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ABI Research Coverage of Starlink
Starlink Overview
Visit WebsiteSpaceX offers a portfolio of consumer, enterprise, and government-oriented broadband solutions, primarily through its satellite Internet constellation Starlink. The primary service offerings include Residential, Business, Roam, Mobility, Maritime, and Aviation, which offer different download speeds, data plans, and even SLAs and CIRs (for the maritime and aviation segments). Starlink operates as a mesh network of thousands of satellites at around a 530 km to 570 km altitude in LEO, which allows it to achieve latencies as low as 48 ms.
Starlink Awards & Publications
Starlink was recognized as a Top Implementer ABI Research's Satellite Broadband Connectivity Providers competitive ranking. The company has seen a substantial increase in usage with the largest YoY usage increase of 200% from 1Q 2022 to 1Q 2023. Alongside this, the company’s consumer broadband user base has grown to become the largest in the world, with over 1.5 million users in 2023.
Starlink is a leader in the Satellite Broadband Connectivity Providers competitive ranking, as it is an operator of revolutionary space launch vehicles, as well as a manufacturer and operator of global network infrastructure on the ground and in space. Starlink maintains control of its entire value chain and can rapidly innovate and adapt its network infrastructure. Moreover, Starlink’s global presence and ability to quickly adapt allows the company to rapidly enter new markets and provide value to customers across various segments.
ABI Research Competitive Rankings of Starlink
Coverage of Starlink by Technology Area
Satellite Communications Innovation & Technologies
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Satellite Communications: Highlights & Developments in the Satellite IoT Marketplace: 3Q 2024
Presentation | 3Q 2024 | PT-2899