Market Trends

2025: The Turning Point for Satellite Operators

Paris, France, December 8, 2025 Novaspace’s release today it's latest report on  FSS Operators: Benchmarks & Performance Review which unveils a year of transformation for satellite operators. 

Global D2C Revenue Set for $370 Million Surge, But Satellite Operators Should Not Chase Full MNO Status

Hampshire, UK, December 2, 2025 - new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed US$ 370 million in 2026; up from US$ 100 million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing partnerships between mobile network operators (MNOs) and satellite operators, which are rolling out services that let subscribers connect to satellite networks using standard, unmodified smartphones.

GSOA Unveils New Paper on Multi-Technology Solutions to Expand Global Connectivity

Baku, Azerbaijan, November 17, 2025 – GSOA released its new paper today, “Promoting Synergy Among Communications Services”, exploring how the unique strengths of different technologies contribute to broader, more inclusive connectivity when supported by a framework that encourages investment, innovation, and fosters diverse networks solutions.

Multi-Orbit Satellite Antenna Market

By Bernardo Schneiderman

Los Angeles, Calif., November 3, 2025 - The Global satellite market has been moving toward multi-orbit satellite solutions as consequence have been driving demand for advanced, flexible antennas that can automatically and seamlessly switch between Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites. 

Global Defense Satcom Commercial Service Revenues Positioned to Skyrocket Past US$8.6 Billion by 2034

Paris, France October 21, 2025 – Novaspace has released the first edition of its Satellite Communications for Defense and Security report, highlighting the dramatic transformation underway in military satcom markets globally as NGSO services become the backbone of sector growth. NGSO service revenues are positioned to see a 25%+ CAGR through the decade, reaching US$ 8.1 billion by 2034. 

Direct-to-Device, 5G Advanced, & AI RAN to Redefine Global Connectivity in 2026

Basingstoke, UK, Oct. 15, 2025 --Global tech strategists Juniper Research today released its new Connectivity Tech Horizon; spotlighting the three technologies expected to have the greatest impact on the telecoms industry over the next year.

Satellite Broadband Market to Break $20 Billion by 2030, as Satellite Constellations Disrupt Established Services

Hampshire, UK,  October 7, 2025 -- A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that global satellite provider revenue from fixed satellite broadband will increase from $10 billion in 2025 to $20 billion in 2030.

Novaspace Projects $665 Bil. in Satellite Build and Launch Activity

Paris, France, October 7, 2025 – Launched today, Novaspace’s 28th edition of Satellites to Be Built and Launched reveals a decade of record-breaking orbital growth. More than 43,000 satellites are expected to launch by 2035, averaging 12 satellites and 8 tons of payload every day. This surge is set to drive a $665 Billion market in manufacturing and launch services, fueled by mega-constellations, defense demand, and rapid innovation in launch technology.

Latest OTT Report Shows 54% of Streamers Lost Revenue to Piracy

Middletown, Del., Sept. 16, 2025 -- inoRain, an Over the Top (OTT) solution provider, has released its new research, "Global OTT Industry Report 2025." For this report, inoRain interviewed over 300 OTT provider partners, who shared data on their end users' behavior, viewing preferences, and the streaming challenges OTT providers face today.

GSMA Releases Guidance to Support new Direct-To-Device (D2D) Satellite Service

London, UK., September 12, 2025 --The GSMA today launched a new public policy paper on spectrum considerations for D2D services, providing governments with guidance for this emerging technology. D2D connects mobile handsets directly to satellites, supplementing coverage from terrestrial mobile networks and enhancing network resilience. D2D can have a positive impact if national regulations protect against harmful interference into mobile networks, which serve 5.8 billion people globally.