Space technology presents humanity with numerous opportunities to enhance the quality of life and national security. Satellite communications services connect the unconnected and offer ubiquitous global coverage for consumers and organizations alike. This can save lives during natural disasters, improve military capabilities, and enhance enterprise operations in rural or hard-to-reach regions.
ABI Research analysts will be attending Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on March 2nd-March 5th to get a glimpse at the biggest innovations shaping the technology sector. In this blog, our analysts share their top expectations for the show, covering connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT), and digital security.
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The ABI Research team has been traveling for the past few months, meeting with clients (including Ericsson, Nokia, NVIDIA, and Intel), and having deep discussions on the state of the telecommunications industry and its future. This blog summarizes a few of these findings/trends and how we expect the market to evolve going forward.
Telecommunications market research is more essential than ever in 2025. The industry is undergoing rapid change, shaping how networks are managed, services are delivered, and customers choose a telco partner. Mobile ecosystem players that fail to pivot accordingly risk missing out on new monetization opportunities and getting leapfrogged by the competition. Qualitative, quantitative, and competitive analyses help industry stakeholders identify the latest telecom trends, gain strategic recommendations, and benchmark against their competitors.
From tariff impacts on the supply chain to advanced satellite innovations, ABI Research’s latest whitepapers shed light on the transformative forces shaping the global technology landscape in 2025. This blog highlights 10 must-read publications this year, each offering unique insights and strategic guidance across manufacturing, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and more.
The satellite and telecommunications industries are increasingly converging to create unified Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). This convergence provides seamless global connectivity, helping bridge the digital divide, provide emergency communications services, and unlock a wide range of enterprise applications. ABI Research’s latest analysis underscores the pivotal role of cloudification and Software-Defined Satellites (SDSs) in this transformation. These technologies further virtualize network infrastructure and enable scalable networks to quickly adapt to dynamic demands.
The world of connectivity is evolving, and satellite Internet of Things (IoT) is at the forefront. Businesses today depend on satellite-enabled IoT to bridge gaps where terrestrial networks falter. Remote farms, ocean-bound cargo, and rugged industrial sites are just a few examples of operations that struggle to maintain uninterrupted connectivity with cellular-only solutions. Satellite-supported IoT devices can even extend beyond traditional enterprise applications, as evidenced by the use of Globalstar’s satellite transmitter chip for animal monitoring.
According to ABI Research's Satellite Communications: IoT Deployments & Subscriptions market data, the total number of satellite IoT connections will nearly triple from 10 million in 2024 to 28 million in 2030. The majority of these deployments are in GEO constellations, although LEO is going to account for 40% of deployments by the decade's end.
The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, with new innovations shaping industries and driving global digital transformation. In 2025, businesses and solution providers will need to adapt to new technology trends if they want to stay one step ahead.
The year 2024 provided numerous technology trends shaping the future of nearly every industry. ABI Research analysts have been covering these developments for some time, and now it’s time to reflect upon our studies in our annual trends whitepaper. Before we dive into the list, here’s a statement from Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer:
