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Published: 07-10-2025
Category:IoT & Emerging Technology
Regions & Countries:
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Ecuador
    • Mexico
    • Peru
    • Uruguay
  • West Europe
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Denmark
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Portugal
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • United Kingdom
  • Central & East Europe
    • Croatia
    • Czechia
    • Hungary
    • Poland
    • Romania
    • Russian Federation
    • Türkiye
    • Ukraine
  • Far East & China
    • China
    • Hong Kong
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
  • Indian Subcontinent
    • Bangladesh
    • India
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • New Zealand
    • Philippines
    • Singapore
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Africa & Middle East
    • Algeria
    • Egypt
    • Israel
    • Kenya
    • Kuwait
    • Nigeria
    • Qatar
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • United Arab Emirates
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Key Statistics

$21bn

Global satellite provider revenue from satellite broadband in 2030

$1.6bn

Global satellite provider revenue from direct to cell in 2030

$2.3bn

Global satellite provider revenue from satellite IoT connectivity in 2030

2025-2030

Forecast period

Overview

Juniper Research’s Direct to Satellite research suite provides satellite providers, investors, and partners, such as Mobile Network Operators, with an extensive analysis and insights into the direct to satellite market. It breaks down three critical services to the future of direct to satellite which are:

  • Fixed Satellite Broadband
  • Direct to Cell
  • Satellite IoT

Juniper Research expects each of these services to experience significant growth over the next five years, with direct to satellite services becoming increasing available to both consumers and enterprises. The report provides strategic advice and data that allows stakeholders in the market to make informed decisions on their business strategy and service development over the next five years.

Each service has its own section within the report; covering key areas such as monetisation strategies, partnerships, forecast data, and market analysis of the major challenges facing satellite providers.
The research suite includes four case studies on leading players in the direct to satellite market, as well as analysis of key technologies and strategies including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), multi-orbit strategies, and the spectrum used by different satellite services.

Within the research suite, the market data and forecasting report comprises several different options that can be purchased separately, including a forecast document and access to data mapping. The strategy and trends report in the suite details critical trends in the market, in addition to strategic recommendations for monetising and innovating services in the direct to satellite market.

Furthermore, the suite includes a Competitor Leaderboard, which can be purchased separately, containing analysis and market sizing for 8 leading satellite providers in the satellite broadband market; each of which provides satellite broadband services for consumers or enterprises.

Collectively, the suite provides a critical tool for understanding the direct to satellite market; enabling satellite providers and other stakeholders to optimise their future business strategies and service development, and offering them a competitive advantage. 
All report content is delivered in the English language.

Key Features
  • Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations: In-depth analysis of key development opportunities and findings within the direct to satellite market. This is accompanied by strategic recommendations for satellite providers and other stakeholders in the market seeking to increase their revenue and market share in this quickly growing market.
  • Market Dynamics: Insights into key trends and opportunities in the direct to satellite market, including analysis of key APIs. The report also includes a strategic analysis of the different business models that satellite providers can leverage to monetise their direct to satellite services.
  • Benchmark Industry Forecasts: The suite provides five-year forecasts for the global direct to satellite market, with data provided for the following services: Fixed Satellite Broadband, Direct to Cell, and Satellite IoT.
  • Juniper Research Competitor Leaderboard: Key player capability and capacity assessment for 8 leading vendors in the satellite broadband market, with market sizing and detailed analysis of each vendor’s offering.

Research Deliverables

Market Data & Forecasting Report

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The numbers tell you what's happening, but our written report details why, alongside the methodologies.

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Interactive Forecast Excel

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Full 5-year forecasts for every available market metric provided in Excel format, with interactive 'What If' and scenario tools.

harvest Online Data Platform

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Access the very latest data in our exclusive online data platform, harvest. All the data from Excel, with frequent updates and a more user-friendly interface.

Market Trends & Strategies Report

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A comprehensive analysis of the current market landscape, alongside strategic recommendations.

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Competitor Leaderboard Report

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Provides a visual representation of the competitive positioning of the leaders within the market.

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The market-leading research for the Direct to Satellite market includes access to the full set of forecast data of over 10,500 datapoints and 23 tables. Metrics in the research suite include:

  • Fixed Satellite Broadband
    • Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
    • Satellite Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
    • Satellite Provider Revenue from Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
  • Direct to Cell
    • Direct to Cell Subscribers
    • Monthly Active Direct to Cell Subscribers
    • Satellite Provider Revenue from Direct to Cell Services
  • Satellite IoT
    • Satellite IoT Connections
    • Revenue from Satellite IoT Connectivity
    • Data Generated by Satellite IoT Connections

Juniper Research’s Interactive Forecast Excel contains the following functionality:

  • Statistics Analysis: Users benefit from the ability to search for specific metrics; displayed for all regions and countries across the data period. Graphs are easily modified and can be exported to the clipboard.
  • Country Data Tool: This tool enables users to look at metrics for all regions and countries in the forecast period. Users can refine the metrics displayed via a search bar.
  • Country Comparison Tool: Users can select and compare specific countries. The ability to export graphs is included in this tool.
  • What-if Analysis: Here, users can compare forecast metrics against their own assumptions, via three interactive scenarios.

The Competitor Leaderboard included in this report provides detailed evaluation and market positioning for 8 satellite providers in the satellite broadband market. These companies are positioned as established leaders, leading challengers, or disruptors and challengers; based on a capacity, capability, and product assessment.

This includes analysis of their key advantages in the market, future development plans, and key partnerships. The following providers are included:

  • Amazon Project Kuiper
  • Eutelsat OneWeb
  • Hughes Network Systems
  • SES
  • SKY Perfect JSAT
  • Starlink
  • Telesat
  • Viasat

The Competitor Leaderboard gives a comprehensive guide to the competitive landscape within the direct to satellite market; providing an important resource for stakeholders.

 

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With over 20 years of experience, our forecast database and research methodologies are well-established and trusted by market-leading organisations around the world.

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Market Trends & Strategies

£2,250
$3,038
€2,610

Market Trends & Strategies comprises of:

  • Benefit tick iconMarket outlook & trends analysis
  • Benefit tick iconInterviews & case studies
  • Benefit tick iconStrategic recommendations

Market Trends & Strategies

£2,250
$3,038
€2,610

Market Trends & Strategies comprises of:

  • Benefit tick iconMarket outlook & trends analysis
  • Benefit tick iconInterviews & case studies
  • Benefit tick iconStrategic recommendations
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Competitor Leaderboard

£2,250
$3,038
€2,610

Competitor Leaderboard comprises of:

  • Benefit tick iconCompetitor Leaderboard with 8 vendors ranked
  • Benefit tick iconVendor profiles & capabilities analysis

Competitor Leaderboard

£2,250
$3,038
€2,610

Competitor Leaderboard comprises of:

  • Benefit tick iconCompetitor Leaderboard with 8 vendors ranked
  • Benefit tick iconVendor profiles & capabilities analysis
PDF

Market Data & Forecasts

£3,250
$4,388
€3,770

Market Data & Forecasts comprises of:

  • Benefit tick icon5-year forecasts
  • Benefit tick icon8 regions and 60+ country-level data splits
  • Benefit tick iconMarket segment data splits
  • Benefit tick icon12 months of continuous data updates

Market Data & Forecasts

£3,250
$4,388
€3,770

Market Data & Forecasts comprises of:

  • Benefit tick icon5-year forecasts
  • Benefit tick icon8 regions and 60+ country-level data splits
  • Benefit tick iconMarket segment data splits
  • Benefit tick icon12 months of continuous data updates
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Full Research Suite

£4,250
$5,738
€4,930

Full Research Suite comprises of:

  • Benefit tick iconMarket outlook & trends analysis
  • Benefit tick iconInterviews & case studies
  • Benefit tick iconStrategic recommendations
  • Benefit tick iconCompetitor Leaderboard with 8 vendors ranked
  • Benefit tick iconVendor profiles & capabilities analysis
  • Benefit tick icon5-year forecasts
  • Benefit tick icon8 regions and 60+ country-level data splits
  • Benefit tick iconMarket segment data splits
  • Benefit tick icon12 months of continuous data updates

Full Research Suite

£4,250
$5,738
€4,930

Full Research Suite comprises of:

  • Benefit tick iconMarket outlook & trends analysis
  • Benefit tick iconInterviews & case studies
  • Benefit tick iconStrategic recommendations
  • Benefit tick iconCompetitor Leaderboard with 8 vendors ranked
  • Benefit tick iconVendor profiles & capabilities analysis
  • Benefit tick icon5-year forecasts
  • Benefit tick icon8 regions and 60+ country-level data splits
  • Benefit tick iconMarket segment data splits
  • Benefit tick icon12 months of continuous data updates
PDF
EXCEL
ONLINE