
NSR’s 5G via Satellite, 3rd Edition (5GvS3) report is the first and only analysis of 5G in the Satellite Communications Industry. This edition of NSR’s 5G via Satellite also examines the emerging Satellite Direct-to-Device market which has the potential to become the largest Satcom opportunity over the next decade.
5GvS3 analyzes, both market opportunities offered by 5G (satellite capacity, equipment, new service offerings, new business models) and the implications from a technology point of view (network orchestration, Software Defined Networks, Network Function Virtualization, resource management, OSS/BSS integration, etc.).
From the transformation of infrastructure segments to the extensive use cases stimulated by 5G, NSR’s 5GvS3 forecasts demand for each specific segment of five different regions (NAM, LAM, EU, MEA, Asia) analyzed in this study through the decade.
Be it connecting the unconnected, offering ubiquitous internet for planes, ships and connected cars, or unlocking new use cases like multicasting content to edge-servers or scaling IoT platforms to global levels, the business models triggered by 5G are limitless.
Who Should Purchase this Report
- Satellite Operators
- Equipment Vendors
- Satellite Manufacturers
- Communications Service Providers
- Mobile Infrastructure Operators
- Innovation and Industry Agencies
- Investment Community
- Anyone Seeking a Detailed, Actionable Assessment of the Satellite Industry with a Particular Focus on 5G markets

Table of Contents
Introduction and Definitions
Executive Summary
- Global Overview
- Introduction to 5G
- Global Forecast
- 5G Key Trends
- Fixed Applications
- Scope and Definitions
- Executive Summary
- Cellular Backhaul
- Trunking
- Hybrid Distribution
- Corporate Networks
- Mobile Applications
- Scope and Definitions
- Executive Summary
- Aero Satcom
- Maritime
- Land-Mobile
- Gov & Mil
- IoT Satcom Connectivity
- Direct Satellite-to-Device Connectivity
ANNEX Methodology and Assumptions
List of Exhibits
Executive Summary
- E-1. 5G Installed Base by Vertical
- E-2. 5G Satcom Service Revenues by Segment
- E-3. 5G VSAT Capacity Revenues by Frequency
- E-4. 5G Satcom Equipment Revenues by Segment
- Global Overview
- Introduction to 5G
- Global Forecast
- 5G Installed Base by Vertical
- Direct Satellite-to-Device Subscribers by Region
- 2021-31 Cumulative Satcom VSAT Capacity Revenue by Segment
- 5G Satcom Service Revenues by Segment
- 5G Satcom Equipment Revenues by Segment
- 5G Key Trends
- Fixed Applications
- Scope and Definitions
- Executive Summary
- 5G Cellular Backhaul Capacity Revenues by Frequency
- 5G Trunking Revenues by Region
- 5G Corporate Networks 2021-31 Cumulative Capacity Revenues
- 5G Hybrid Distribution Capacity Revenues by Region
- Cellular Backhaul
- 5G Cellular Backhaul Installed Base by Region
- 5G Cellular Backhaul 2021-31 Cumulative Capacity Revenues
- Trunking
- 2031 5G Trunking Installed Base
- 5G Trunking Capacity Revenues by Frequency
- Hybrid Distribution
- 5G Hybrid Distribution Installed Base by Region
- 5G Hybrid Distribution Equipment Revenues by Frequency
- Corporate Networks
- 5G Corporate Networks Installed Base by Region
- 5G Corporate Networks 2031 Capacity Revenues
- Mobile Applications
- Scope and Definitions
- Executive Summary
- Direct Satellite-to-Device Service Revenues by Region
- 5G Aero Satcom 2031 Capacity Revenues
- 5G Aero Satcom 2031 Capacity Revenues
- 5G Satcom Maritime Installed Base by Region
- 5G Satcom Gov/Mil Service Revenues by Frequency
- Aero Satcom
- 5G Aero Satcom Installed Base by Region
- 5G Aero Satcom 2021-31 Cumulative Capacity Revenues
- 5G Aero Satcom Equipment Revenues by Frequency
- Maritime
- 2031 5G Satcom Maritime Installed Base
- 5G Satcom Maritime Capacity Revenues by Frequency
- Land-Mobile
- 5G Land-Mobile Satcom Installed Base by Region
- 5G Satcom Land Mobile 2021-31 Cumulative Service Revenues
- Gov & Mil
- 5G Gov/Mil Satcom Installed Base by Region
- 5G Gov/Mil Service Revenues by Frequency
- IoT Satcom Connectivity
- 5G IoT Satcom Installed Base by Region
- 5G Satcom IoT 2021-31 Cumulative Service Revenues
- Direct Satellite-to-Device Connectivity
- Direct Satellite-to-Device Service Revenues by Region
- Direct Satellite-to-Device Traffic
- Direct Satellite-to-Device 2021-31 Cumulative Revenues