3D TV homes set to rocket, but glasses remain a problem

The number of 3D TV homes will rocket from 13.5 million at the end of last year to over 100 million by 2017, according to DTVE publisher Informa Telecoms & Media.

However, the 3D TV sector faces several challenges including a lack of content, scarcity of channels, high production costs and the fact that many viewers do not like wearing glasses.

There is currently a fierce debate in the industry as to whether 3D TV has a viable future, but Informa says that the sector will grow strongly because of the backing of key industry players including set manufacturers, platform owners and the Hollywood studios.