Satellite and NTN tracker, Q4 2024

In the last three months, eight more operators moved into the satellite space, taking the total to almost 100, or 70% by share of the mobile connections base covered. Developments reflect increased orbital capacity from a higher number of satellites in space, and positive sentiment indicators from consumer and enterprise buyers on their likelihood to use satellite (making the business case easier to justify). GSMA Intelligence expects a wave of commercial service launches in 2025 and into 2026.

This report tracks data and developments from telcos and satellite companies in pursuit of monetisation in the consumer, B2B and government sectors.