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Satellite IoT Market Report 2025–2030
A 235-page report detailing the satellite IoT market, including market sizing with breakdowns & forecast, competitive landscape, key use cases, case studies, vendor profiles, trends, and more.
Document type: PDF, XLSX, PPTX
Published: June 2025
Main author: Kalpesh Baviskar
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Questions answered
- What is satellite IoT and how does it differ from traditional IoT connectivity?
- How does satellite IoT connectivity compare to traditional terrestrial connectivity?
- What key components are required for IoT devices to communicate directly with satellites?
- What are the key use cases and industry verticals driving the adoption of Satellite connectivity in IoT?
- What is the current market size of the satellite IoT industry?
- What are the emerging trends in the satellite IoT market?
- Who are the key players in the satellite IoT market?
- What is the market share of the leading vendors in the satellite IoT market?
- Which new entrants or startups gaining traction that could impact the competitive landscape?
Table of Contents
Satellite IoT Market Report 2025-2030 (PDF)
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- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Chapter overview and key takeaways
- IoT Analytics’ definition of “Internet of Things”
- Our view: What IoT is and what it is not?
- When to consider satellite IoT connectivity
- Satellite IoT vs. other IoT wireless technologies
- The impact a satellite IoT system can have
- Growth comparison (2018–2024) of five satellite operators
- The history of satellite communication for IoT
- The main benefits of satellite IoT (vs. terrestrial networks)
- The main drawbacks of satellite IoT (vs. terrestrial networks)
- Value chain: Satellite IoT Infrastructure
- Value chain: Satellite IoT Solutions
- Technical overview
- Chapter overview and key takeaways
- Technology overview
- Regulatory and standardization framework
- Core network technology: Core infrastructure
- Core network technology: Network architecture
- Core network technology: Connectivity configuration
- Specific components and enablers: Satellite IoT hardware
- Specific components and enablers: Communication protocols
- Specific components and enablers: Software
- Deployment: Satellite constellations
- Satellite constellations – Commercial services
- Satellite constellations – Satellite mass
- Satellite constellations – Orbit features
- Market size & outlook
- Chapter overview and key takeaways
- Overview: What is in-scope of the IoT satellite market
- Global satellite market
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by tech
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by connectivity type
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by access type
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by frequency bands
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by orbit
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by region
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by industry vertical
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by industry vertical for Proprietary/Legacy technology
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by industry vertical for Unlicensed/LoRa-NTN technology
- Global satellite IoT connectivity market by industry vertical for 3GPP NTN technology
- Global satellite IoT connections
- Global satellite IoT connections by technology
- Global satellite IoT connections by connectivity type
- Global satellite IoT connections by access type
- Global satellite IoT connections by frequency bands
- Global satellite IoT connections by orbit
- Global satellite IoT connections by region
- Global satellite IoT connections by industry vertical for proprietary/legacy technology
- Global satellite IoT connections by industry vertical for Unlicensed/LoRa-NTN technology
- Global satellite IoT connections by industry vertical for 3GPP NTN
- Global satellite IoT connectivity ARPU by technology
- Global satellite IoT connectivity ARPU by connectivity type
- Global satellite IoT connectivity ARPU by access type
- Global satellite IoT connectivity ARPU by orbit
- Global satellite IoT equipment market
- Global satellite IoT equipment market by technology
- Global satellite IoT equipment shipment in millions and device ASP
- Global satellite IoT equipment shipment by technology
- Global satellite IoT equipment ASP by technology
- Global satellite IoT module market
- Global satellite IoT module market by technology/li>
- Global satellite IoT module market by region
- Global satellite IoT module shipment in millions and module ASP
- Global satellite IoT module shipment by technology
- Global satellite IoT module ASP by technology
- Competitive landscape
- Chapter overview and key takeaways
- Satellite IoT vendor landscape
- Market share of satellite IoT operators (based on connectivity revenue in %)
- Market share of satellite IoT operators (based on number of subscribers in %)
- Market share of satellite IoT module vendors (based on module revenue in %)
- Satellite network operator analysis (1/4)- By orbit
- Satellite network operator analysis (2/4)- By headquarter location
- Satellite network operator analysis (3/4)- By frequency band
- Satellite network operator analysis (4/4)- By type of technology
- Satellite module vendor analysis – By type of technology
- Vendor profiles: Overview of the six vendors profiled
- Vendor profile 1: Iridium Communications
- Vendor profile 2: ORBCOMM
- Vendor profile 3: Inmarsat
- Vendor profile 4: Globalstar
- Vendor profile 5: Wyld Networks
- Vendor profile 6: Starlink
- Global funding of satellite IoT companies – 2018 until now
- Trends and challenges
- Overview of the 12 trends & 4 challenges covered in this report
- Market trends
- Market Challenges
- Use cases & case studies
- Chapter overview and key takeaways
- Overview of the 28 main satellite IoT use cases
- Five case studies highlight the impact of satellite IoT
- Case Study: Precision agriculture for water savings and crop yield increase
- Case Study: Cargo tracking for cold chain operations
- Case Study: Mining equipment monitoring
- Case Study: Gas pipeline monitoring
- Case Study: Water pipeline monitoring
- Methodology & market definition
- Research Methodology
- Market definitions
- Other definitions
- List of companies mentioned in the report
- About IoT Analytics
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Companies mentioned
A selection of companies mentioned in the report.
Iridium Communications
Orbcomm
Viasat+Inmarsat
Space 42 (Al Yahsat)
Apogeo Space
AST Space Mobile
Globalstar
Eutelsat OneWeb
Hispasat
Marlink
Echostar Mobile
Myriota
Starlink
Kineis
Telesat
Lacuna Space
Lynk Global
OQ technology
Skylo
Sateliot
Wyld Network
About the report
The information presented in the Satellite IoT Market Report 2025–2030 is based on the results of in-depth primary research (i.e., interviews with satellite network operators and hardware vendors/resellers between August 2024 to February 2025), as well as extensive secondary research. The document includes definitions for satellite IoT connectivity, deployment models for satellite networks as well as the components involved in deploying satellite IoT solutions, market projections, adoption drivers, competitive landscape, key trends and developments, use cases, and case studies.
The Satellite IoT Market Report 2025-2030 provides a comprehensive overview of the landscape
At a glance
- 6 detailed vendor profiles & 10 high-potential startups
- 12 key market trends with examples
- 5 in-depth case studies
- 28 key use cases across 9 segments
- 5 satellite operators compared (2018–2024 growth)
- 4 critical challenges for vendors & end-users
- 4 core technological aspects explained
The market report comes with the full market model data and a list of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL (only team user and enterprise premium license).
In detail
- Market size & forecasts: The report contains detailed market models and forecasts to 2030, including:
- Global satellite IoT connectivity revenue and number of connections
- Global satellite IoT equipment and module revenue, shipments, and ASP
- Detailed market segmentation: Analysis includes market breakdowns by:
- Technology: Legacy/Proprietary, Unlicensed/LoRa-NTN, and 3GPP NTN
- Orbit: LEO, MEO, and GEO
- Connectivity and access type
- Industry vertical: Including transportation & logistics, maritime, agriculture, and energy & utilities
- Vendor and use case analysis:
- Profiles of 6 key vendors: Iridium, ORBCOMM, Inmarsat, Globalstar, Wyld Networks, and Starlink
- An overview of 28 key satellite IoT use cases
- 5 in-depth case studies, such as C.R. England’s cargo tracking for cold chain operations
Insights from the Satellite IoT Market Report 2025–2030
The Satellite IoT market is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and falling costs. Our 235-page report analyzes the key trends, market size, and competitive landscape, offering essential data for decision-makers.
- Technological shift: The market is moving toward standardized technologies like 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Unlicensed/LoRa-NTN, which are challenging legacy and proprietary systems.
- Multi-orbit strategies: Satellite operators are increasingly adopting multi-orbit strategies, leveraging the distinct advantages of LEO, MEO, and GEO constellations to enhance connectivity solutions.
- New business models: A key trend is the entry of satellite network operators into the private 5G market, offering integrated solutions beyond pure connectivity.
- Competitive landscape: The report provides detailed 2023 and 2024 market shares for key satellite IoT operators, including Viasat/Inmarsat, Iridium, and ORBCOMM, based on connectivity revenue.
Related reading
A research blog derived from the insights of this report: Satellite IoT market growth and outlook: 5 drivers propelling the market to $4.7 billion by 2030
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- Complete market report in PDF
- Market data in PDF (graphs within the report)
- Market model data in EXCEL
- List of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL
- Complete market report in PPTX
- 1 hour discussion with the analyst team
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- Complete market report in PDF
- Market data in PDF (graphs within the report)
- Market model data in EXCEL
- List of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL
- Complete market report in PPTX
- 1 hour discussion with the analyst team
Enterprise Premium License
$$6,000/1x PDF, 1x PPTX, 2x XLSX
- Report may be distributed to all employees of the enterprise
- Complete market report in PDF
- Market data in PDF (graphs within the report)
- Market model data in EXCEL
- List of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL
- Complete market report in PPTX
- 1 hour discussion with the analyst team
Complement your report with the Satellite IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast
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Complement the report with the Satellite IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast. This tracker covers the global satellite IoT connectivity from 2019 to 2024, with projections through 2030. The structured data contains:
- Connections, Revenue by Company
- 2019–2024 (Actuals)
- 2025-2030 (Forecast)
- 6 key regions: North America, Latin America (LATAM), Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific.
- 2 connectivty modes: Direct and Indirect
- 3 technologies: Proprietary/Legacy, LoRaNTN, 3GPP NTN
- 10 industry verticals
- 3 satellite orbits: LEO, MEO and GEO
- 6 frequency bands: L-Band, S-Band, C-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, and VHF/UHF-Band
Tracker preview:
Bundle: Single User License
$4,500/1x PDF + 1x tracker
- 1 named user (in your organization within the country of purchase)
- Complete market report in PDF
- Market data in PDF (graphs within the report)
- Market model data in EXCEL
- List of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL
- Complete market report in PPTX
- 1 hour discussion with the analyst team
- Tracker bundled with the report
- Complete Satellite IoT connectivity tracker
Bundle: Team User License
$5,500/1x PDF, 2x EXCEL + 1x tracker
- 1-5 named user (in your organization within the country of purchase)
- Complete market report in PDF
- Market data in PDF (graphs within the report)
- Market model data in EXCEL
- List of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL
- Complete market report in PPTX
- 1 hour discussion with the analyst team
- Tracker bundled with the report
- Complete Satellite IoT connectivity tracker
Bundle: Enterprise License
$8,000/1x PDF, 1x PPT, 2x EXCEL + 1x tracker
- Tracker may be distributed to all employees of the enterprise
- Complete Satellite IoT market report in PDF
- Market data in PDF (graphs within the report)
- Market model data in EXCEL
- List of 76 satellite IoT companies EXCEL
- Complete market report in PPTX
- 1 hour discussion with the analyst team
- Tracker bundled with the report
- Complete Satellite IoT connectivity tracker
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