Satellite Capacity Pricing Index 2026

"GEO operators that fail to offer multi-orbit solutions and value-added services risk significantly reduced margins as non-GEO constellations increase pricing pressures."

This report provides a satellite capacity pricing index for 2021 to 2026 and a forecast for 1Q 2027 covering different regions, applications and frequency bands.

The report focuses on geostationary orbit (GEO) pricing for widebeam and high-throughput satellite capacity in satellite communication verticals.

Report coverage

• Satellite capacity spot pricing data for the period from 2021 to 2027 across the market, with data split by application, region, frequency and technology type (widebeam versus HTS)
• Analysis of pricing trends within each application and the implications for satellite operators and service providers targeting these opportunities
• Assessment of factors that impact satellite capacity spot pricing
• Strategic recommendations for satellite operators to continue to capture higher demand as spot pricing declines year on year

Report segmentation

Vertical

• Video and media (direct to home (DTH), video distribution)
• Mobility
• Maritime/oil and gas (O&G)
• Aeronautical
• Data
• Enterprise
• Trunking
• Backhaul
• Consumer broadband
• Government and military (gov/mil)

Frequency band

• C, Ku and GEO-HTS

Geographical region

• North America (NAM)
• Central America and Caribbean (CAMCB)
• South America (SAM)
• Western Europe (WEU)
• Central and Eastern Europe (CEEU)
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
• South Asia (SA) and South-East Asia
• (SEA)
• Atlantic Ocean Region (AOR)
• Pacific Ocean Region (POR)
• Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

Questions answered

• What is the capacity spot price in 1Q 2026 for different regions, verticals and frequency bands?
• What are the capacity pricing trends over the last 7 years?
• What is the level of price erosion across different verticals and regions?
• What are the main factors affecting GEO prices, and how can GEO players counter the competition from non-GEO players?
• What is the capacity spot price forecast for 1Q 2027 for different regions, verticals and frequency bands?

Who should read this report

• Satellite operators that rely on industry trends, competitive analysis and technological advancements to optimise their operations and strategic planning.
• Service providers that are considering leasing capacity, expanding their business or countering competition.
• The financial industry that needs detailed market and pricing insights to determine investment opportunities and make informed decisions.

Companies mentioned

• Amazon Leo
• AT&T
• Delta Airlines
• Eutelsat
• Hughes
• Lufthansa
• Qianfan
• SES
• SpaceX (Starlink)
• Telebras
• Thaicom
• Vanu
• Viasat