Clash of Satellite Internet Giants in North America: HughesNet vs Starlink

In an increasingly connected world, a reliable satellite internet connection is becoming a necessity for those residing in remote or rural areas where traditional terrestrial broadband options are often limited. The North American (NAM) region has been at the forefront of satellite internet adoption with HughesNet and ViaSat driving growth for years. But the landscape.

Impact of Economic Slowdown on VSAT Market

2022 had been a difficult year for the world owing to the geopolitical challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S.-China relationship, increase in food and energy prices, continued increase in bank interest rates, and others. It is estimated that the global inflation rate grew by ~ 8.8% in the year 2022. These have led to.

Is Non-GEO a Real Threat to Incumbents?

In a word, Yes! However, market dynamics and the interplay of both are not as simple as they seem. For a while now, Non-GEO players have been the locus of mixed viewpoints in the Satellite Communication ecosystem due to market forces resulting into success, failure, delays and challenging scenarios. Despite all odds, the momentum for.

Space News: Major operator consolidation is a long time coming

“The recent spate of sizable satellite operator mergers “reflects that a shift from video to data use-cases is well underway,” says Brad Grady, a space industry analyst at Northern Sky Research. It shows that the industry previously “wasn’t well positioned to capture those opportunities efficiently,” he says. “Consolidation leads to enhanced market power and a.

Space News: Riding the consolidation wave

Fewer independent satellite operators would make it harder for new operators to enter the market, according to analysts at Northern Sky Research. Future entrants would also likely struggle to offer the same capabilities as those that have joined forces. However, even though fewer operators means less competition to drive down prices, NSR analysts do not.