Digital convergence is a consequence that associates with the development including digitization of media content, packetization of service networks, and intellectualization of terminal equipments. It facilitates traditional communications, video broadcasting and IT applications to be integrated in a single network. This trend brings a variety of opportunities and challenges to the traditional telecom carriers, various types of video and information network operators, service application developers, terminal equipment manufacturers and government policies of regulations, etc. The development of digital convergence will not only bring numerous consumers more diversified services and applications presented in the way of living, but also change the style of life, work and entertainment of people. It's a long-term development, and the impact is far-reaching. This article will elaborate the trend of digital convergence development from the view covering definition of digital convergence, development of a variety of service types, examples of service integration, policies conducted by the government and the outlook in the future.
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