New York City, June 4, 2026--The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released New Markets Watch: How Executives are Planning for the Future, a new research
report that explores the changes brought by the explosive success of LEO broadband are roiling today’s markets – but there have never been so many other major market changes pending at the same time, from software-defined satellites and 5G NTN to optical communications and direct-to-device. Some have taken years to transition from talk to action, while others are advancing at high speed. Which ones will impact the teleport business of shared infrastructure and complex service delivery across multiple paths and orbits?
In this report, WTA surveys teleport and technology executives on the trends they are paying most attention to and tallies their predictions for the positive and negative impacts on their business
“Satellite communications is rapidly evolving from traditional bandwidth delivery to integrated, software-defined connectivity ecosystems,” said Randall Barney, Executive Director of the World Teleport Association. “Teleports are becoming intelligent hubs that integrate GEO, MEO, and LEO networks with terrestrial and cloud infrastructure, enabling operators to deliver seamless, resilient, and secure connectivity services. As automation, AI, and Direct-to-Device capabilities advance, the industry’s future will be defined by orchestration, flexibility, and service integration.”
The report is free for WTA Members and available for purchase by others. Members may directly download the report by following this link and logging in with their user name and password.
