sont-compatibles-avec-la-4k-202006190004.html | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/altice-france-raises-fy-objectives-as-ebitda-growth-accelerates-to-10-in-q2--1303057 | |||||||||
 Siminn |
 Iceland |
SÃminn | Iceland | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 1 | 9,200 | 40,000 | 0% | 40 k | https://www.siminn.is/forsida/siminn/i-fjolmidlum/frettir/frett/2017/05/12/4k-haskerpa-i-sjonvarpi-simans | ||||||||||
 Simplitv |
Austria |
SimpliTV SAT | Austria | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 100,000 | 400,000 | 0% | 400 k subscribers; 100 k take premium package | https://www.simplitv.at/media/documents/simpliTV_Senderliste_SAT_Plus_mit_Streaming_08-07-2020_HD_und_UHD.pdf | https://elektro.at/2018/01/23/simplitv-weiter-im-vormarsch/ | |||||||||
 SK Broadband |
Korea |
SK Broadband - B TV | Korea | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | Yes | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Multicast | N/A | HEVC | 2014 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 550,000 | 2,757,000 | 0% | 2,757,000 (2018) | Dolby | https://www.skbroadband.com/product/tv/Page.do?retUrl=/product/tv/PlanUhd | https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2017053147433/sk-broadband-to-carry-4k-channel-from-insight-tv.html | https://www.ngena.net/partners/sk-broadband/ | ||||||
 Sky |
Austria |
SKY | Austria | Linear | DTH Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | Immersive | Atmos | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2016 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 125,000 | 400,000 | 0% | 400 k | https://www.skysportaustria.at/tag/ultra-hd/ | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2016/08/18/sky-deutschland-to-launch-4k-uhd-box-and-sports-channels/ | Dolby Atmos to be launched Summer 2020 | |||||||
Sky |
Germany |
SKY | Germany | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Immersive | Atmos | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,125,000 | 4,800,000 | 0% | 4.8M (q3 2018) and 1.5M Sky Q customers | https://www.sky.de/uhd-187698 | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/10/15/netflix-overtakes-sky-deutschland-in-customer-numbers/ | https://info.sky.de/inhalt/eng/unternehmen_profil_innovationen_start_eng.jsp | |||||||
Sky |
Germany |
SKY | Germany | VOD | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,125,000 | 4,800,000 | 0% | ||||||||||||
Sky |
Italy |
SKY | Italy | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 225,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | 1M?? | https://www.sky.it/tv/skyq/4k-hdr | https://advanced-television.com/2019/01/09/sky-italia-profit-more-than-doubles/ | ||||||||
Sky |
UK |
SKY | UK | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Broadcast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 3,500,000 | 10,000,000 | 0% | 11.7M in the UK (July 2018); 23.7M across Europe with reach over 120M Sky has been acquired by Comcast in 2018 | Dolby | https://www.sky.com/help/articles/watching-sky-q-in-ultra-hd | http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Sky-passes-23-million-subscribers.php | ||||||||
Sky |
UK |
SKY Q | UK | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 HLG | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 3,500,000 | 10,000,000 | 0% | 11.7M in the UK (July 2018); 23.7M across Europe with reach over 120M Sky has been acquired by Comcast in 2018 | Dolby | https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-q-hdr | http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Sky-passes-23-million-subscribers.php | ||||||||
 Skylink |
 Czech-republic |
Skylink (M7 Group) | Czech Republic | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 75,000 | 397,000 | 0% | 397 k | https://www.skylink.cz/program/insight-uhd | https://www.skylink.cz/novinky/152cs-dohoda-o-distribuci-programu-love-nature-hd-a-love-nature-4k-mezi-m7-group-a-blue-ant-media https://www.skylink.cz/novinky/163cs-volne-vysilani-programu-love-nature-take-ve-formatu-4k | |||||||||
Skylink |
Slovakia |
Skylink (M7 Group) | Slovakia | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 40,000 | 190,000 | 0% | 190 k | https://www.skylink.sk/program/insight-uhd | https://www.skylink.sk/novinky/152sk-dohoda-o-distribucii-programov-love-nature-hd-a-love-nature-4k-medzi-m7-group-a-blue-ant-media | ||||||||
 Sky Perfect |
Japan |
SkyPerfecTV | Japan | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | 4k-8K ARIB | HEVC | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 500,000 | 3,275,391 | 0% | 3,275,392 | https://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/4k/ | https://www.skyperfectjsat.space/en/news/detail/number_of_subscribers_as_of_the_end_of_june_2019_1.html | ||||||||
 Stan |
 Australia |
Stan | Australia | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Surround | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | HEVC {CAE} | 2019 | Most devices | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 300,000 | 1,700,000 | 0% | 1,7M (Variety) | https://help.stan.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/115005618227-4K-Ultra-HD-Streaming-on-Stan | https://variety.com/2019/digital/asia/stan-australia-vod-streaming-video-content-deal-with-paramount-1203308798/ | ||||||||
 STINGRAY |
Canada |
STINGRAY | Canada | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 60,000 | 250,000 | 0% | 392k | https://www.stingray.com/platforms/demand | https://www.stingray.com/about-us/press-room/news-and-press-releases/stingray-reports-third-quarter-2020-results | |||||||||
 Stofa |
Denmark |
Stofa | Denmark | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2016 | TV | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 85,000 | 330,000 | 0% | 330 k | https://stofa.dk/tv/kanal/viasat-uhd | ||||||||||
 Sunrise |
Switzerland |
Sunrise | Switzerland | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | Apple TV, Chromecast | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 30,000 | 100,000 | 0% | https://www.sunrise.ch/content/dam/sunrise/residential/hilfe/smarttv/Sunrise_TV_Box_UHD_details_techniques_f.pdf | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/05/09/sunrise-launches-ott-tv-service-with-4k/ https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/05/10/insight-tv-first-4k-hdr-channel-on-sunrises-tv-neo-ott-app/ | ||||||||||
 Swisscom |
Switzerland |
Swisscom | Switzerland | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | DVB | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 600,000 | 2,000,000 | 0% | Fixed broadband 2.03M; Tv connections 1.52M (q2 2019) | https://www.swisscom.ch/en/about/news/2019/11/11-swisscom-uhd-content-on-the-rise.html | https://www.swisscom.ch/en/about/news/2019/05/02-report-q1-2019-mm.html | |||||||||
 T Mobile |
© | T-Mobile USA | USA | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 1 | 3,132 | 8,700 | 0% | 8.7 k | https://www.t-mobile.com/tvision/all-hd-4k-tv | ||||||||||
 Tata Sky |
 India |
Tata Sky | India | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | Surround | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | MPEG-4 | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 500,000 | 17,622,500 | 0% | 17,622,500 (Dec. 2018) | https://www.tatasky.com/dth/set-top-box/tata-sky-ultra-hd-4k | https://dthconnect.com/product/tata-sky-4k-10-plus-2-months-pack/ | https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/dth-operators-attained-7049m-net-pay-active-subscribers-by-qe-dec-31-2018-trai-report-95878.html | Total 70.49 million Q4 2018; tata has 25% market share | ||||||
 Sevstar |
Russia |
SevStar (Sevastopol) | Russia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 2 | 15,000 | 100,000 | 0% | 100 k | https://sevstar.net/ultra-hd/ | Ukraine/Russia (Crimea) | |||||||||
 Telecentro |
 Argentina |
Telecentro | Argentina | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 125,000 | 525,000 | 0% | 525 k | https://telecentro.com.ar/4k | ||||||||||
 Telekom |
 Slovenia |
Telekom Slovenije | Slovenia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 175,000 | 909,000 | 0% | 50.5% of [approx. 1.8M] subsribers opt for IPTV service | https://www.telekom.si/zasebni-uporabniki/ponudba/tv-in-zabava/televizija/programi | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2020/01/10/discovery-brings-eurosport-4k-and-hgtv-to-slovenia-with-telekom-slovenje/ | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/04/18/chris-dziadul-reports-focus-on-telekom-slovenije/ | Carries Eurosport 4K, TravelXP 4K | |||||||
 Telesat |
 Belgium |
Telesat | Belgium | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | HEVC | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 12,500 | 55,000 | 0% | 55 k | https://www.telesat.be/tv-numerique/basic/ | |||||||||
 Telia |
Finland |
Telia | Finland | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 90,000 | 400,000 | 0% | 400 k | https://www.telia.fi/liiga/liiga-uhd | ||||||||||
 Telpol |
Poland |
Telpol | Poland | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 1 | 7,500 | 50,000 | 0% | http://www.telpol.net.pl/telpol/aktualnosci/tv-cyfrowa-joy-tv/eleven-sports-w-rozdzielczosci-k,1,1,12174 | https://twitter.com/ELEVENSPORTSPL/status/1228290690066657280 | ||||||||||
 Telus |
Canada |
Telus | Canada | VOD | IPTV | BT.2020 | HDR10 | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 275,000 | 1,100,000 | 0% | 1.1 M | https://www.telus.com/en/bc/support/article/available-4k-video-content | ||||||||||
Telus |
Canada |
Telus | Canada | Linear | IPTV DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 275,000 | 1,100,000 | 0% | 1.1 M | https://www.telus.com/en/bc/support/article/available-4k-video-content | ||||||||||
 Tencent |
China |
Tencent | China | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Apple TV, IoS, Android, TV | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 15,000,000 | 62,590,000 | 0% | 62.6 M (March 2018) | Dolby | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2018/03/19/chinas-tencent-video-reaches-62-6-million-subscribers/ | |||||||||
 The Explorers |
Global |
The Explorers | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Stereo | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | iOS, tvOS, Android, Android TV | 4320p | 1 | 3 | 150,000 | 1,000,000 | 0% | No idea of subs base | https://theexplorers.com/about/manifeste.html | 50 pfs | |||||||||
 TiVO |
USA |
Tivo Stream 4K | USA | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | HEVC | 2020 | TiVo Stream 4K | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 36,000 | 100,000 | 0% | No numbers yet; only just launched | TiVo | Subscribers needs a Sling TV subscription for most linear content. | ||||||||
 Tivusat |
Italy |
Tivùsat | Italy | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 750,000 | 3,500,000 | 0% | https://www.tivusat.tv/4kpertutti/ | http://www.digitaltvnews.net/?p=33183 | ||||||||||
 Toya |
Poland |
Toya | Poland | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 25,000 | 160,000 | 0% | 160k subs | https://toya.net.pl/prasa/20191015/toya-uruchamia-nowa-telewizyjna-platforme-maxx-z-odbiornikiem-4k | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/toya-to-introduce-new-4k-tv-platform--1312345 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_Poland#Digital_platforms_in_Poland | ||||||||
 Tattelecom |
Russia |
Tattelecom (Kazan) | Russia | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 750,000 | 500,000 | 0% | 500 k | https://tattelecom.ru/support/news/20190408?cityV=%D0%91%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BB%D1%8B | ||||||||||
 True Visions |
 Thailand |
TrueVisions | Thailand | Linear | DTH Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2018 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 150,000 | 800,000 | 0% | 800 k | https://truevisionsgroup.truecorp.co.th/post/8d28a763-d750-4b11-9a68-98163d229bda | https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2018062452619/truevisions-launches-thailand-s-first-4k-channel.html | ||||||||
 Turkcell |
Turkey |
Turkcell | Turkey | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 275,000 | 1,500,000 | 0% | 1.5 M | https://medya.turkcell.com.tr/bulletins/turkcell-tv-kullanicilari-mac-keyfini-4k-ultra-hd-kalitesinde-yasayacak/ | http://investor.turkcell.com.tr/2015/turkcell-group | |||||||||
Turkcell |
Turkey |
Turkcell | Turkey | VOD | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 275,000 | 1,500,000 | 0% | 1.5 M | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019/01/24/love-nature-4k-announces-turkish-channel-launch-with-tv/ | ||||||||||
 TV Globo |
Brazil |
TV Globo | Brazil | Linear | DTH DTT | BT.709 | SDR | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Broadcast | N/A | 2016 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 5 | 10,000,000 | 91,000,000 | 0% | Dolby | https://imprensa.globo.com/programas/ligacoes-perigosas/textos/globo-tera-estreia-inedita-de-minisserie-em-4k-na-tv-conectada/ | https://www.economist.com/business/2014/06/05/globo-domination | |||||||||
 TV Vlaanderen |
Belgium |
TV Vlaanderen (M7 Group) | Belgium | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | HLG | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2017 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 13,200 | 60,000 | 0% | 60 k | https://www.tv-vlaanderen.be/satelliet-tv/basic/ | |||||||||
 UMAX |
Korea |
UMAX | Korea | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Immersive | MPEG-H | MPEG-H | Broadcast | 8VSB | HEVC | 2014 | TV, STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,250,000 | 7,300,000 | 0% | http://umax.cabletvvod.co.kr/introduce/business.php | https://cinescopophilia.com/umax-is-the-first-4k-cable-channel-in-the-world/ | Umax is operated by a company with the confusing name "Cable TV VOD" which claims to have 7.3 M subscribers. [source] | ||||||||
 UPC |
Poland |
UPC | Poland | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 250,000 | 1,434,600 | 0% | http://media.upc.pl/106705-upc-zmienia-oblicze-cyfrowej-rozrywki-wprowadzajac-przelomowy-dekoder-4k-tv-box | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2020/08/24/liberty-unveils-4k-mini-tv-box/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_Poland#Digital_platforms_in_Poland | Carries Canal+ UHD channels | ||||||||
 Vectra |
Poland |
Vectra | Poland | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 150,000 | 970,933 | 0% | https://www.vectra.pl/4k | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/02/26/4k-first-for-vectra/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_Poland#Digital_platforms_in_Poland | |||||||||
 Viaplay |
Global |
Viaplay | Nordic | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2019 | Apple TV, Chromecast | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 750,000 | 2,510,000 | 0% | 2.51M subs (Q1 2020) | https://kundservice.viaplay.se/ultra-hd/ | https://www.flatpanels.dk/nyhed.php?subaction=showfull&id=1562311002 | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2020/06/26/nent-group-upgrades-viaplay-subscriber-target/ | Viaplay is the streaming platform of Viasat | |||||||
 Videocon |
India |
Videocon D2H | India | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | HEVC | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 1 | 1,000 | 50,000 | 0% | in 2018 merged with Dish TV; appx. Subs base after merger 28M | https://www.d2h.com/home/news-details?id=117 | https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/merger-of-dish-tv-india-videocon-d2h-completed/article23322042.ece | ||||||||
 Virgin Media |
UK |
Virgin Media | UK | Linear | Cable | BT.2020 | HLG | Surround | AC-3 | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 2,000,000 | 5,900,000 | 0% | 5.9 M | https://my.virginmedia.com/customer-news/articles/ultra-hd-4k.html | ||||||||||
 Vivo Play |
Brazil |
Vivo Play | Brazil | VOD | OTT | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | Most devices | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 40,000 | 351,000 | 0% | 351 k | https://www.vivo.com.br/para-voce/produtos-e-servicos/para-casa/tv | http://nextvlatam.com/love-nature-4k-sells-vod-content-to-vivo-play-and-looke-in-brazil/ https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2018010950368/telefonica-vivo-extends-iptv-reach-in-brazil.html | |||||||||
 VNPT |
 Vietnam |
VNPT | Vietnam | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 100,000 | 500,000 | 0% | 500 k Q4 2018) | https://vnpt.com.vn/gioi-thieu/tin-tuc/vnpt-ra-mat-goi-cuoc-home-toc-do-internet-gap-doi-ho-tro-truyen-hinh-4k.html | http://vnptmedia.vn/english/news/vnpt-media-news/201810/mytv-the-9-year-journey-of-winning-over-customers-trust-615814/ | |||||||||
 Vodafone |
Portugal |
Vodafone | Portugal | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | AC-3 | No | Multicast | N/A | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 120,000 | 650,000 | 0% | 628,000 TV customers; Fixed Broadband 693,000 | https://www.vodafone.pt/pacotes/televisao/ultrahd-4k.html/ | https://advanced-television.com/2019/07/18/vodafone-portugal-unveils-new-4k-stb/ | https://www.vodafone.pt/en/press-releases/2019/7/vodafone-portugal-maintains-upward-trend-during-q1.html | ||||||||
Vodafone |
Spain |
Vodafone | Spain | Linear | IPTV | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | AC-3 | No | Multicast | N/A | 2016 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 250,000 | 1,275,000 | 0% | TV customers 1,275M; broadband 3.216M | https://www.vodafone.es/c/particulares/es/productos-y-servicios/television/ | https://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Orange-Spain-launches-Android-TV-with-HDR-adding-Amazon-Video.php | https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019/01/25/vodafone-sees-spanish-tv-numbers-bounce-back/ | ||||||||
Vodafone |
Germany |
Vodafone | Germany | Linear | IPTV Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | Surround | N/A | No | Multicast | N/A | 2017 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 5 | 10,000,000 | 42,024,800 | 0% | 52.4% of German TV households (80.2 M HHs) since acquisition of LGI's UnityMedia | https://zuhauseplus.vodafone.de/digital-fernsehen/hdtv.html | https://advanced-television.com/2017/02/13/vodafone-4k-for-spain-and-germany/ | https://www.ampereanalysis.com/insight/vodafones-unitymedia-acquisition-poses-threat-to-deutsche-telekoms-magenta-products | ||||||||
Vodafone |
Czech-republic |
Vodafone | Czech Republic | Linear | IPTV Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 500,000 | 2,000,000 | 0% | 1.5M RGUs for UPC Cz at moment of acquisition by Vodafone CR | https://www.vodafone.cz/televize/ | https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/02/17/upc-ceska-republika-name-set-to-disappear-on-1-april/ | Only offers Netflix in 4K via its STB; no linear UHD channels; see https://www.vodafone.cz/televize/komplet/ | ||||||||
Vodafone |
Romania |
Vodafone | Romania | Linear | IPTV Cable | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 350,000 | 1,500,000 | 0% | 1.34M subs for UPC Ro at moment of acquisition by Vodafone Ro | https://www.vodafone.ro/servicii-fixe/televiziune/4K | https://business-review.eu/news/upc-romania-sold-to-vodafone-as-part-of-multinational-deal-168601#:~:text=In%202017%2C%20UPC%20Romania%20had,were%20users%20of%20mobile%20services. | Carries Eurosport 4K https://www.vodafone.ro/despre-noi/media/media/comunicate-de-presa-2020/eurosport-4k-este-disponibil-gratuit-pentru-abonatii-upc-din-si-mai-multe-orase-din-romania/index.htm | ||||||||
 Voo |
Belgium |
VOO | Belgium | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | N/A | 2019 | TV | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 100,000 | 404,000 | 0% | 404 k | https://assistance.voo.be/fr/support/television/la-carte-tv-numerique/options-et-chaines-tv/quels-programmes-seront-proposes-en-ultra-hd--4k.html | ||||||||||
 Vudu |
USA |
Vudu | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2015 | TV | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 9,000,000 | 25,000,000 | 0% | 25M users - the platform is pay per view | Dolby | https://www.watchvudu.com/uhd/ | https://digiday.com/media/walmart-vudu-shopper-data-advertising-video-market/ | ||||||||
 Wuaki TV |
France |
wuaki tv | France | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | No | Unicast | N/A | 2015 | Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Hisense Smart TVs | 2160p | 3 | 2 | 45,000 | 150,000 | 0% | it's wuaki tv called now Rakuten TV - 7M q1 2019 | https://rakuten.tv/ie/lists/wuaki-tv-cinema | https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/14/rakuten-tv-expands-to-42-european-countries-gets-direct-button-on-samsung-lg-philips-and-hisense-remotes/ | |||||||||
 Youku |
China |
Youku | China | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | Atmos | Atmos | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | IOS, TV | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 5,000,000 | 20,000,000 | 0% | 30M EOY 2016 (Wikipedia) | Dolby | https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_28753713.html | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youku#Merger | ||||||||
 Youtube |
Global |
YouTube | Global | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Surround | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2013 | Most devices | 4320p | 2 | 5 | 85,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 | -11% | https://www.youtube.com/4K | YouTube was the first ever open, customer-facing service to offer a UHD experience in 2013. | ||||||||||
 Zigoo |
Netherlands |
Ziggo | Netherlands | Linear | Cable | BT.709 | SDR | Surround | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB | 2019 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 780,000 | 3,900,000 | 0% | 3.9 M | https://community.ziggo.nl/zenderaanbod-tv-pakketten-256/hoe-bekijk-ik-love-nature-in-4k-42142 | ||||||||||
 UHD1 |
Germany |
UHD1 | Germany | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2015 | STB | 2160p | 3 | 3 | 500,000 | 2,100,000 | 0% | HD+: 2.1 M subs in 2017 | https://www.hd-plus.de/themen/uhdtv | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD%2B#UHD_channels | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD%2B | FTA (according to https://en.satexpat.com/4k/ ). May be demo channel. | ||||||
 QVC |
Germany |
QVC | Germany | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2017 | STB / TV | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 12,500,000 | 60,000,000 | 0% | Can be received in Germany by DTH, DTT, IPTV (Telekom Magenta TV + Vodafone Giga TV) + cable + OTT i.e. nearly who population | https://qvc.scene7.com/is/content/QVC/qvc_de/pdf/tv-empfang/TV-Empfang-QVC.pdf | https://advanced-television.com/2017/10/24/qvc-goes-uhd-in-germany/ | FTA. Can be received via DVB-T2. See https://qvc.scene7.com/is/content/QVC/qvc_de/pdf/tv-empfang/TV-Empfang-QVC.pdf Check! | |||||||
 QVC Zwei |
Germany |
QVC Zwei | Germany | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2019 | STB / TV | 2160p | 1 | 5 | 12,500,000 | 60,000,000 | 0% | Can be received in Germany by DTH, DTT, IPTV (Telekom Magenta TV + Vodafone Giga TV) + cable + OTT i.e. nearly who population | https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/74255/uhd_pearltv_gibt_auf_qvc_startet_zweiten_sender/ | Pearl.tv livestreams on YouTube in 4K | FTA. Can be received via DVB-T2. See https://qvc.scene7.com/is/content/QVC/qvc_de/pdf/tv-empfang/TV-Empfang-QVC.pdf Check! | |||||||
 4K1 |
France |
4K1 | France | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S | HEVC | 2015 | STB / TV | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 3,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 0% | https://de.eutelsat.com/en/services/broadcast/ultra-hd/hotbird-4k1.html | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/fr/Hotbird-4K1.html | May be demo channel. By Eutelsat. FTA (according to https://en.satexpat.com/4k/ ) | ||||||||
Dom.ru |
Russia |
Dom.ru | Russia | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 | Stereo | N/A | No | Unicast | N/A | 2020 | TV, STB | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 6,900,000 | 0% | 6.9 M | https://msk.domru.ru/movix-pro/ | ||||||||||
 Lounge TV |
Czech-republic |
Lounge TV 4K | Czech Republic | Linear | DTH | BT.2020 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2019 | STB / TV | 2160p | 1 | 2 | 20,000 | 100,000 | 0% | https://loungetv.cz/en/ | https://www.telecompaper.com/news/czech-broadcaster-lounge-tv-launches-4k-channel--1301861 | FTA according to https://en.satexpat.com/4k/ | ||||||||
Hispasat |
 Latam |
Hispasat 4K TV | Latam | Linear | DTH | BT.709 | SDR | N/A | N/A | No | Broadcast | DVB-S2 | HEVC | 2019 | STB / TV | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 250,000 | 1,000,000 | 5% | https://www.hispasat.com/en/press-room/press-releases/archivo-2019/381/hispasat-presents-its-new-satellite-video-services-in-ibc-2019 | https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/es/Hispasat-4K-TV.html | FTA according to https://en.satexpat.com/4k/ | ||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
WUTV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 220,000 | 612,780 | 0% | 612,780 | InterDigital | Fox | Buffalo, NY, USA | ||||||||
 NBC |
USA |
WSTM-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 135,000 | 373,320 | 0% | 373,320 | InterDigital | NBC | Syracuse, NY, USA | ||||||||
 Komo |
USA |
KOMO-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 750,000 | 2,098,800 | 0% | 2,098,800 | InterDigital | ABC | Seattle, WA, USA | ||||||||
 MyNet |
USA |
WRDC | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 450,000 | 1,237,230 | 0% | 1,237,230 | InterDigital | MyNet | Raleigh, NC, USA | ||||||||
 CW |
USA |
KOCB-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 250,000 | 666,690 | 0% | 666,690 | InterDigital | CW | Oklahoma City, OK, USA | ||||||||
 CBS |
USA |
KEYE-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 330,000 | 912,400 | 0% | 912,400 | InterDigital | CBS | Austin, TX, USA | ||||||||
 ABC |
USA |
WEAR | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 210,000 | 584,290 | 0% | 584,290 | InterDigital | NBC | Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL, USA | ||||||||
 ABC |
USA |
KATU | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 475,000 | 1,315,470 | 0% | 1,315,470 | InterDigital | ABC | Portland, OR, USA | ||||||||
 NBC |
USA |
WZTV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 400,000 | 1,102,340 | 0% | 1,102,340 | InterDigital | Nashville, TN, USA | |||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
WPGH | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 400,000 | 1,166,130 | 0% | 1,166,130 | InterDigital | Fox (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | ||||||||
 KJZZ |
USA |
KJZZ-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 400,000 | 1,100,260 | 0% | 1,100,260 | InterDigital | Independent | Salt Lake City, UT, USA | ||||||||
 NBC |
USA |
KSNV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 300,000 | 833,510 | 0% | 833,510 | InterDigital | NBC | Las Vegas, NV, USA | ||||||||
 TVP |
Poland |
TVP/Emitel | Poland | Linear | Terrestrial | N/A | HLG | Immersive | AC-4 | Atmos | Broadcast | DVB-T2 | HEVC | 2021 | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 2,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 0% | 90% of 13M Polish HH | https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021/04/28/polish-dvb-t2-trial-expanded/ | Trial bassis from Euro 2021 until oficial 2022 change to DVB-T2. (Audion AC-4 & DD+). Major relaunch for WC 2022. | Used 13M Polish households zs stzrting point to estimate reach | ||||||||
Stan |
Australia |
FoxTel | Australia | Linear | DTH | N/A | SDR | Surround | N/A | Broadcast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 3 | 750,000 | 3,450,000 | 0% | 3,450,000 | https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2021/05/08/foxtel-streaming-news-corp/ | Two dedicated channels – FOX SPORTS Ultra HD and Foxtel Movies Ultra HD | ||||||||||
 Evoca-TV |
USA |
Evoca TV | USA | Linear | Hybrid OTA OTT | N/A | SDR | Surround | N/A | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | 2020 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 1 | 5,000 | 25,000 | Nothing public | |||||||||||||
 Watcha-TV |
Korea |
Watcha | Korea | N/A | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV HDR10+ | Immersive | Atmos | N/A | N/A | HEVC | 2020 | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | https://www.mobilescout.com/tech/news/n114503/samsung-partners-watcha-expand-hdr-content.html | |||||||||||||
 Paramount |
Global |
Paramount+ | Global | N/A | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Surround | 5.1 AC3 | N/A | N/A | HEVC | MPEG-DASH, HLS | 2021 | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-Does-Paramount-support-streaming-in-4K-Dolby-Vision-and-or-HDR10 | ||||||||||||
 Showtime |
USA |
Showtime | US and Canada | N/A | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Surround | 5.1 AC3 | N/A | N/A | HEVC | MPEG-DASH, HLS | 2020 | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | https://hd-report.com/2021/03/17/showtime-streaming-4k-dolby-vision/ | ||||||||||||
 Arte |
France |
Arte | France | Linear | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV | Immersive | AC-4 | Unicast | HbbTV 2.0.2 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | All HbbTV UHD TVs | 2160p50 | 1 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | https://surround-sound.info/news/arte-mit-dolby-vision-und-dolby-atmos-details-und-klarstellungen-31211/ | |||||||||||
 U-Next |
Japan |
U-Next | Japan | N/A | OTT | BT.2020 | DV | Immersive | Atmos | N/A | N/A | HEVC | 2020 | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | https://help.unext.jp/guide/detail/what-is-dolby-vison | |||||||||||||
 IRIB-UHD |
 Iran |
IRIB-UHD | Iran | Linear | DTH DTT | BT.2020 | HLG | Surround | HE-AAC V2 | N/A | DVB | HEVC | IRIB | 2020 | All HbbTV UHD TVs | 2160p50 | 3 | 3 | 250,000 | 250,000 | 3,000,000 | Reach number of Subs: 30 millions for terrestrial reception in IRAN and MENA region for satellite reception | Data provided by IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcaster). HbbTV is supported for interactivity. 20Mbps bitrate | |||||||||
 Prosieben 1 |
Germany |
ProSiebenSat.1 | Germany | Linear | DTH | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | Broadcast | N/A | 2021 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
 Hulu |
USA |
Hulu | USA | VOD | OTT | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV HDR10+ | Surround | N/A | N/A | N/A | HEVC | 2020 | Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 | https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/24/hulu-originals-now-adding-hdr-support-compatible-with-apple-tv-4k/ | ||||||||||||
 WTVZ |
USA |
WTVZ | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2020 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 725,580 | 725,580 | InterDigital | MNT (Norfolk, VA USA) | Norfolk, VA USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 ABC |
USA |
WSYX | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 999,300 | 999,300 | InterDigital | ABC (Columbus, OH) | Columbus, OH, USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 WWMT |
USA |
WWMT | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 781,080 | 781,080 | InterDigital | CBS (Grand Rapids, MI) | Grand Rapids, MI, USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 KATV |
USA |
KATV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 562,060 | 562,060 | InterDigital | ABC (Little Rock, AR) | Little Rock, AR, USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 WNUV |
USA |
WNUV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 1,129,830 | 1,129,830 | InterDigital | CW (Baltimore, MD) | Baltimore, MD, USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 WKRC-TV |
USA |
WKRC-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 925,900 | 925,900 | InterDigital | CBS (Cincinnati, OH) | Cincinnati, OH, USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 KDNL-TV |
USA |
KDNL-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 1239210 | 1239210 | InterDigital | ABC (St. Louis, MO) | St. Louis, MO, USA (12/11/2021) | ||||||||||
 M3.HU |
Hungary |
M3.HU | Hungary | Linear | OTT | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||
 NPO 1 |
Netherlands |
NPO 1 | Netherlands | Linear | Terrestrial | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | Multicast | N/A | 2021 | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||
 RMC Sport |
France |
RMC Sport | France | Linear | OTT | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | Unicast | N/A | 2021 | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||||||||||||
 RTL UHD |
Germany |
RTL UHD | Germany | Linear | All | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | 2160p | 1 | 3 | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||
 Talktalk TV |
UK |
TalkTalk | UK | Linear | IPTV | N/A | SDR | Immersive | N/A | Multicast | N/A | 2022 | STB | 2160p | 1 | 4 | 1,500,000 | 4,200,000 | https://www.globalsecuritymag.fr/Netgem-annonce-la-signature-avec,20211013,117127.html | Box supplied by Netgem | (12/03/2022) | |||||||||||
 ABC 45 |
USA |
WXLV-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 717,110 | 717,110 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 TBD |
USA |
WIAV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Stereo | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 2,565,580 | 2,565,580 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 ABC |
USA |
WJLA | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2021 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 2,565,580 | 2,565,580 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
WLUK | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 717,110 | 717,110 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 CBS 12 |
USA |
WPEC | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 870,720 | 870,720 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 ABC 4 |
USA |
WCIV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 369,800 | 369,800 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 NBC |
USA |
WEYI | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 439,380 | 439,380 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 CBS |
USA |
WRGB | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 556,730 | 556,730 | InterDigital | ||||||||||||
 TF1 4K |
France |
TF1 4K | France | Linear | OTT | BT.709 | SDR | Stereo | N/A | Unicast | N/A | 2018 | STB | 2160p | 2 | 4 | 3,000,000 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Sky |
UK |
SKY Glass | UK | Linear | IPTV | BT.2020 | HDR10 DV HLG | Immersive | N/A | Multicast | N/A | HEVC | 2021 | TV | 2160p | 3 | 4 | 3,500,000 | 10,000,000 | 0% | Sky | Rolling out in Ireland, Italy and Germany late 2022 | ||||||||||
 ABC 13 |
USA |
WLOS | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 940,000 | 940,000 | InterDigital | ABC 13 (Greenville, SC, USA) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 Fox 29 |
USA |
KABB | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 4 | 1,031,180 | 1,031,180 | InterDigital | Fox 29 (San Antonio, TX, USA) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 Fox 26 |
USA |
KMPH-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 607,200 | 607,200 | InterDigital | Fox 26 (Fresno-Visalia, CA, USA) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 Fox 42 |
USA |
KPTM | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 439,530 | 439,530 | InterDigital | Fox 42 (Omaha, NE, USA) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 Fox Richmond |
USA |
WRLH-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 585,030 | 585,030 | InterDigital | Fox 35 (Richmond-Petersburg, VA, USA) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 ABC 33 |
USA |
WABM | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 730,440 | 730,440 | InterDigital | ABC (Birmingham, AL) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 Fox Kansas |
USA |
KSAS | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Immersive | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 447,710 | 447,710 | InterDigital | Fox (Springfield) | 8/25/2022 | ||||||||||
 ABC |
USA |
WICS | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 365,240 | 365,240 | InterDigital | ABC (Springfield IL) | 3/29/2023 | ||||||||||
 ABC WHAM |
USA |
WHAM | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2023 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 412,190 | 412,190 | InterDigital | ABC (Rochester, NY) | 3/29/2023 | ||||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
KDSM-TV | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2023 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 457,040 | 457,040 | InterDigital | Fox (Des Moines, IA) | 3/29/2023 | ||||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
WKEF | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | Surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2023 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 476,790 | 476,790 | InterDigital | Fox (Dayton, OH) | 3/29/2023 | ||||||||||
 Fox |
USA |
WUHF | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2023 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 412,190 | 412,190 | InterDigital | Fox (Rochester, NY) | 3/29/2023 | ||||||||||
 ABC |
USA |
WICD | USA | Linear | Terrestrial | BT.2020 | SL-HDR1 | surround | AC-4 | Broadcast | ATSC 3.0 | HEVC | MPEG-DASH | 2022 | 1080p | 3 | 3 | 365,240 | 365,240 | ABC (Champaign, IL) | 3/29/2023 |
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