One of the key trends in the communications industry in 2023 will be the proliferation of satellite-based communications and data services, with satellite network operators (SNOs) expected to generate $17 billion in additional revenue from third parties, according to Juniper Research. It is estimated that it will produce. Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) compliant 5G satellite network from 2024 to 2030.
report, Global 5G Satellite Network Market 2023-2030is claimed to provide the most comprehensive assessment of 3GPP-compliant 5G satellite networks to date, providing analysis and forecasting of over 24,000 data points across 60 markets over five years.
The study predicts that the first commercial launch of a 5G satellite network will occur in 2024 and that by 2030 there will be more than 110 million 3GPP-compliant 5G satellite connections in operation.
In its call to action, the report urges carriers to sign partnerships with SNOs that will allow them to launch monetizable satellite-based 5G services for their subscribers. Juniper believes that SNO not only has the ability to launch next-generation satellite hardware into space, but also is responsible for operating and managing the resulting network.
For further leverage, the study provides carriers with the ability to launch geostationary orbit (GSO) satellites that are always above the skies of the countries they serve and can provide consistent connectivity. We are calling for immediate cooperation to be prioritized.
Additionally, carriers will need to leverage their existing rate relationships with mobile subscribers and enterprises as a platform to grow 5G satellite connectivity revenue over the next seven years, he said. The report anticipates that this existing pricing relationship will allow carriers to quickly accelerate the adoption of satellite connectivity by integrating satellite services into existing terrestrial networks.
Looking ahead, the analyst said carriers hold important pricing stakes in preparing 6G networks, and as 6G development accelerates, carriers will become more reliant on SNOs to provide services. He said he was predicting. Study author Sam Barker said, “Operators need to consider not only 5G satellite services but also future plans for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities, when choosing an SNO partner.” Ta.
The study comes at the same time that media distribution service provider Enensys Technologies has partnered with leading satellite operator Eutelsat to deploy 5G networks using DVB-Native IP (DVB-NIP) technology. announced that it will enable streaming video services on.
DVB-NIP is a new standard that enables the integration of broadband and broadcast services and extends the reach of satellite and broadcast operations. The system is designed to serve multiscreen devices even when users are not connected.
The companies said that 5G, with the latest 3GPP releases, has all the capabilities to efficiently deliver content using unicast, multicast or broadcast delivery methods. Furthermore, the deployment of 5G networks will require the implementation of very high density and low power transmitters, and satellite delivery technology combined with the new DVB-NIP standard will bring live media content to these networks. He added that it is very suitable for distribution.
