Actionable Benefits
- Identify which satellite operators are actively expanding into Non-Terrestrial Networking (NTN) and Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) from China.
- Understand the addressable market for satellite and NTN services in domestic China.
- Understand the technology and network deployment strategies and outlook of the “Big Three” Chinese Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations and other D2C systems.
- Discover market entry points, infrastructure strategies, and distribution partnerships for regional satellite broadband services.
Research Highlights
- Market sizing and growth forecasts for NTN and D2C adoption in China.
- Network deployment forecasts for Spacesail, Guo Wang, and Honghu-3.
- Satellite deployment forecasts—global.
- D2C Total Addressable Market (TAM) and Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) potential analysis in China.
- Network profiles of SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, Lynk, Guo Wang, Spacesail, Honghu-3, Beidou, and Tiantong-1.
Critical Questions Answered
- What are the network deployment plans for SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, Lynk, Guo Wang, Spacesail, Honghu-3, Beidou, and Tiantong-1 in domestic China and overseas?
- What will make a successful market entry strategy for D2C device vendors and satellite operators in China?
- Which networks support which applications, service bands, and protocols?
- What are the capabilities, features, and models of satellite-enabled handsets form Chinese vendors?
Who Should Read This?
- Executives at satellite operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) targeting emerging connectivity markets.
- Infrastructure planners at telco operators and broadband deployment agencies across China.
- Government bodies and regulators involved in broadband rollout, spectrum planning, and digital inclusion.
- Investors and market analysts assessing regional growth opportunities in satellite connectivity and universal access.
- Handset vendors looking to support satellite connectivity and services.
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