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Description
October 2008 saw the beginning of the globe' s worst economic downturn since
the Great Depression. Equipment manufacturers and other companies involved in
the wireless ecosystem were not spared as consumers tightened their belts,
resulting in negative revenue growth.
However, overall mobile subscriptions and select companies involved in the
provision of wireless services not only experienced continued growth but
generated record monthly subscriber increases in the months that arguably had
the biggest impact on consumers and businesses. As the road to recovery and
preparation for an economic upturn now dominate business planning and
competitive strategies, the opportunity for tapping current and unaddressed
mobile subscribers will have to once again consider the backhaul component for
serving the next 3 billion people over the next 10 years.
Coverage, efficiency and cost factors, among others, will be the main points
of consideration in choosing a backhaul solution. In the 2nd Edition of this
report, it was found that terrestrial alternatives such as microwave
technology have proven to be far superior to satellite solutions in terms of
bandwidth costs. As such, satellite backhaul has been relegated as a relative
niche solution and with the advent of other terrestrial technologies such as
WiMAX that could likewise perform wireless backhaul services, satellite
technology' s value proposition may be further encroached upon.
However, there is a potential game changer that could drastically improve
satellite' s role in a growing market. High Throughput Satellites (HTS) that
can dramatically lower the cost per bit of delivering a satellite service are
now examining satellite backhaul for the wireless industry. iPSTAR in Asia has
begun backhauling WiMAX traffic in Vietnam, and the same can be applied to
other satellite programs including ViaSat-1, KA-SAT and Yahsat as well as the
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b program.
In picking a technology solution, several elements need to be considered in
establishing growth patterns in Greenfield markets, including disposable
income, regulatory environments and infrastructure development, among others.
Rural electrification for instance needs to increase in order to provide power
to base stations.
These and other aspects of the satellite backhaul market are assessed in this
latest NSR study. NSR addresses the general and region-specific market trends
and the role satellite-based backhaul platforms can play. NSR likewise
examines the interplay of wireless technologies that affect the value
proposition and corresponding penetration level per wireless platform.
Specific satellite BTS forecasts for wireless technology platforms are
provided per region, which provide a road map of sorts in judging which
technology platforms are likely to be deployed in specific regions of the
globe in order to ascertain where satellite-backhaul equipment and services
fit over the long term. The evolution or move towards an all-IP platform as
well as the impact of HTS solutions will be given special consideration.
Primary Questions Addressed in this Report Include:
- What are the drivers and restraints for satellite-based backhaul equipment
and services in each region of the globe?
- Which wireless platform in each region represents the greatest potential?
- What is the role of satellite backhaul currently and over the long term
for each regional market?
- What is the overall effect of HTS?
- Who are the key players, and what is their market differentiator?
- What is the expected take-up rate per wireless offering, and what are the
implications for satellite-backhauled BTS equipment?
- What level of satellite transponder demand is likely to be required in
each regional market for the provision of wireless backhaul services?
- What is the impact of wireless broadband connectivity to the satellite
backhaul market?
- Which region provides the best backhaul prospects over the next 10 years?
- How does pricing affect market take-up for satellite backhaul solutions?
- What are the key technology improvements that are likely to drive demand
for satellite backhaul compared to terrestrial alternatives?
Who Should Purchase this Report:
- Satellite Operators
- Satellite Service Providers
- Satellite Equipment Manufacturers
- Mobile & Cellular Service Providers
- Mobile & Cellular Equipment Manufacturers
- Wi-Fi and WiMAX Market Players
- National Telephony Operators
- Wireless Trade Associations
Primary Elements of the Report Include:
- Market Definition and Overview
- Key Platforms for Satellite Backhaul
- SCPC
- VSATs
- Move to IP
- C-band
- Ku-band
- HTS
- Major Trends
- Major Elements Affecting Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Demand per
Regional Market
- Market Assessment and Forecasts
- BTS Growth Forecasts
- Cellular BTS
- IP/Data BTS
- By Region
- Revenue Growth Forecasts for Satellite Backhaul
- Cellular BTS
- IP/Data BTS
- By Region
- Transponder Demand (TPE) and Revenues (C-band, Ku-band,HTS)
- Cellular BTS
- IP/Data BTS
- By Region
- Technology Assessment for Current and Future Satellite-based Solutions
- Detailed Pricing Analysis
A Complete Analytical Perspective
Elements of this study include:
- Complete report document segmented by analysis on all regions,
players, market opportunity and demand trends
- An Excel file containing all data and graphs so the client can
easily use this work as a basis for their own internal market projections
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