DTH (Direct-to-Home)

A satellite-based television broadcasting service that delivers channels straight to a subscriber's dish and set-top box without a local cable operator in between.

Definition

Direct-to-Home – A satellite-based television broadcasting service that delivers channels straight to a subscriber's dish and set-top box without a local cable operator in between. Often reported as a separate, smaller segment for telecom operators that also sell mobile and broadband, monetized through subscription/recharge fees rather than usage-based mobile revenue. Found In: Segment disclosures (revenue by segment)