The only in-depth research service on MSS
The first service combining regularly updated strategic assessments
on Mobile Satellite Services with detailed market projections by
operator, analysis of breaking news and the option for custom
analyst consultations
on Mobile Satellite Services with detailed market projections by
operator, analysis of breaking news and the option for custom
analyst consultations
Nov 2006 report (press release,
table of contents) discussed the
evolution of Inmarsat distribution
structures, the handheld MSS market,
BGAN, ATC spectrum valuations
and Connexion-by-Boeing
table of contents) discussed the
evolution of Inmarsat distribution
structures, the handheld MSS market,
BGAN, ATC spectrum valuations
and Connexion-by-Boeing
Seven detailed 20-40 page profiles per year of leading MSS
operators, including five year subscriber and revenue projections,
published every two months
operators, including five year subscriber and revenue projections,
published every two months
Analysis of breaking news and implications for the MSS sector
Option of bundled analyst time for custom phone consultations,
strategy workshops or review of business opportunities
strategy workshops or review of business opportunities
| Individual company profiles are also available for one-off purchase Contact us for more details on the service or download an order form |
Three 25-50 page reports per year on developments in the MSS
market, exclusive to subscribers, published in March, July and
November
market, exclusive to subscribers, published in March, July and
November
Mar 2007 report (press release,
table of contents) discussed the
consequences of Globalstar's satellite
problems, the role of satellites in the
mobile TV market, and funding
prospects for new MSS systems
table of contents) discussed the
consequences of Globalstar's satellite
problems, the role of satellites in the
mobile TV market, and funding
prospects for new MSS systems
Inmarsat (released Nov 2006, updated Dec 2007, Dec 2008 and Dec 2009)
Globalstar (released Jan 2007, updated Jan 2008 and Feb 2009)
Orbcomm (released Mar 2007, updated Apr 2008 and May 2009)
SkyTerra/MSV (released Jun 2007, updated Jun 2008 and Jun 2009)
Stratos takeover bid (Mar 2007)
Globalstar results and new pricing plans (Apr 2007)
XM-Sirius merger (Apr 2007)
| We also produce longer publications with extended analysis of new developments in the satellite industry, including ATC, Satellite Radio and Other Hybrid MSS Networks and The In-flight Passenger Communications Market |
ICO's mobile video plans (May 2007)
Iridium (released Jul 2007, updated Aug 2008 and Aug 2009)
Jul 2007 report (press release, table of contents) discussed
the size of the MSS terminal equipment market, the long
term prospects (and valuation) for Stratos, TerreStar's launch
delay, Fleet Broadband services, Inmarsat's handheld plans
and the outlook for MSS voice pricing
the size of the MSS terminal equipment market, the long
term prospects (and valuation) for Stratos, TerreStar's launch
delay, Fleet Broadband services, Inmarsat's handheld plans
and the outlook for MSS voice pricing
| "You’ve got a good grasp of the big picture - your reports are very helpful" - Gary Hebb, General Manager, EMS Satcom |
Thuraya (released Oct 2007, updated Oct 2008 and Oct 2009)
MSS handheld revenues (Aug 2007)
European 2GHz spectrum bidders (Sep 2007)
Nov 2007 report (table of contents) discussed the prospects
for low data rate and handheld MSS services, including
Globalstar's new SPOT product, plus the size of Inmarsat's
Fleet and BGAN market and Globalstar's ATC lease with
Open Range Communications
for low data rate and handheld MSS services, including
Globalstar's new SPOT product, plus the size of Inmarsat's
Fleet and BGAN market and Globalstar's ATC lease with
Open Range Communications
| "We get great value out of your reports" - Tim Johnson, Director of Market Strategy, Iridium Satellite |
Mar 2008 report (press release, table of contents) discussed the
prospects for aeronautical and maritime broadband services, the
slowdown in the handheld MSS market, Inmarsat's strategic
challenges, recent spectrum auctions and disappointments for
mobile TV
prospects for aeronautical and maritime broadband services, the
slowdown in the handheld MSS market, Inmarsat's strategic
challenges, recent spectrum auctions and disappointments for
mobile TV
Update on 700MHz auction (Feb 2008)
ATC financing transactions (Apr 2008)
Dual mode satellite phones (May 2008)
Nov 2008 report (table of contents) discussed the outlook for MSS
handheld services, the business case for Globalstar's SPOT tracker,
Globalstar's ATC approval and funding requirements, the outlook for
industry consolidation, the results of in-flight cellular trials and provided
an updated view on growth in the MSS services market
handheld services, the business case for Globalstar's SPOT tracker,
Globalstar's ATC approval and funding requirements, the outlook for
industry consolidation, the results of in-flight cellular trials and provided
an updated view on growth in the MSS services market
| View our June 2008 presentation of Perspectives on MSS and ATC/CGC |
The proposed merger of Inmarsat and Skyterra (Aug 2008)
Jul 2008 report (table of contents) discussed the size of the MSS
services market and growth prospects by segment, developments
in the S-band MSS spectrum and the prospects for mobile TV in this
band, Inmarsat's satellite reclocking, Iridium's proposal for hosted
payloads, Globalstar's outlook, and Harbinger's bid for Inmarsat
services market and growth prospects by segment, developments
in the S-band MSS spectrum and the prospects for mobile TV in this
band, Inmarsat's satellite reclocking, Iridium's proposal for hosted
payloads, Globalstar's outlook, and Harbinger's bid for Inmarsat
Mar 2009 report (table of contents) discussed the prospects for
maritime broadband revenues, including KVH's new mini-VSAT
service, the long term opportunity for BGAN, the rationale for
Echostar's interest in Sirius XM and the associated business case for
satellite radio, and the problems with Inmarsat's new satellite phone
maritime broadband revenues, including KVH's new mini-VSAT
service, the long term opportunity for BGAN, the rationale for
Echostar's interest in Sirius XM and the associated business case for
satellite radio, and the problems with Inmarsat's new satellite phone
Jul 2009 report (table of contents) discussed government demand for MSS,
the satellite-cellular roaming opportunity, Globalstar's new funding, Inmarsat's
investment in Skywave and the latest news about Inmarsat and Iridium's new
satellite phones
the satellite-cellular roaming opportunity, Globalstar's new funding, Inmarsat's
investment in Skywave and the latest news about Inmarsat and Iridium's new
satellite phones
Nov 2009 report (table of contents) discussed the outlook for ATC and
spectrum values, the growth prospects for in-flight communications and the
competition between maritime VSAT and Inmarsat's FleetBroadband, as well
as updates on Globalstar and Iridium
spectrum values, the growth prospects for in-flight communications and the
competition between maritime VSAT and Inmarsat's FleetBroadband, as well
as updates on Globalstar and Iridium
TerreStar (released Jan 2010) *NEW*