Research Centre

Direct-to-Satellite Connections, Smartphone & IoT Adoption & Revenues
Kaleido’s Connectivity Data Hub allows companies to accurately measure the current and future size of the cellular IoT market. This tool provides valuable insights for those interested in examining the overall cellular IoT market or specific segments such as eSIM, Private LTE/5G, LPWAN, Satellite, and Fraud and Security, as well as a range of specific vertical connectivity markets.

Kaleido’s 2024 Direct-to-Satellite data update evaluates the growth and adoption of Direct-to-Satellite connectivity, where unmodified cellular devices connect to appropriate satellite communications systems. Forecast models account for both sector-specific and macroeconomic factors affecting the market. The database is built on the most extensive industry research available, conducted over a five-month period, which includes operator and enterprise survey analysis, industry briefings, data collection, and other research conducted by proven analysts with at least 10 years of experience in the sector.

Key metrics tracked through the Direct-to-Satellite Connectivity Data Hub include: 

Direct-to-Satellite Smartphone & IoT Cellular Subscriber Penetration

Total Connections
Low uptake scenario
Medium uptake scenario
High uptake scenario

Direct-to-Satellite Smartphone & IoT Operator-Billed Opportunity

Total Revenues
Low uptake scenario
Medium uptake scenario
High uptake scenario

Smartphone Direct-to-Satellite Market

Adoption of users in geographies unserved by terrestrial cellular
Adoption in supplementary connectivity use cases
Monthly Subscriber ARPU
Operator-Billed Connectivity Revenue
Low uptake scenario
Medium uptake scenario
High uptake scenario

IoT Direct-to-Satellite Market

Adoption by NB-IoT devices
Adoption by LTE-M devices
Adoption by 5G IoT devices
Monthly Subscriber ARPU
Operator-Billed Connectivity Revenue
Low uptake scenario
Medium uptake scenario
High uptake scenario

All Direct-to-Satellite data metrics are split by 7 global regions with a data range from 2022 to 2030.

Clients can compare growth curves by market, or country, delivering clear viewpoints to make the best business decisions.

Members will be able to access the research directly through the Member Zone.
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With over 500,000 data points Kaleido’s Connectivity Data Hub is the most comprehensive source of cellular IoT data available.

Covering 70 markets globally, the comprehensive suite enables clients to prioritise market entry and understand growth patterns around the world. The research also provides essential insight into the size of the eSIM, Private LTE/5G, LPWAN, Satellite, Fraud and Security and vertical connectivity markets.

For more information on these research options, or gaining full membership access, please get in touch.