VITAL STATISTICS
Key Indicators Reflecting Trends and Opportunities in the Global Satellite Market
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) released its annual survey of the satellite industry. For the 14th year in a row, the global satellite industry posted positive growth. In 2011, the industry grew by five percent and topped US $177.3 Billion in revenues.
To view a pdf of the highlights of the latest Satelite Industry Report click here.
Direct-to-Home Service Subscribers in the US
(as of March 31, 2013)
(as of March 31, 2013)
| Service Provider | No. of Subscribers |
| DirecTV | 20.11 million |
| Echostar | 14.2 million |
| TOTAL | 34.18 million |
(source: company sources)
Subscribers to US Satellite Broadband Services
(as of March 31, 2013)
| Service Provider | No. of Subscribers |
| HughesNet | 659,000 |
| Viasat's Exede | 512,000 |
| TOTAL | 1,125,000 |
(source: company sources)
Subscribers to Satellite Phone Services
(as of end 2012)
| Service Provider | No. of Subscribers |
| Thuraya | 220,000 |
| Globalstar | 250,000 |
| Iridium | 611,000 |
| Inmarsat iSatPhone | 84,000 |
Click on the image below to check out the latest International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Statistics:
