Satellite Surge: Asia Pacific Targets 38 Million Satellite Broadband Subscribers by 2030 with Starlink Leading the Charge

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Idem Est Research & Advisory
14 September 2023, 16:00 AEST
Asia Pacific's largest market Satellite Broadband is Australia but India to take over by 2024
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Key Highlights from the Asia Pacific Satellite Internet Report:

The Asia Pacific satellite broadband market is undergoing unprecedented growth, with advancements driven by the region's unique geography, increased demand for internet access, and technological innovation. "As of 2022, the region boasted nearly 875k satellite broadband subscribers, with Australia leading, notably dominated by Starlink", says Landry Fevre, Director of Idem Est Research & Advisory.

Notably, Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, aims to provide low-latency, high-speed global internet connectivity via a satellite constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO). By September 2023, Starlink established its services in 60 countries and has launched nearly 5,000 satellites, setting the stage to be the dominant entity in the global broadband satellite sector. With its impressive roster of 3.7 million subscribers globally, Starlink's projected 2023 revenues are anticipated to exceed USD2 billion. Within the Asia-Pacific region, Starlink has cemented key partnerships with industry giants like KDDI, Data Lake, PT&T, Telstra, Vocus, and Optus, showcasing its expansive reach and collaborative approach and already won over 400k subscribers in the region.

Additionally, the integration of 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) with mobile networks is revolutionizing communication. Designed to tackle geographic connectivity challenges, 5G NTN operates across various frequency bands, with LEO satellites promising competitive latency. As the need for spectrum resources intensifies due to technological advancements, strategies for efficient spectrum allocation and international collaborations will be paramount in the upcoming decade.

However, it's not just technological advances propelling this sector forward. The industry's growth and market dynamics are closely tied to regulatory landscapes, with satellite broadband providers needing to circumnavigate stringent rules to prevent service interference. Successfully breaking into this market not only demands cutting-edge technology but also a deep understanding of diverse licensing requirements.

Starlink's rapid expansion and comprehensive satellite coverage intersect with global geopolitics, illuminating concerns over digital sovereignty and Musk's control over its deployment. The project's intertwining with geopolitics, evident in its redefining of connectivity norms, positions it uniquely at the crossroads of commerce and geopolitics.

This report, besides offering a deep dive into market dynamics, also delves into the socioeconomic impacts, environmental considerations, technological evolution, and the significance of policies and collaborations, providing a holistic perspective of the challenges and opportunities that the Asia Pacific region encounters in the satellite broadband domain.

"Idem Est Research forecasts that satellite broadband subscribers will reach 38 million by 2030. This sector of the telecommunications industry is among the fastest revenue growth segment, with an average growth rate of 50.2% between 2023 to 2030," says Landry Fevre, Director of Idem Est Research & Advisory.

The Asia Pacific Satellite Internet Report by Idem Est Research provides comprehensive insights into the current market landscape, future projections, and key factors shaping the industry. For more details, access the full report on the Idem Est Research website.

Idem Est Research and Advisory's report on the Asia Pacific Satellite Internet market serves as a valuable resource for industry stakeholders, investors, and policymakers looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the sector. The analysis highlights the immense potential and opportunities for both local and international players to contribute to the development and innovation of the telecommunications industry in the Asia Pacific region.

KEY COMPANIES MENTIONED IN THIS ASIA PACIFIC SATELLITE INTERNET INDUSTRY REPORT:
AST Spacemobile, Eutelsat, Globalstar, Inmarsat, IPStar, Kacific, Kuiper, Lynk, Measat, NBN, OneWeb, SpaceX, Starlink, Viasat

Download the full report: https://idemest.com/reports/asia-pacific-satellite-internet-market-report-2023-2030

Asia Pacific Satellite Internet Market Report - Table of Contents

1 The Race For The Last 5%

2 Satellite Internet Connectivity: An Overview
2.1 Satellite Internet Basics
2.2 Comparing LEO, MEO, and GEO Satellite Orbits
2.2.1 LEO and GEO Satellite Comparison
2.3 Satellite Frequency Bands
2.3.1 Ku-band
2.3.2 Ka-band
2.3.3 C-band
2.3.4 L-band
2.3.5 Other Satellite Bands
2.4 Satellite Broadband Providers Operators, 2023

3 5G NTN: The Next Generation of Satellite Connectivity
3.1 5G NTN Overview
3.1.1 The Rationale Behind 5G NTN
3.1.2 Technical Aspects of 5G NTN
3.1.3 Potential Applications for 5G NTN
3.1.4 Challenges in Implementation
3.2 5G NTN Satellite Providers

4 Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Market Analysis, 2022-2030
4.1 Market LandscaPe of Satellite Broadband Subscribers, 2022
4.2 Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Subscribers Forecast, 2022-2030
4.3 Overall Satellite Broadband Revenue Forecast, 2022-2030
4.4 Regulatory Challenges and Spectrum Allocation

5 Satellite Operators Profile
5.1 Starlink Profile
5.1.1 Starlink Satellite Launches per Year
5.1.2 Starlink Geopolitical Clout
5.1.3 Starlink Subscribers and Revenue Estimates
5.1.1 Starlink Partnerships in Asia Pacific
5.2 Project Kuiper Profile
5.3 OneWeb/Eutelsat Profile
5.4 AST Space Mobile Profile
5.5 Lynk Profile
5.6 OTHER LEO Constellation Projects
5.6.1 China's Guo Wang (GW) Constellation
5.6.2 India Satellite Internet Key Players
5.6.3 Key Challenges and Considerations for New Entrants:

6 Evaluating the Impact of Satellite Broadband Connectivity in the Asia Pacific
6.1 Socioeconomic Impact
6.2 Environmental Considerations

7 Future Prospects of Satellite Broadband and 5G NTN
7.1 Expanding Geographical Reach
7.2 Addressing Infrastructure Limitations
7.3 Enhancing Data Throughput and Latency
7.4 Facilitating the Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing
7.5 Disaster Recovery and Emergency Services

8 Conclusion

9 Methodology

10 Copyright Notice



Asia Pacific Satellite Internet Market Report - List of Figures

Figure 1 - Satellite Deployments Type
Figure 2 - Satellite frequency bands
Figure 3 -Starlink and OneWeb Satellite Launches per Month (Data until Sep-23)
Figure 4 -Australia Satellite Broadband Market Share, 2022
Figure 5 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Subscribers Distribution by Country, 2022
Figure 6 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Subscribers Distribution by Country, 2022
Figure 7 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Subscribers Forecast, 2022-2030
Figure 8 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Revenue Forecast, 2022-2030
Figure 9 -Satellite Launches including Starlink per Year (Data until Sep-23)

Asia Pacific Satellite Internet Market Report - List of Tables

Table 1 - Satellite Orbit Altitudes
Table 2 - LEO and GEO Satellite Comparison
Table 3 - Satellite Broadband Subscribers Operators, 2023
Table 4 - 5G NTN and Satellite Providers, 2023
Table 5 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Subscribers by Operators and Countries, 2022
Table 6 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Subscribers Forecast, 2022-2030
Table 7 - Asia Pacific Satellite Broadband Revenue Forecast, 2022-2030
Table 8 - Starlink Global Subscriber Database, as of September 2023

Contact Information:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Landry Fevre
Woonona Rd
Northbridge, NSW 2063
Australia
landry@idemest.com
+61 414 164100

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Contact Information:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Landry Fevre
Woonona Rd
Northbridge, NSW 2063
Australia
landry@idemest.com
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