But what makes Spain unique in Western Europe is that about half of households have broadband but not pay TV, one of the highest internet-only household rates in Europe, according to research firm Parks Associates. And, consumers in Spain are also more likely than those in France, Germany and the UK to trade in a pay TV subscription in favor of a digital video service. HBO is likely to be targeting those consumers.
From the article "In Spain, Winter Is Coming with the Launch of HBO España" by www.emarketer.com
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