Market Trends

New WTA Report, “Insights that Improve Quality of Service,” Provides Key Data from WTA Certification Auditors on Management Practices

New York City, NY, June 25, 2020-The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released High Performance: Insights that Improve Quality of Service, a new research report in the High Performance series that explores the biggest threats to quality of service, how management practice affects QOS outcomes and the sometimes-unexpected factors that underpin high performance or lead to its opposite.

 

NSR Projects US$ 478 Billion in Cumulative Satellite Orders and Launches Projected in Next Decade

Cambridge, Mass., June 22, 2020 - NSR’s Global Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Markets, 10th Edition (GSMLM10) report, released today, projects a US$ 478 Billion opportunity for the satellite manufacturing and launch market over the next decade. This new study integrates satellites below 500 kg, covering the whole spectrum of satellite mass classes and applications. In addition, GSMLM10 includes cargo and crewed missions to ISS and beyond, making up a significant portion of the market size in the coming decade.

COVID-19 Impact Shows Networks’ Crucial Role in Society-Ericsson Mobility Report

Stockholm, Sweden, June 16, 2020--Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) expects the global number of 5G subscriptions to top 190 million by the end of 2020 and 2.8 billion by the end of 2025. These forecasts are included in the June 2020 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, along with projections for data traffic growth, and regional subscriptions. The report also takes an incisive look at the role of networks and digital infrastructure in keeping societies running, and families connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Airborne Satcom Market Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 6.6% through 2027

Dublin, Ireland, June 16, 2020--The Global Airborne SATCOM market accounted for US$5.51 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $9.80 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period according to Research and Markets. Rise in long-haul flights and traveller traffic and raise in the number of high-throughput satellites are the major factors propelling the market growth. However, factors such as ultra-compact SATCOM terminals for tactical UAVs and need to improve passenger experience are hampering the market growth.

92% of Broadcasters Expect to Adopt 5G Within Two Years

Oslo, Norway, June 10, 2020--A global poll of broadcasters conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Nevion, the architects of virtualized media production, has found that over a third (39%) of respondents expect their organization will be ready to adopt 5G within a year, while a further 53% believe they will be able to do so within the following year.

Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Systems Market to Grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2020-25

Dublin, Ireland, June 10, 2020--The satellite manufacturing and launch systems market is poised to register a CAGR of more than 3.5%, during the forecast period 2020 - 2025 according to new research from Research and Markets.

76% of US Broadband Households had OTT Subscriptions in Q1 2020

Addison, Tx., June 8, 2020--New research from Parks Associates’ OTT video research, from a survey of 10,000 US broadband households fielded in March 2020, finds that 76% of US broadband households subscribed to an OTT video service in Q1 2020, while the churn rate for streaming services was 41%. Sixty-two percent of US broadband households subscribed to a traditional pay-TV service.

LEOs for Broadband Internet Service Face Headwinds

Denver, Colo., June 8, 2020--A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange division examines the feasibility of LEO satellite broadband networks and what business model is best positioned for success. The report identifies significant headwinds the industry will contend with before its full potential might be realized.

NSR Report finds Satellite Capacity Market to Recover from COVID-19 Dip in 3 Years

Cambridge, MA – June 9, 2020 – NSR’s Global Satellite Capacity Supply and Demand, 17th Edition report, released today, finds COVID-19 having a deep, near term impact on key satellite capacity growth areas,  but the industry will bounce back to 2019 revenue levels in 3 years. Despite near term challenges, NSR is still bullish on long-term potential, forecasting Satcom revenues reaching $26.5 Billion by 2029. Backhaul, Consumer Broadband, Gov/Mil, and some Maritime segments, show high levels of resiliency against COVID-19, albeit new installs have been impacted by supply chain issues and lockdowns. On the other hand, Aero and Cruise have seen their growth trajectory truncated, but they have not lost their long-term potential. Video revenues will continue to degrade, although the potential to generate a continued and predictable Video-based cash flow cannot be ignored.