Global - Infrastructure - Satellite Networks
The satellite industry has been going through a period of change over the past couple of years with large operators consolidating, new operators starting up, and old operators attempting to move into new markets. A new generation of ground equipment, revamped service plans, and the launch of some exceptional in-orbit satellite assets also means that the industry has obtained a set of tools that better positions it to take advantage of a variety of business opportunities. In 2008 the satellite broadband market is beginning to show signs of some success and data applications were the main source of growth for mobile satellite services in 2007. This report provides an overview and introductory information on satellite networks and services, including statistics where available.

 Table of Contents1. Synopsis 2. Introduction 3. Market overview 3.1 Booming satellite markets 3.2 Forecasts and statistics 4. Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) 5. Satellite broadband 5.1 2005 - 2008 - Satellite broadband turns a corner 6. IPStar - a brief case study 7. Geostationary, LEO, MEO and HEO satellites 7.1 The rise and fall of LEOs and MEOs 7.2 First generation GEO satellites 8. Direct Broadcasting Services (DBS) 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Multi-feed satellite dishes 9. Co-ordination and regulation 10. Related reports
Table 1 - Worldwide satellite revenue - 2005 - 2008
Table 2 - Number of satellites launched worldwide - 2006 - 2007
Table 3 - Commercial satellites launched - 1996 - 2007
Table 4 - Wholesale revenues for MSS operators with satellites in orbit - 2005 - 2007
Table 5 - US satellite broadband households - 2011
Table 6 - Satellite broadband market share compared to other access technologies - 2006 - 2007
Exhibit 1 - Major global fixed satellite service operators - 2008
Exhibit 2 - Satellite dish problems

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