Abstract
Of the globe' s 6.68 billion people, 3.3 billion (or 49.4%) of the world' s population now have a mobile phone compared to 1.3 billion fixed line phones. In many countries, mobile phones far outnumber landline subscribers, and the gap is expected to widen over time. In fact, fixed landlines are also being replaced by "fixed" wireless units that have the ability to roam within a service provider' s footprint, further increasing the proposition for wireless technology.
The opportunity for tapping the next 3 billion people (and growing) is clear for the next 10 years; however, one significant challenge is in how to implement solutions to enable mobile usage for populations that reside in rural and more remote locations.
An increasing part of the solution is satellite backhaul. In low density areas, satellite is the best (if not the only) practical, available and cost-effective platform to implement a communications and digital divide solution. As governments around the globe begin to more seriously implement Universal Access requirements, operators that want to continue serving lucrative urban markets will be obligated to likewise service low population density markets.
Another and perhaps more compelling reason for bridging the communications divide is that as competition in the lucrative urban and suburban areas intensifies, as well as increasing saturation in the most sought-after markets develops, growth in the mobile market will be driven by an increased focus on rural markets.
Several elements need to be considered in establishing growth patterns in potentially lucrative rural 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 platform 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 in wireless technologies will be assessed specifically in how it impacts rural subscription, network deployment, application suite requirements and technology choices over the long term.
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?
- 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?
Who Should Purchase this Report:
- Satellite Operators
- Satellite Service Providers
- Satellite Equipment Manufacturers
- Mobile & Cellular Service Providers
- Mobile & Cellular Equipment Manufacturers
- WiFi 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
- 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 and Ku-band)
- Cellular BTS
- IP/Data BTS
- By Region
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
Major Forecast Elements of the Study Include:
- Satellite Backhauled BTS Sites, by Technology Platform
- Annual Unit Shipments of Satellite-based BTS
- Installed Base & Unit Shipments of BTS
- Cellular BTS
- Data / IP BTS
- C-band Transponder Demand
- Ku-band Transponder Demand
Elements Analyzed per Region & Wireless Platform
- Population Density Trends in Rural & Remote Areas
- Rural Disposable Income Levels
- Universal Access Requirements
- Application Suite Requirements
- Rural & Remote Areas
- Network / Ecosystem Deployment
- Regulatory Favorability
- End User Equipment & Service Price Considerations
- Content Generation
- Digital Divide / Internet Connectivity Needs
- Competition from Other Mobile Platforms
Regions Covered:
- North America
- Latin America
- Western Europe
- Central & Eastern Europe
- Middle East / North Africa
- Sub Saharan Africa
- Asia
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Major Findings
- 1.3 Conclusions
2. Market Overview
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Regional Comparison
- 2.3 Methodology
- 2.3.1 Transponder Forecasts
- 2.3.2 Equipment Market Forecasts
- 2.4 Total Market Forecasts
- 2.4.1 Total Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 2.4.1.1 Transponder Leases
- 2.4.1.2 Equipment Forecasts
- 2.4.1.3 Installed Base of BTS
- 2.4.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 2.4.2.1 Type of BTS
- 2.4.2.2 BTS by Frequency Band
- 2.4.1 Total Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
3. The North American Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- 3.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 3.2 Market Forecasts
- 3.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 3.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 3.3 Pricing Analysis
- 3.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 3.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 3.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 3.5 Bottom Line
4. The Latin American Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- 4.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 4.2 Market Forecasts
- 4.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 4.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 4.3 Pricing Analysis
- 4.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 4.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 4.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 4.5 Bottom Line
5. The Western European Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Markets
- 5.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 5.2 Market Forecasts
- 5.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 5.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 5.3 Pricing Analysis
- 5.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 5.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 5.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 5.5 Bottom Line
6. The Central & Eastern European Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- 6.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 6.2 Market Forecasts
- 6.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 6.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 6.3 Pricing Analysis
- 6.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 6.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 6.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 6.5 Bottom Line
7. The Middle East/North Africa Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- 7.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 7.2 Market Forecasts
- 7.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 7.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 7.3 Pricing Analysis
- 7.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 7.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 7.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 7.5 Bottom Line
8. The Sub Saharan Africa Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- 8.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 8.2 Market Forecasts
- 8.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 8.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 8.3 Pricing Analysis
- 8.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 8.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 8.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 8.5 Bottom Line
9. The Asian Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- 9.1 Market Introduction and Overview
- 9.2 Market Forecasts
- 9.2.1 Total Cellular and Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Revenues
- 9.2.2 Total Satellite-Backhauled BTS by Wireless Technology
- 9.3 Pricing Analysis
- 9.3.1 Prices of Satellite Backhaul Equipment
- 9.3.2 Satellite Transponder Pricing Estimates for Wireless Backhaul Services
- 9.4 Data Supporting Satellite-Backhauled Equipment and Transponder Forecasts
- 9.5 Bottom Line
List Of Exhibits
Chapter - 1
- Ex. 1.1 Total Global Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 1.2 Global Rural Population Demographics & Penetration of Satellite in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul Market
- Ex. 1.3 Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population, by Region
Chapter - 2
- Ex. 2.1 Regional Breakdown of Revenues for the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 2.2 Regional Breakdown of Transponder Demand for the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 2.3 Regional Breakdown of In-service BTS for the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 2.4 Element Coefficients and Level of Impact Towards Subscriber Growth
- Ex. 2.5 Factors Affecting Growth in the Rural Cellular & Wireless Market in North America
- Ex. 2.6 Global Market - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 2.7 Global Market - Transponder & Equipment Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 2.8 Global Market - Total Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 2.9 Global Market - Total Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite (C- & Ku-bands)
- Ex. 2.10 Global Market - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 2.11 Global Market - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 2.12 Global Market - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Frequency Band
- Ex. 2.13 Global Market - Cellular & Wireless BTS Backhauled via Satellite
- Ex. 2.14 Global Market - In-service Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 2.15 Global Market - In-service Satellite BTS Equipment by Frequency Band
Chapter - 3
- Ex. 3.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 3.2 North America - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 3.3 North America - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues
- Ex. 3.4 North America - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 3.5 North America - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 3.6 North America - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 3.7 North America - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 3.8 North America - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 3.9 North America - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 3.10 North America - Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of Network
- Ex. 3.11 North America - Estimated Average BTS Equipment Prices
- Ex. 3.12 North America - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 3.13 North America - Population Demographics
- Ex. 3.14 North America - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
Chapter - 4
- Ex. 4.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 4.2 Latin America - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 4.3 Latin America - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues
- Ex. 4.4 Latin America - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 4.5 Latin America - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 4.6 Latin America - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 4.7 Latin America - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 4.8 Latin America - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 4.9 Latin America - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 4.10 Latin America - Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of Network
- Ex. 4.11 Latin America - Estimated Average BTS Equipment Prices
- Ex. 4.12 Latin America - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 4.13 Latin America - Population Demographics
- Ex. 4.14 Latin America - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
Chapter - 5
- Ex. 5.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 5.2 Western Europe - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 5.3 Western Europe - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues
- Ex. 5.4 Western Europe - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 5.5 Western Europe - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 5.6 Western Europe - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 5.7 Western Europe - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 5.8 Western Europe - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 5.9 Western Europe - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 5.10 Western Europe - Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of Network
- Ex. 5.11 Western Europe - Estimated BTS Equipment Average Prices
- Ex. 5.12 Western Europe - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 5.13 Western Europe - Population Demographics
- Ex. 5.14 Western Europe - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
Chapter - 6
- Ex. 6.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 6.2 Central & Eastern Europe - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 6.3 Central & Eastern Europe - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues
- Ex. 6.4 Central & Eastern Europe - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 6.5 Central & Eastern Europe - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 6.6 Central & Eastern Europe - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 6.7 Central & Eastern Europe - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 6.8 Central & Eastern Europe - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 6.9 Central & Eastern Europe - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 6.10 Central & Eastern Europe - Forecast of Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of User
- Ex. 6.11 Central & Eastern Europe - Estimated BTS Equipment Average Prices
- Ex. 6.12 Central & Eastern Europe - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 6.13 Central & Eastern Europe - Population Demographics
- Ex. 6.14 Central & Eastern Europe - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
Chapter - 7
- Ex. 7.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 7.2 Middle East/North Africa - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 7.3 Middle East/North Africa - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues (2007-2017)
- Ex. 7.4 Middle East/North Africa - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 7.5 Middle East/North Africa - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 7.6 Middle East/North Africa - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 7.7 Middle East/North Africa - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Equipment
- Ex. 7.8 Middle East/North Africa - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 7.9 Middle East/North Africa - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 7.10 Middle East/North Africa - Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of Network
- Ex. 7.11 Middle East/North Africa - Estimated Average BTS Equipment Prices
- Ex. 7.12 Middle East/North Africa - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 7.13 Middle East/North Africa - Population Demographics
- Ex. 7.14 Middle East/North Africa - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
Chapter - 8
- Ex. 8.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 8.2 Sub Saharan Africa - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 8.3 Sub Saharan Africa - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues
- Ex. 8.4 Sub Saharan Africa - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 8.5 Sub Saharan Africa - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 8.6 Sub Saharan Africa - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 8.7 Sub Saharan Africa - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 8.8 Sub Saharan Africa - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 8.9 Sub Saharan Africa - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 8.10 Sub Saharan Africa - Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of Network
- Ex. 8.11 Sub Saharan Africa - Estimated BTS Equipment Average Prices
- Ex. 8.12 Sub Saharan Africa - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 8.13 Sub Saharan Africa - Population Demographics
- Ex. 8.14 Sub Saharan Africa - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
Chapter - 9
- Ex. 9.1 Vendor Announcements in the Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Ex. 9.2 Asia - Total Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite
- Ex. 9.3 Asia - Cellular & Wireless Backhaul via Satellite Cumulative Revenues (2007-2017)
- Ex. 9.4 Asia - Transponder Demand for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 9.5 Asia - Transponder Revenues for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 9.6 Asia - Equipment Unit Shipments & Revenues
- Ex. 9.7 Asia - Unit Shipments of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 9.8 Asia - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment for Cellular & Wireless Backhaul
- Ex. 9.9 Asia - Installed Units of Satellite BTS Equipment by Type of Network
- Ex. 9.10 Asia - Satellite Backhauled Wireless Subscribers by Type of Network
- Ex. 9.11 Asia - Estimated Average BTS Equipment Prices
- Ex. 9.12 Asia - Estimated Transponder Prices
- Ex. 9.13 Asia - Population Demographics
- Ex. 9.14 Asia - Penetration of Mobile Users Backhauled via Satellite to Rural Population
















