Lower Satellite Pricing Could Open Door to Backhaul, Broadband Markets, NSR Says
Satellite data capacity prices, declining in recent years, will continue to drop due to ultra-high-throughput satellites coming soon, opening the door to verticals like cellular backhaul and consumer broadband, leading to new industry growth, Northern Sky Research analyst Lluc Palerm-Serra…
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said in an NSR blog post Tuesday. The price levels are making satellite a viable option for 3G and 4G backhaul, while consumer broadband "continues to present a massive opportunity if the right price points and business models are hit," NSR said. Industry needs to develop the ground system that can meet IP needs, service offerings tailored to mobile operators and a retail presence targeting consumers, the firm said.