SATCOM on the Move Market Report 2026

The satcom on the move market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $34.64 billion in 2025 to $41.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for mobile satellite connectivity, growth of defense and military communications, expansion of commercial transportation networks, rising adoption of broadband satellite services, development of compact and portable satcom terminals.

The satcom on the move market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $85.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in phased-array antennas, integration of AI for dynamic network management, growth in connected autonomous vehicles, increasing demand from maritime and airborne sectors, adoption of hybrid frequency bands for improved coverage. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time high-definition video transmission, continuous satellite connectivity while in motion, multi-band frequency support, rapid deployment and mobility solutions, integrated communication and network management.

The increasing adoption of low Earth orbit satellites is expected to propel the growth of the satcom on the move market going forward. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are artificial satellites that orbit the Earth at altitudes between approximately 160 km and 2,000 km, enabling low-latency communication and imaging. The increasing adoption of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites is primarily driven by reduced launch costs, which make deploying large constellations of satellites more economically feasible. Satcom on the move enables seamless connectivity with low Earth orbit satellites by providing mobile, reliable, and real-time communication links for vehicles and platforms in motion. For instance, in October 2025, according to New America (organization), a US-based liberal think tank, In 2024, over 10,000 functioning satellites were in orbit, with Starlink accounting for about 60% of them. Therefore, the increasing adoption of low earth orbit satellites drives the growth of the satcom on the move market.

Major companies operating in the satcom-on-the-move market are focusing on developing innovative products such as satellite internet solutions to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity for mobile, maritime, and remote operations. Satellite internet solutions are services that provide internet connectivity via communication satellites, enabling access to high-speed internet in remote, mobile, or hard-to-reach areas. For instance, in March 2023, ComClark Network and Technology Corporation, a Philippines-based premiere provider of customer-focused information and communication technology (ICT) and broadcast services, launched SATCOM on the Move (SOTM), a system integrator and value-added service provider of internet network broadband communications technology and broadcast service solutions. The SOTM solution is designed to provide always-on connectivity for mobile users, including emergency responders, government agencies, and businesses. The solution uses satellite communications to provide users with high-speed, low-latency internet access.

In May 2023 Viasat Inc. a US-based technology company, acquired Inmarsat for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Viasat sought to combine complementary spectrum, satellite and terrestrial assets to expand market reach, broaden multi-band SATCOM capabilities (L-, S- and Ka-band), and accelerate product and service innovation across maritime, aviation, government and consumer markets. Inmarsat Global Limited is a UK-based technology company taht provide satcom-on-the-move (SOTM) services.

Major companies operating in the satcom on the move market are Honeywell International Inc; L3Harris Technologies; EchoStar Corporation; Thales Group; Viasat Inc; Aselsan A.S.; BAE Systems plc; Inmarsat Global Limited; General Dynamics Corp; Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd; Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL); Eutelsat Communications SA; Avanti Communications; Cobham Limited; Airbus Defence and Space; Telespazio; Rohde and Schwarz; Russian Satellite Communications Company; Raytheon Intelligence & Space; Hughes Network Systems; Gilat Satellite Networks; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Globalsat Group; Intelsat; Yahsat.

North America was the largest region in the SATCOM on the move market in 2025. The regions covered in the satcom on the move market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the satcom on the move market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the satcom on the move market by raising the costs of imported antennas, modems, and network infrastructure, creating challenges for both commercial and defense segments. Land mobile and airborne platforms in regions like North America and Asia-Pacific are particularly affected due to reliance on imported components. However, tariffs have also spurred local manufacturing initiatives and encouraged innovation in cost-efficient and compact satcom equipment, providing long-term benefits for regional markets.

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SATCOM on the move (SOTM) refers to a system installed on a moving vehicle, whether on the ground, airborne, or marine, equipped with antennas to establish and maintain a connection to satellite networks while the vehicle is in motion. SOTM technology enhances mobility for satellite networks, providing continuous and global on-the-go access. Vehicles with SOTM capabilities can transmit live, high-definition audio and video to central stations while in motion, facilitating activities such as phone conversations, video conferences, and high-speed internet connectivity.

The various types of SATCOM on the move include equipment and services. SATCOM on the move equipment encompasses components such as amplifiers, antennas, equalizers, frequency converters, and others used for transmitting, conditioning, and receiving satellite signals. SOTM operates across different frequency bands, including C band, L band, S band, X band, Ka band, Ku band, UHF band, and SHF band. SATCOM on the move is deployed on various platforms such as land mobile, airborne, and maritime. Major verticals employing SATCOM on the move include commercial, government, and defense sectors.

The SATCOM on the move market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing satellite network connectivity and satisfying the requirement for mobile access to and sharing of high-definition video, voice, and data. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The SATCOM on the move market also includes sales of SATCOM equipment that provides satellite signals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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