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Orbiting Synergies: 2025 Telco and Satellite Operator Partnerships Shaping the Future of Connectivity

Publisher IDC
Published Sep 19, 2025
Length 17 Pages
SKU # IDC20411680

Description

The IDC Market Perspective explores the transformative impact of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites on the telecom industry, highlighting their role in expanding connectivity to underserved regions, enhancing network resilience, and enabling new business models. Key advancements such as beamforming, inter-satellite links, and direct-to-device capabilities are driving integration with terrestrial networks. "With 2025 marking a pivotal shift to widespread commercial satellite adoption, partnerships between satellite operators and telecom providers are crucial for delivering global, resilient, and ubiquitous connectivity," said Ahmad Latif Ali, associate VP at IDC.

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17 Pages

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

New Space, New Players: The Rise of LEOs

Competitive Landscape

Policy and Spectrum: Aligning Regulations for Seamless Integration

Spectrum Allocations

ITU Developments and 3GPP Standards

Domestic Policy Implementation

Unlocking Value Through Satellite Partnership

The D2D/D2C Opportunity

Summary

Advice for Technology Suppliers and Services Providers

For Satellite Operators

Telecom Providers

Telecom Suppliers

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