The United States ranks among the leading countries in deploying fast broadband, doing so at competitive prices. But it lags behind other countries in broadband adoption, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy.

A new report published today by Media Partners Asia (MPA) indicates that ex-China, Asia Pacific pay-TV subscriber growth will be relatively flat in 2022 with an estimated 106,000 subscribers cutting the cord. Cord cutting peaked between 2019 and 2021 with an aggregate 9.1 mil. subs cancelling subscriptions, according to MPA analysis, driven by erosion in key markets such as Australia, Malaysia and Thailand as well as the contraction of the cable universe in India. Going forward, MPA estimates 1.0 mil. net new subs being added in total over 2022-27, driven by India and parts of South and Southeast Asia but partially offset by contraction in all other regions. India and the Philippines will lead in terms of net new subscriber growth over the 2022-27 period.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released How to Win Business from a Telco or MNO, a new research report that details the experiences of teleport and satellite operators and their technology partners that have made the investments necessary to win telco business and the lessons learned about the challenges, requirements and opportunities. The report is sponsored by Kratos.

A new report compiled by maritime innovation consultancy Thetius makes a compelling case that shipping companies seeking to meet current and emerging challenges facing the maritime industry will benefit from a strategic approach to connectivity. Published by Inmarsat ‘ The Network Effect: Strategising Connectivity at Sea for Maximum Impact’ also provides guidance on effective connectivity framework strategies.

The latest edition of the Prospects for Space Exploration report from Euroconsult predicts global governmental investments in space exploration will reach $31B within the next decade. The report identifies key budget drivers that include the continuation of increased funding in transportation, orbital infrastructure, and in lunar exploration. The public and private focus on establishing a sustainable lunar presence, while also maintaining a sustained LEO human presence, will also beat the heart of space exploration roadmaps in the years to come.

The latest forecast from Rethink TV charts the arrival of Open Caching technologies, and the impact they will have on the Video Delivery Market. This market shows no sign of slowing, but there is a fight brewing among its component parts. CDNs currently reign supreme, and while we have previously examined the potential impact of WebRTC and Decentralized-CDN (D-CDN), as part of our CDN studies, the new disruptor on the block is Open Caching.

According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global commercial satellite imaging market size is expected to grow from USD 3,316.7 million in 2021 to USD 8,553.3 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2022 to 2030. Commercial satellite imaging is a technique for displaying high-resolution datasets of ground conditions. It compares date, pricing, and resolution with other vendors by searching a map or an area of interest.

WTA has released its newest research report: “It’s Alive!” How Innovation Enables Teleport Success in a Changing Video Distribution Market. The report is free for WTA Members and available for purchase by others. Click here to get the report.

A new report from Inmarsat and Globant finds existing satellite technologies could save up to 5.5 billion tonnes of CO_² a year. Satellite technologies are already reducing carbon emissions by 1.5 billion tonnes (or 1.5 gigatons) every year, according to independent research report Can Space Help Save The Planet?, commissioned by Inmarsat from leading consultants at Globant’s Sustainable Business Studio. This is equivalent to almost four times the entire UK’s annual emissions in 2021[1] or the lifetime emissions of 50 million cars[2].

According to Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global commercial satellite imaging market size is expected to grow from USD 3.3 Billion in 2021 to US$ 8.5 Bil. by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2022 to 2030. Commercial satellite imaging is a technique for displaying high-resolution datasets of ground conditions.