Market Trends

Major US Pay-TV Providers Lost About 1,230,000 Subscribers in 2Q 2021

Durham, NH, August 18, 2021—Leichtman Research Group (LRG) found that the largest pay-TV providers in the U.S.– representing about 95% of the market – lost about 1,230,000 net video subscribers in 2Q 2021, compared to a pro forma net loss of about 1,505,000 in 2Q 2020. 

Satellite Launch Vehicle Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2026

London, UK, August 11, 2021--According to new research from  Trends Market Research, the Global Satellite Launch Vehicle Market will grow  at a  Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2017 to 2026. Growing remote sensing applications is one of the major factor fuelling market growth. However, regulatory norms restricting the knowledge and resources sharing of technologies related to the launch owing to mission-critical applications are restricting the market growth.

Global 5G Connections to Reach 3.2 Billion by 2026

Hampshire, UK, August 10,  2021: A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G connections will reach 3.2 billion by 2026; rising from 310 million in 2021. To maximise the monetisation of this significant growth in connections, it predicts that operators will accelerate investment into standalone 5G networks to best position their services to manage future capacity. Standalone 5G networks leverage next-generation technologies, such as network orchestration tools, to enable operators to monetise data-intensive use cases, like remote healthcare and mobile gaming.

Gap between OTT and Traditional Pay-TV Services Continues to Grow According to Parks Associates

Addison, Tex., July 30, 2021-- New research  from Parks Associates reveals 82% of US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT service and 58% subscribe to a traditional pay-TV service. Parks Associates today announced the release of its latest Consumer Insights Dashboard, a new ongoing service that analyzes the firm’s quarterly surveys of 10,000 US broadband households to track consumer adoption of home services, including home internet, pay-TV, and mobile services.

A Nearly US$17 Billion Opportunity for Flat Panel Satellite Antennas Over the Next Decade

Cambridge, Mass, July 28, 2021–NSR’s Flat Panel Satellite Antenna Analysis, 6th Edition report, released today, sees over 6M cumulative FPA shipments generating nearly $17B in equipment revenues over the next decade. The growing Non-GEO HTS Consumer Broadband market will yield nearly 5 million in shipments alone, driven by the growing number of HTS constellations expected over the next ten years.

New WTA Report, “Service Automation and Orchestration for Teleport Operators,” Explores the Power of Process Automation

New York City, NY, July 22, 2021–The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released Service Automation and Orchestration for Teleport Operators, a new research report that shares insights from thought leaders around the industry on the power of process automation to drive high QOS, revenue growth and new business models. In the report, executives share their experiences and discuss a range of topics from the role of service orchestration, where it can be applied for the most benefit and key steps to doing so successfully. The report was sponsored by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

SIA Releases its 24th annual State of the Satellite Industry Report

Washington, D.C., July 21, 2021-- The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) released its 24th annual State of the Satellite Industry Report, a study of the satellite industry performance. The report, produced by BryceTech, provides an overview of 2020 activity derived from proprietary surveys, in-depth public information, and independent analysis.

NSR Report: Maritime Satcom Embraces Transition Towards HTS Architectures

Cambridge, MA -July 19, 2021 – NSR’s Maritime SATCOM Markets, 9th Edition report finds on-going challenges in some segments of the Maritime SATCOM Markets through 2022. While 2020 and 2021 continue to feel the impacts of COVID-19 in segments such as the cruise ship industry, the migration towards HTS-based services accelerates. Switching from MSS Broadband to VSAT connectivity are driving revenues in the near to medium terms.

Euroconsult:Space Sector Ground Segment Report Forecasts US$ 67 Billion Cumulated Market Value from 2021 to 2030

Paris, France, July 13, 2021 - In response to the rapid growth and growing interest in the ground segment market, leading international consulting and market intelligence firm Euroconsult have released a new report analyzing revenue opportunities looking specifically at the Satcom, Earth Observation and Defense sectors.

NSR Report: 24,700 Satellites to be Ordered and Launched by 2030

Cambridge, Mass, July 1, 2021 - NSR’s latest report, Global Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Markets, 11th Edition, sees post-pandemic rebound driven by constellations, innovative technologies, and new services offerings. Over the next 10 years, satellite manufacturing and launch order volumes reach nearly 24,700.  Upcoming deadlines for international regulatory filings, strong investments from public and private investors, and the associated capacity influx by Non-GEO HTS will drive significant orders and launches through 2030.