Satellite Internet Global Market Report 2025

Satellite internet refers to the wireless connection transmitted through multiple satellite dishes situated both on Earth and in space. It operates by communicating with satellites orbiting the Earth using radio waves.

The primary types of satellite internet products include two-way satellite-only communication, one-way receiving, and one-way broadcast. Two-way satellite-only communication involves sending data from a remote contact site to a hub via a satellite. Various band types, including C-band, X-band, L-band, K-band, and others, cater to sectors such as commercial, residential, military, industrial, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.

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The satellite internet market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.86 billion in 2024 to $6.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rural and remote connectivity needs, global Internet access, disaster recovery and emergency services, maritime and aviation connectivity, military and defense applications.

The satellite internet market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for broadband services, expansion of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, connected vehicles and Internet of things (IoT), commercial and residential broadband solutions, government initiatives and subsidies. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with 5G networks, emergence of affordable consumer terminals, focus on rural connectivity solutions, government initiatives for space-based connectivity, advanced satellite technologies.

The forecast of 14.5% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on phased array antennas, modems, or international launch services could lead to costlier satellite internet offerings in underserved regions. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing demand for satellite internet in rural areas is driving the expansion of the satellite internet market. Residents in these regions have faced challenges in accessing reliable internet services, which are often slow and inconsistent. Satellite internet offers a more affordable solution than laying extensive fiber optic cables, making it ideal for rural and hard-to-reach locations. For example, in June 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a U.S. government agency, reported that 83 percent of individuals aged 3 and older in the United States used the internet in some capacity in 2023, an increase from 80 percent in 2021. Consequently, the unmet demand for fast and reliable internet in rural areas is boosting growth in the satellite internet market.

The rising demand in the residential sector is anticipated to further propel the growth of the satellite internet market. Residential areas refer to locations or buildings primarily intended for housing or living purposes. Satellite internet services in residential areas provide extensive coverage, quick deployment, global accessibility, high-speed connections, reliability, and various plans with different data allowances and speeds. For instance, in October 2023, the United States Census Bureau, the principal agency of the federal statistical system, reported that the number of privately owned housing units approved by building permits in February was 1,524,000 on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, which is a 13.8% increase from the corrected January rate of 1,339,000. Therefore, the increasing demand in the residential sector is driving the growth of the satellite internet market.

A notable trend is the increasing popularity of product innovations. Major companies within this sector are dedicated to developing novel products to reinforce their market position. For instance, in September 2022, Hughes Communications India Private Limited (HCI), a provider of broadband satellite and managed network services based in India, introduced the first High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) broadband service. This service aims to meet the high bandwidth requirements of various sectors, including cellular operators, financial institutions, government agencies, mining and energy corporations, and other enterprises. Utilizing the capabilities of the Indian space research organization (ISRO), the HTS broadband service facilitates connectivity in remote and challenging-to-reach areas, contributing to linking India to a future of expanded broadband access. The primary goal of the service is to provide multi-megabit high-speed broadband at reasonable prices.

The prominent companies in the satellite internet market are engaging in partnerships to develop novel products and enhance their market positions. Collaborations in this sector stimulate innovation, combine expertise, and expedite the development and commercialization of advanced technologies. For instance, in July 2023, Astrocast SA, a Switzerland-based company specializing in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) communication services, joined forces with Airbus Defense and Space SAS, a Germany-based manufacturer of defense and space products. This collaboration aims to advance satellite IoT (SatIoT) technology, reinforcing Airbus's commitment to technological advancement and leadership in the SatIoT market. The partnership focuses on improving bandwidth and service quality, allowing clients to customize their operational efficiency and enjoy enhanced data transfer capacity, efficiency, latency, and security.

In January 2024, EchoStar Corporation, a telecommunications company based in the U.S., merged with DISH Network Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition seeks to improve global connectivity solutions by combining satellite and 5G technologies, enabling EchoStar to offer comprehensive services and help bridge the digital divide. DISH Network Corporation, also a U.S.-based company, provides satellite television services and offers satellite internet solutions tailored for areas with limited connectivity options.

Major companies operating in the satellite internet market include AT&T Inc., Dish Network Corporation, Singapore Telecommunications Limited, Avonline Satellite Broadband, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group, Thaicom Public Company Limited, ViaSat Inc., Telesat Canada, SES S.A., Space Exploration Technologies Corp, EchoStar Corporation, Intelsat S.A., Inmarsat Global Limited, Eutelsat S.A., Eutelsat OneWeb, Iridium Communications Inc., Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C., Speedcast International Limited, NordNet AB, Globalstar Inc., Konnect Africa, Avanti Communications Group plc, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., Bigblu Broadband plc, Bentley Walker Ltd., SkyDSL Europe B.V., Skycasters Co, Freedomsat Group Limited

North America was the largest region in the satellite internet market in 2024. The regions covered in the satellite internet market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the satellite internet market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The satellite internet market includes revenues earned by entities by providing internet services that can be used to offer internet access services for remote areas or hard-to-reach areas since these areas lack physical infrastructures such as wireless radio connections, telephones, or fiber cables. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on satellite internet market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Two-Way Satellite-Only Communication; One-Way Receive; One-Way Broadcast
• 2) By Band Type: C-Band; X-Band; L-Band; K-Band ; Other Band Types
• 3) By End User: Commercial; Residential; Military; Industrial; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Two-Way Satellite-Only Communication: Satellite Internet Service; Satellite VoIP Service
• 2) By One-Way Receive: Satellite Television Services; Satellite Radio Services
• 3) By One-Way Broadcast: Broadcast Satellite Services; Direct-To-Home (DTH) Services
• Companies Mentioned: AT&T Inc.; Dish Network Corporation; Singapore Telecommunications Limited; Avonline Satellite Broadband; Kacific Broadband Satellites Group; Thaicom Public Company Limited; ViaSat Inc.; Telesat Canada; SES S.A.; Space Exploration Technologies Corp; EchoStar Corporation; Intelsat S.A.; Inmarsat Global Limited; Eutelsat S.A.; Eutelsat OneWeb; Iridium Communications Inc.; Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C.; Speedcast International Limited; NordNet AB; Globalstar Inc.; Konnect Africa; Avanti Communications Group plc; Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.; Bigblu Broadband plc; Bentley Walker Ltd.; SkyDSL Europe B.V.; Skycasters Co; Freedomsat Group Limited
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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