Mobile Satellite Services, 5th Edition

Abstract

Description

With the demand increasing for connectivity anywhere and anytime, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) market is expanding in coverage and bandwidth to serve the need of a global community of users that is growing every year. However, in an economic situation that is drastically affecting industrial bases around the world, how can the MSS industry, which has developed a core following in many enterprise segments, secure more from these users (or find new ones) in a tightening race for communications dollars?

With less than 10 operators vying for a piece of a relatively small pie, it is becoming harder to see the line that distinguishes traditional MSS operators from FSS (Fixed Satellite Services) operators. Many believe that it is price versus quantity that pits one against the other, but the matter seems more complicated than the choice of one over the other; it is getting the right solution for the amount of bandwidth needed at the place where it will be needed for the best price. This equation is becoming harder to solve as return on investment and cost controls are becoming paramount in a variety of vertical markets, while the number of applications that users need are cranking up bandwidth requirements.

With the recently launched next-generation MSS satellites, and new and more powerful MSS-ATC systems lifting off in the next 18 months, broadband capabilities are definitely now impacting the market and are here to stay for almost all players in the MSS world. With this requirement comes an increasing integration of solutions and applications within the realm of the enterprise IT infrastructure through an increased use of IP technology in mobile devices.

As such, the complex set of demand drivers renders the task of assessing where demand will come from more daunting: in which part of the world, for which vertical market/s, at what speed and in which frequency band will there be demand? Through analyzing and forecasting this market for many years and utilizing its unique approach to help readers clearly understand all issues at play, this NSR report is a key asset to answering these critical questions.

The Mobile Satellite Services, 5th Edition report builds on NSR' s history of tracking the MSS industry since its emergence. This completely updated report provides data to evaluate MSS markets around the world and gives proper attention to trends, drivers and restraints to growth in several vertical markets that are key to operators, resellers, distributors and service providers alike. By providing in-service units, revenue projections, and ARPU levels for both retail and wholesale markets, NSR sets realistic expectations as to how the industry will develop over the next ten years.

Primary Questions Addressed in this Report Include

• What are the main trends and the health of the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) market?
• What are the main operators' competitive positioning, and how are they fairing in the MSS market?
• Will there be consolidation in the industry, and what impact will it have on the market?
• Which platforms offer the best short- to long-term prospects for MSS and in which regions?
• Are there still Greenfield opportunities that can help sustain growth in the next ten years?
• What is driving the uptake of equipment and services in the key MSS markets such as maritime, aeronautical and land-mobile platforms?
• What are the main requirements of users?
• What are the expected equipment/units and revenues for the main frequency bands used for narrowband and broadband mobile satellite services in each region?
• What level of demand for FSS bandwidth will emerge in each regional market?
• Bottom Line: How does NSR expect the entire MSS market to develop over the next 10 years in each region and for each vertical market?

Who Should Purchase this Report:

• Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) and Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) Operators
• MSS Distributors, Service Providers and Resellers
• Network Service Providers
• Satellite Manufacturers
• Terminal, Antenna, Smartphone and Handset Manufacturers
• Cellular, Wireless and Telecom Service Providers Evaluating MSS-ATC
• (DTH) Operators and Broadcasters Considering Cross-Platform Opportunities
• Oil and Gas, Shipping Companies and Airlines as well as Land-Vehicle Fleet Owners Expanding their Mobile Services
• Regulators Evaluating MSS Market Offerings
• Agencies Funding Pre-Competitive Telecom Research and Development
• Space Agencies

Primary Elements of the Report Include:

• Definition, Context, Trends and Opportunities
  • Economic
    • Downturn and MSS
    • Finding Funding
  • Technological
    • Frequency Bands
    • Supply Surge
    • New Frequency Allocations
  • Trends and Opportunities
    • Convergence Impact on MSS
    • Applications Impact on MSS Demand
    • IP and the MSS Play
    • Data and More
    • Greenfield Opportunities
      • Land-Mobile
      • Maritime
      • Aeronautical
      • Regions
• MSS Ecosystem
  • Operator Profiles and Outlook
    • Major Operator Profiles
    • Market Share Trends
    • Competitive Assessment and Short-Term Industry Outlook
  • The Platforms
    • Maritime
    • Aeronautical
    • Land-Mobile
  • Strategic Considerations
    • Business Models
    • ARPU and Pricing
    • Resilience in the MSS Markets
    • Long-Term Strategy
      • Competition in the Value Chain
      • Industry Consolidation Scenarios (incl. Market Impact)
• Forecasts (including Methodology)
  • Handhelds
  • MSS-ATC/CGC
    • Main Vertical Markets (Consumer Handhelds, Public Safety and Emergency Services)
  • Land-mobile
    • Main Vertical Markets (M2M, Asset Tracking, Disaster Recovery, Natural Resources)
      • Narrowband Voice and Data
      • Broadband Voice and Data
  • Maritime
    • Main Vertical Markets (Shipping, Cruise Ships, Oil and Gas Offshore Exploration, Yachting)
      • Narrowband Voice and Data
      • Broadband Voice and Data
  • Aeronautical
    • Main Vertical Markets (Commercial Airplanes, Business Jets and General Aviation)
      • Narrowband Voice and Data
      • Broadband Voice and Data
  • Transponder Demand
    • Maritime
    • Aeronautical
    • Land-Mobile

A Complete Analytical Perspective

Elements of this extensive 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

All clients of the Mobile Satellite Services, 5th Edition report are also entitled to a FREE half-day of consulting time with an NSR analyst. This time can be used to review report findings, interpret market forecasts and determine how the report information applies to your company' s business model.