Scaling VSAT Platforms through M&A
M&A activity in the VSAT platform segment has been very dynamic in the last several months. After iDirect/Newtec fired the starting gun, Comtech conducted a series of acquisitions including UHP and Gilat.
M&A activity in the VSAT platform segment has been very dynamic in the last several months. After iDirect/Newtec fired the starting gun, Comtech conducted a series of acquisitions including UHP and Gilat.
The Satellite Ground Segment is a strategic network element for both operators and service providers. “The satellite industry must not underestimate the transformative power of 5G. Beyond the hype related to new 5G use cases, which still need time to develop, 5G represents a whole new way to conceive networks and service delivery.
NSR’s Commercial Satellite Ground Segment, 4th Edition (CSGS4) report, released today, forecasts global annual revenues for the Commercial Satellite Ground Segment to grow to $14.4 billion annually by 2028, with $145 billion in cumulative revenue over the next decade. Despite turbulence in the video market, Satellite TV continues to generate the largest volumes, pushing STBs (Set-top Box) and antennas to capture the biggest share of revenues.