Abstract
Description
The GSM Association claims that by the end of the decade, over 90% of the Earth' s population will be covered by mobile networks. However, to keep capital and operating costs down, new and innovative ways must be proposed to meet this goal in current and new regional markets. The fast pace of cellular network roll-out and take-up around the world is creating mounting coverage challenges for mobile operators, which is why satellite links are now considered for expanding the reach of mobile networks.
When an operator plans to enter markets beyond large city limits and needs to blanket large regions with cellular services quickly, satellite backhaul can be used to extend reach efficiently. Satellite backhaul covers a broad range of customer solutions for new and existing networks, but traditional voice and narrowband data services (such as SMS and GPRS) are prime applications that represent the most significant short-term growth opportunities for operators.
To tap into new customer markets with tight and often regulated timeframes, mobile incumbents and new operators can build networks with satellite infrastructure, an already available resource that beats many fiber, cable or wireline deployment schedules by weeks or even months.
For the cellular players, backhaul over satellite is primarily seen as a temporary, albeit very responsive, short-to-medium term tool. The issue for the satellite industry is then to gain a foothold over the long-term as a key infrastructure with the main drivers being its robustness and the relatively low bandwidth cost of satellite.
Thanks to advances such as compression techniques, IP-over-satellite delivery and optimized network topologies, there are now more catalysts to fuel the market for cellular backhaul via satellite. Recent build-outs and the expected continued growth of mobile cellular networks provide ample opportunities for satellite companies to play an active role in this area. However, awareness and promotion of the value of satellite services in this market is sure to test the motivations of the industry players in the face of competing solutions.
Primary Questions Addressed in this Report Include:
- What are the drivers for cellular backhaul via satellite services?
- Which customer segments and regions are most likely to benefit from satellite-based cellular backhaul?
- What are the requirements for cellular backhaul via satellite?
- What satellite solutions for cellular backhaul exist?
- What level of satellite bandwidth demand will emerge in each regional market?
- What are the expected equipment and wholesale revenues for cellular backhaul via satellite?
Primary Elements of the Report Include:
- Market Definitions and Overview
- Key Players
- Current and Future Trends
- Review of Solutions/Players
- Primary Requirements and Drivers
- Market Assessment and Forecasts
- Sites and CPE Sales, by Region
- Transponder Demand (TPE) for Cellular Backhaul
- By Region
- By Band (C-, Ku-)
- Wholesale Revenues for Cellular Backhaul
- By Region
- By Band (C-, Ku-)
A Complete Analytical Perspective
Elements of this study include:
- Complete report document segmented by analysis on all regions, players, market opportunity and demand trends
- An Excel file containing all data and graphs so the client can easily use this work as a basis for their own internal market projections
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1. Market Overview and Trends
- 1.1 Definition
- 1.2 Background and Context
- 1.3 Trends
2. Value Proposition and Opportunity for Satellite
- 2.1 Review of Solutions/Players
- 2.2 Market Opportunity
- 2.3 Threats and Competition
- 2.4 Primary Requirements and Drivers
3. Market Assessment and Forecasts
- 3.1 Business Models
- 3.2 Market Forecast 2006-2011
- 3.3 TPE Demand
- 3.3.1 C-Band and Ku-Band TPE Demand
- 3.3.2 Regional TPE Demand
- 3.4 Equipment Demand
- 3.4.1 C- and Ku-Band Equipment Demand
- 3.4.2 Regional Equipment Demand
- 3.5 Market Prognosis
List Of Exhibits
- Exhibit 2.1 Typical Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Network Architecture
- Exhibit 2.2 Value Proposition Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Services
- Exhibit 2.3 Sample List of Players and Solutions for Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Exhibit 2.4 Core Vertical Markets for Cellular Backhaul via Satellite
- Exhibit 2.5 Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Requirements
- Exhibit 2.6 Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Market Drivers
- Exhibit 3.1 Regional Definitions for Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Market
- Exhibit 3.2 Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) Included in Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Forecast
- Exhibit 3.3 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite TPE Demand, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.4 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite TPE Demand, 2006-2011 (chart)
- Exhibit 3.5 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite TPE Revenues, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.6 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite TPE Revenues, 2006-2011 (chart)
- Exhibit 3.7 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite TPE Demand for C-Band and Ku-Band, by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.8 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite C-Band TPE Demand by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.9 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Ku-Band TPE Demand by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.10 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite TPE Revenues for C-Band and Ku-Band by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.11 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite C-Band TPE Revenues by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.12 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Ku-Band TPE Revenues by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.13 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Sites, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.14 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Sites, 2006-2011 (chart)
- Exhibit 3.15 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Site Equipment Revenues, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.16 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Equipment Revenues, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.17 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite C-Band and Ku-Band Sites by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.18 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite C-Band Sites by Region, 2006-2011
- Exhibit 3.19 Global Cellular Backhaul via Satellite Ku-Band Sites by Region, 2006-2011
