Commercial Geostationary Satellite Transponder Markets for Europe the Middle East and Africa

The satellite transponder capacity market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa continues to generate significant profits and is witnessing consistent growth, despite less than ideal economic conditions, the downturn in the telecommunications industry, and declining lease rates. With revenues in these regions expected to reach $3.79 billion in 2002, up from $3.72 billion in 2001, it can safely be assumed that this market is moving along the right track, particularly when compared to the downward trends being seen in other industry sectors.

This Frost & Sullivan research is a comprehensive study of the commercial geostationary (GEO) satellite transponder markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It examines the leasing of GEO satellite transponders for applications such as video broadcast, telephony, and networking. This report provides forecasts and growth rate trends for individual applications as well as projections for satellite utilization rates. It also offers an analysis of major market participants in each region and frequency band.

Satellite Operators Face Challenging Times

However, satellite operators are plagued by a glut of excess capacity stemming from satellite replacement decisions made in more optimistic times. The failure of the market to live up to its demand growth projections is leading many operators to reduce lease rates, in a bid to unload surplus capacity and stay competitive. Considerable consolidation within the key video broadcasting market in Europe and elsewhere has further hurt operators.

On the other hand, lower transponder lease rates and efficiencies gained from the compression and digitization of broadcasts allow for the relay of niche programming to targeted markets, and create opportunities for the increasing use of satellites in networking applications. "It is incumbent on satellite service providers to find effective means to compete with terrestrial networks in this market and to stop the hype that has over-inflated expectations of late," says the analyst.

Operators Must Focus on Core Satellite Market

Although networking is considered the fastest growing application in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, video applications continue to be the mainstay of satellite operators in these regions as they accounted for a whopping 69 percent of the total market."Satellite operators must focus on the core video market and plan for much slower growth in networking services," says the analyst. "Locking in the video market is more important for long-term success than over-emphasizing the networking market."

1 Executive Summary

A. Report Overview for the Commercial Satellite Transponder Markets in Europe the Middle East and Africa

1 Introduction to the European Middle Eastern and African Satellite Capacity Market

2 Applications for the Commercial Satellite Transponder Capacity Market

3 Competitive Analysis of Satellite Operators Serving Europe the Middle East and Africa

B. Research Findings for the European Middle Eastern and African Transponder Markets

1 Market Opportunities and Forecasts

2 Market Segment Analysis

3 Strategic Conclusions for the European Middle Eastern and African Satellite Transponder Markets

2 European Middle Eastern and African Markets for Satellite Transponder Capacity

A. Markets for Commercial Geostationary Satellite Services

1 Market Overview and Definitions

2 Definition of Satellite Applications: Video Telephony Networking and Internet Trunking

3 Challenges Facing the EMEA Commercial GEO Satellite Transponder Market

4 Commercial GEO Satellite Transponder Market Drivers

5 Commercial GEO Satellite Transponder Market Restraints

B. European Middle Eastern and African Transponder & Revenue Forecasts

1 Market Engineering Measurement Analysis for Europe the Middle East and Africa

2 Transponder and Revenue Forecasts for the European Middle Eastern and African Markets

3 Pricing Trends and Forecast for Transponders in Europe the Middle East and Africa

C. Satellite Services and the Competitive Structure of the Market

1 Communications Satellite Technology Overview

2 Competitive Structure of Operators Serving Europe the Middle East & Africa

3 European Satellite Transponder Capacity Market

A. European Market for Commercial Geostationary Satellite Services

1 Market Overview and Definitions

2 Regulatory Overview for the Fixed Satellite Services Market in Europe

B. European Transponder & Revenue Forecasts

1 Market Engineering Measurement Analysis for Europe

2 Transponder and Revenue Forecasts for the European Market

3 Demand Analysis for Satellite Applications in Europe

4 Market Share Analysis for Leased Capacity in Europe

5 Strategic Recommendations for the European Transponder Market

C. Frost & Sullivan 2002 Market Engineering Awards - Europe

1 Marketing Engineering Awards for the European Commercial Geostationary Satellite Transponder Market

2 Award Category: Market Share Leadership

3 Award Category: Global Marketing Strategy

4 Middle Eastern and African Satellite Transponder Capacity Market

A. Middle Eastern and African Markets for Commercial Geostationary Satellite Services

1 Market Overview and Definitions

2 Regulatory Overview for the Fixed Satellite Services Market in the Middle East and Africa

B. Middle Eastern and African Transponder & Revenue Forecasts

1 Market Engineering Measurement Analysis for the Middle East and Africa

2 Transponder and Revenue Forecasts for the Middle Eastern and African Market

3 Demand Analysis for Satellite Applications in the Middle East and Africa

4 Market Share Analysis for Leased Capacity in the Middle East and Africa

5 Strategic Recommendations for the Middle Eastern and African Transponder Market

C. Frost & Sullivan 2002 Market Engineering Awards - Middle East and Africa

1 Marketing Engineering Awards for the Middle Eastern and African Commercial Geostationary Satellite Transponder Market

2 Award Category: Market Share Leadership