[Satellite Today 06-26-09] The broadband satellite services market is projected to exceed $6.4 billion as several new high-speed networking applications using existing bandwidth continue to drive the requirement for higher rates, according to a June 25 report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
    The number of global subscribers and sites for broadband satellite services will surpass the 3 million mark by 2010," according to "Broadband Satellite Services: A Global Strategic Business Report." GIA expects North American to continue its role as the leading market, while Europe is expected to post the fastest compounded annual growth rate between 2006 and 2015.
    GIA said that the broadband satellite next-generation systems are expected to equip total capacity in gigabit-per-second systems. GIA projects it is likely that systems in the future would feature capacities in the range of terabits.