Satellite D2D Services for Smartphones: Case Studies and Analysis

"Operators typically know what D2D services they want to offer, but they have many questions about the commercial models."

This report provides case studies on ten mobile operators and smartphone vendors that have, or are planning, a satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service. The case studies provide details of the service, pricing and partners, as well as other commercial information, with a focus on smartphone services (rather than IoT). The report also provides recommendations for telecoms operators that are developing their commercial strategies for D2D services.

Questions answered in this report

• How are telecoms operators pricing and positioning their D2D services?
• Why have operators selected their commercial strategies for D2D services?
• What can be learned from the initial commercial launches?
• What are the differences between the strategies of telecoms operators and that of Apple?

Case studies

• Apple
• Google
• KDDI
• One New Zealand
• Rogers Communications (Rogers)
• T-Mobile USA
• Telefonica
• Telstra
• Verizon
• Vodafone