Bridge Ratings President Dave Van Dyke said, "HD growth is slower than previously thought due to conservative estimates related to the automotive market component and slow adoption by the majority of consumers. It is difficult to project how quickly the auto industry will embrace the technology."

Bridge is also projecting a possible 100 million satellite radio subscribers by 2020, though it needs to be said that forecasts that deep into the future should be looked at with caution.

[Radio World Online]