Market Trends

Global Connected TV Device Installed Base Breaks Through the One Billion Unit Milestone

Milton Keynes, UK, August 13, 2018--According to the latest quarterly research from Strategy Analytics, more than one billion Connected TV devices are now in use worldwide. Connected TV devices allow users to stream over the top video content to the television screen and include the sub-categories of Smart TVs, Smart Blu-ray Players, Game Consoles and Digital Media Streamers.

Global Satellite Ground Station Equipment Market to Post 7.45% CAGR from 2018-2022

London, UK, August 13, 2018 — A new report by Research and Markets forecasts that the Global Satellite Ground Station Equipment Market will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.45% during the period 2018-2022.

7,000 Smallsats to be Launched Over Coming Decade

Paris, France, August 6, 2018 – A significant expansion is underway in the smallsat market with about 7,000 smallsats adue to be launched over the next ten years, a six-fold increase from the 1,200 units launched over the past decade. According to Euroconsult's latest report, about 50 constellations, two of which are mega constellations, will account for over 80% of the smallsat count.

Big Data via Satellite Value Shifts from Data to Analytics, Downstream Analytics Leads to US$ 18 Bil. in Cumulative Revenue over Next Decade

Cambridge, Mass., August 1, 2018–NSR’s Big Data Analytics via Satellite, 2nd Edition report, published today, finds downstream Big Data solutions continue on a sustained growth path over the next decade, largely driven by Earth Observation and M2M/IoT applications in several key markets. Big Data analytics via satellite will generate close to US$ 18.1 billion in cumulative revenues by 2027, owing to increasing demand from end users in the transportation, government & military and energy sectors.

Data Applications Drive US$ 189 Billion in Satellite Capacity Revenues over Next Decade

Cambridge, Mass., July 26, 2018 – NSR’s Global Satellite Capacity Supply & Demand, 15th Edition report, published today, finds satellite capacity revenues continue a long-range growth path of 6.8% CAGR over the next decade.  However, near term caution persists as business models pivot to data-centric & HTS applications, amidst a projected video-centric capacity revenue loss over US$ 2 billion by 2027.  Emerging data use cases, such as Mobility, Cellular Backhaul and Broadband Connectivity, will undoubtedly propel the next wave of satcom growth.

WTA Report Reveals Teleport Service Pricing Holds Steady Despite Falling Prices for Capacity

New York City, July 24, 2018 – A new World Teleport Association (WTA) research report released today has revealed that independent teleport operators' service growth is pausing after three years of growth, pricing for teleport services holds its own while capacity prices fall, and competition keeps ramping up to lower costs for customers.

Pay-TV Innovation Forum Reveals Industry Priorities in Asia-Pacific Next Generation of Paid-for Video Services and Combat Piracy

Cheseaux, Switzerland, July 24, 2018 – A 2018 Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Innovation Forum has revealed that the pay-TV industry in Asia Pacific region is experiencing significant challenges, driven by the proliferation of high-quality OTT services and widespread piracy. With consumers in both advanced and emerging countries in the region increasingly choosing streaming services, pay-TV providers expect to see a slowdown in growth and, in some mature markets, a decline in revenue from traditional pay-TV services, while demand for fixed and mobile connectivity services is expected to grow.

Global Satellite Payloads Market Reaches $10.98-Billion in 2017

Dublin, Ireland, July 23, 2018 -- The Global Satellite Payloads Market accounted for $10.98 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $26.51 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 10.3%.

Global Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Systems Market to Reach US$25.9 Billion by 2023

Dublin, Ireland, July 15, 2018 --The application of satellites led by the military and the civil sector is increasing at a tremendous pace and the global satellite manufacturing and launch system market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.32% to reach USD25.90 billion by the year 2023.

4K Ultra HD TVs Propelling Flat Panel TV Market to 194 Million Units in 2022

Oyster Bay, New York, Jul 12, 2018 -- The rapid and increasing number of worldwide 4K flat panel TV shipments over the past few years is contributing to the overall growth of the global flat panel TV market. 4K TV units account for more than one-third of the total flat panel TV units sold in 2017.