Global - Infrastructure - Satellite Networks

Synopsis

Archived report. This report was archived in 2009 and has not been updated. The satellite industry has been going through a period of change over the past couple of years with large operators consolidating, new operators starting up, and old operators attempting to move into new markets. A new generation of ground equipment, revamped service plans, and the launch of some exceptional in-orbit satellite assets also means that the industry has obtained a set of tools that better positions it to take advantage of a variety of business opportunities. In 2008 the satellite broadband market is beginning to show signs of some success and data applications were the main source of growth for mobile satellite services in 2007. This report provides an overview and introductory information on satellite networks and services, including statistics where available.

Table of Contents

• 1. Synopsis
• 2. Introduction
• 3. Market overview
  • 3.1 Booming satellite markets
  • 3.2 Forecasts and statistics
• 4. Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)
• 5. Satellite broadband
  • 5.1 2005 - 2008 – Satellite broadband turns a corner
• 6. IPStar – a brief case study
• 7. Geostationary, LEO, MEO and HEO satellites
  • 7.1 The rise and fall of LEOs and MEOs
  • 7.2 First generation GEO satellites
• 8. Direct Broadcasting Services (DBS)
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Multi-feed satellite dishes
• 9. Co-ordination and regulation
• 10. Related reports

• Table 1 – Worldwide satellite revenue – 2005 - 2008
• Table 2 – Number of satellites launched worldwide – 2006 - 2007
• Table 3 – Commercial satellites launched – 1996 - 2007
• Table 4 – Wholesale revenues for MSS operators with satellites in orbit – 2005 - 2007
• Table 5 – US satellite broadband households – 2011
• Table 6 – Satellite broadband market share compared to other access technologies – 2006 - 2007

• Exhibit 1 – Major global fixed satellite service operators – 2008
• Exhibit 2 – Satellite dish problems