Foxtel has officially confirmed to deliver 3D technology following extensive internal testing using Samsung 3D TVs thereby enabling Australians to be the first to have the essence of the latest technology.

Williams said, "I expect that Foxtel will bring its first test broadcasts in 3D to subscribers in 2011".

Foxtel has already spoken to BSkyB in the UK about accessing 3D content for use in Australia. The pay TV broadcaster has also confirmed that its HD set-top boxes are already 3D enabled.

The latest 3D technology is no passing fad, however, with endless Melbourne cinema screens adopting the technology in the past six months.

Foxtel has been approached by several vendors, including Samsung, Sony and Panasonic, with a view to dealing with them in the launch of 3D TV in Australia.

Williams said, "3D is an exciting development in broadcasting and Foxtel HD set-top units have already carried 3D signals in our premises with terrific picture clarity. Foxtel will continue to run laboratory trials on 3D transmissions over the next year".

The huge success of Avatar, which grossed over $1 billion dollars for the News Corporation in less than 20 days, gave 3D a boost, thereby attracting many movie studios that are very keen to provide the content.