Reseach Show Satellite Professionals Prefer Used Equipment

Hilversum, The Netherlands, February 1, 2012--Global research among 927 satellite professionals by Skybrokers International shows that only 7% prefer 'only new' and 32% primarily new equipment. The majority prefers 'only used' 18% and primarily used (43%) equipment. According to Walter van der Plas, CEO of Skybrokers, the research shows that satellite professionals are cutting costs by trimming their purchasing budgets in order to survive a declining market.