Orbith is doubling down on its investment to compete with major players like Starlink, Hughes, and Viasat without relying on government subsidies. The company offers competitive pricing and comprehensive installation services, positioning itself as a strong contender in the regional satellite internet market.
Constellations spoke with Pacôme Révillon, CEO of Novaspace, about satellite connectivity in the maritime market and the role of Starlink in developing the new standard for connectivity at sea.
Mobile operators should deploy Open RAN small cells from neutral hosts to densify 5G networks. By leveraging Open RAN and neutral host models, operators can reduce costs and enhance network flexibility. This approach not only improves coverage and capacity but also mitigates investment risks and overbuilding concerns.
From RF to RF-over-IP to cloud and lasers, functions that once only used to happen in “ground” systems are coming to be spread out across space and cyberspace as well.
Constellations interviewed a panel of industry experts, including Vinay Purohit of CloudJuncxion, Dallas Kasaboski of Analysys Mason Space and Kevin Tobias of Kratos, about digitizing the edge of satellite networks.
In the history of commercial satellite communication, no company has created more disruption than SpaceX’s Starlink. In just six years, Starlink has launched over 6,000 satellites and expanded its user base to 2.7 million subscribers—over one-third more than the combined 2 million subscribers of Hughes and Viasat at their peak.
Ahead of Asia Satellite Business Week 2024 in Singapore, Constellations solicited input from senior executives across various sectors of the satellite market.
In a world where a handful of vertically integrated mega-constellations are concentrating and retaining in-house most of the demand, the manufacturing landscape is rapidly changing to secure its future. From software-defined payloads to cost-effective smaller GEO satellites and low-cost launch options, these new offerings are deemed to roll out tomorrow’s space segment.
As wholesale capacity prices drop, operators are becoming vertically integrated service providers to protect their margins. This shift towards managed services is crucial for adding value and meeting customer demands in an increasingly competitive market.
