The UK M2M Satellite Communication Market was valued at $943.8 Million in 2023 and projected to reach to $1644.2 Million by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%. The UK M2M satellite communication market is positioned for steady growth through 2028, supported by increasing IoT deployments across critical infrastructure, utilities, and maritime sectors.
| Market Size in | USD 26.32 MN |
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| Units Considered | Value (USD MN) |
The UK M2M satellite communication market reached $943.8 million in 2023 and is forecast to expand to $1,644.2 million by 2028, driven by increasing IoT adoption across remote and maritime sectors.
The UK market is growing at 11.7% CAGR through 2028, slightly below the global average of 13.1%, reflecting mature infrastructure but sustained demand for satellite connectivity solutions.
The UK's robust telecom ecosystem and regulatory framework support rapid deployment of M2M satellite solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, utilities, and offshore operations.
Strong demand for M2M satellite communication in UK remote regions, maritime industries, and offshore energy sectors is accelerating adoption of reliable, low-latency satellite connectivity solutions.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Fastest Growing Segment | DATA SERVICES (Services) |
| Forecast Period | 2023–2028 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 13.1% from 2023 to 2028 |
| Largest Segment | HARDWARE (Offering) |
| Market Size Base Year (Billions) | ~USD 15.51 (2023) |
| Revenue Forecast (Billions) | ~USD 28.7 (2028) |
| Segments Covered | Offering, Hardware, Software, Services, Technology, Satellite Constellation, Vertical, Application |
8 segment dimensions are covered across the global market.
| Company | HQ | Ownership | Strongest segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIGNET | United States | Private Company | Managed Communications Services,Applications and Internet-of-Things (Apps & IoT),Systems Integration, |
| INTELSAT | United States | Private Company | On-network transponder services,Managed broadband, trunking, and private networks,Mobility and in-flight connectivity services, |
| KONGSBERG GRUPPEN | Norway | Public Company | Air defence, combat systems, and C2,Naval strike and air-to-surface missiles,Remote weapon stations and land systems, |
| BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED | India | Public Company | Mobile Services (India),Mobile Services (Africa & South Asia),Airtel Business (B2B, cloud, CPaaS, IoT, data centers), |
| SHAW COMMUNICATIONS INC | Canada | Private Company | Residential wireline (video, internet, WiFi, phone),Business and public-sector wireline (data networking, fibre services),Wireless (Freedom Mobile and Shaw Mobile), |
| TELENOR | Norway | Public Company | Mobile consumer,Fixed broadband and TV,B2B connectivity and managed services, |
| AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC | United Kingdom | Private Company | Government, Military & Defense Connectivity,Carrier Backhaul & Wholesale Capacity,Enterprise & Bespoke Connectivity Solutions, |
| VEON LTD. | United Arab Emirates | Public Company | Mobile connectivity (voice, SMS, data bundles),Digital services and content (video, music, super-apps),Fintech and mobile financial services, |
| SMARTFREN | Indonesia | Private Company | Consumer mobile data & voice (prepaid),Fixed wireless & fixed-line internet (Wibox, home broadband),Enterprise connectivity & networking (corporate, bulk data, VPN), |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | United States | Public Company | Space & Mission Systems (satellites, payloads, mission solutions),Communications & Spectrum Dominance (tactical radios, broadband, vision, public safety),Missile Solutions (propulsion, hypersonics, advanced missile tech), |
| VIASAT | United States | Public Company | Fixed broadband services (consumer & enterprise),In-flight and mobility connectivity services,Defense & government communications services, |
| THALES | France | Public Company | Defence electronics, C4ISR, and mission systems,Aerospace avionics, ATM, and in-flight services,Digital identity, cybersecurity, and secure IoT, |
| ORBCOMM | United States | Private Company | Transportation & Supply Chain Asset Tracking,Maritime & AIS Data Services,Heavy Equipment & Fixed Asset Monitoring, |
| IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS | United States | Public Company | Mobile voice and data (postpaid, prepaid, PTT),Satellite IoT and tracking (asset and personnel),Broadband and aviation/maritime data services, |
| GLOBALSTAR | United States | Public Company | Duplex voice and data services & equipment,SPOT consumer safety and messaging devices,Commercial IoT asset tracking and monitoring, |
| ECHOSTAR | United States | Public Company | Pay-TV & OTT (DISH, Sling, Freestream, international video),Broadband & Satellite Services (Hughes, Hughesnet, aero, enterprise/government networks),Wireless (Boost Mobile, Gen Mobile, other wireless devices/services), |
| ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS | Canada | Public Company | Wireless services (mobile, roaming, device financing, IoT),Cable and internet (broadband, IP TV, home phone, WiFi),Media, sports, and entertainment, |
| SES | Canada | Public Company | Waste Management,Energy Infrastructure, |
| GILAT | Israel | Public Company | Satellite Networks (VSAT platforms, modems, terminals, antennas),Integrated Solutions (defense, broadcast, on-the-move/on-the-pause systems),Network Infrastructure and Services (managed services, construction, operation), |
| TELIA | Sweden | Public Company | Mobile connectivity (consumer and enterprise),Fixed broadband and fiber (consumer and business),TV, media, and entertainment, |
| KORE WIRELESS | United States | Public Company | IoT connectivity-as-a-service,Connectivity enablement-as-a-service & device management,IoT devices and SIM cards, |
| HONEYWELL | United States | Public Company | Industrial Automation (control, instrumentation, smart energy, sensing, PPE, software and analytics),Building Automation (building control software, energy management, security, fire, services),Energy and Sustainability Solutions / UOP (licensed process technology, catalysts, low-carbon solutions, software), |
RigNet is a private company founded in 2000 that operates with 658 employees in the United States.
Intelsat is a private company founded in 1964 with 1,195 employees based in the United States.
Kongsberg Gruppen is a Norwegian public company founded in 1814 with 7,586 employees.
Bharti Airtel Limited is an Indian public company founded in 1995 with 28,730 employees.
Shaw Communications Inc is a Canadian private company founded in 1966 with 9,300 employees.
Telenor is a Norwegian public company founded in 1855 with 9,819 employees.
Avanti Communications Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based private company founded in 2002 with 239 employees.
Veon Ltd. is a public company founded in 1992 with 18,938 employees based in the United Arab Emirates.
Smartfren is an Indonesian private company founded in 2002 with 1,672 employees.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is a United States-based public company founded in 1895 with 45,000 employees.
Viasat is a United States-based public company founded in 1986 with 7,000 employees.
Thales is a French public company founded in 1893 with 82,111 employees.
Orbcomm is a private company founded in 1993 with 739 employees in the United States.
Iridium Communications is a United States-based public company with 975 employees.
Globalstar is a United States-based public company founded in 1993 with 477 employees.
EchoStar is a United States-based public company founded in 1980 with 12,100 employees.
Rogers Communications is a Canadian public company founded in 1960 with 25,000 employees.
SES is a Canadian public company founded in 2007 with 1,937 employees.
Gilat is an Israeli public company founded in 1987 with 1,159 employees.
Telia is a Swedish public company founded in 1853 with 14,494 employees.
Kore Wireless is a United States-based public company founded in 2002 with 403 employees.
Honeywell is a United States-based public company founded in 1885 with 101,000 employees.
The UK M2M satellite communication market was valued at $943.8 million in 2023.
The UK market is projected to reach $1,644.2 million by 2028.
The UK M2M satellite communication market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.7% from 2023 to 2028.
Key UK industries include utilities, logistics, transportation, energy, agriculture, maritime operations, and environmental monitoring sectors.
The UK market is expanding due to increasing IoT deployments, demand for remote connectivity, government digital infrastructure initiatives, and the need for reliable communication in underserved areas.
The research study for the M2M satellite communication market involved extensive secondary sources, directories, and several journals. Primary sources were mainly industry experts from the core and related industries, preferred M2M satellite communication software providers, third-party service providers, consulting service providers, end users, and other commercial enterprises. In-depth interviews were conducted with various primary respondents, including key industry participants and subject matter experts, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information, and assess the market’s prospects.
The market size of companies offering M2M satellite communication hardware, software and services was arrived at based on secondary data available through paid and unpaid sources. It was also arrived at by analyzing the product portfolios of major companies and rating the companies based on their performance and quality.
In the secondary research process, various sources were referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study. Secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers, journals, and certified publications; and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases. The data was also collected from other secondary sources, such as journals, government websites, blogs, and vendor websites. Additionally, M2M satellite communication spending of various countries was extracted from the respective sources. Secondary research was mainly used to obtain key information related to the industry’s value chain and supply chain to identify key players based on hardware, software, services, market classification, and segmentation according to offerings of major players, industry trends related to hardware, software, services, technology, verticals, and regions, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives.
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information on the market. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, including Chief Experience Officers (CXOs); Vice Presidents (VPs); directors from business development, marketing, and M2M satellite communication expertise; related key executives from M2M satellite communication solution vendors, SIs, professional service providers, and industry associations; and key opinion leaders.
Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights, such as market statistics, revenue data collected from solutions and services, market breakups, market size estimations, market forecasts, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped understand various trends related to technologies, applications, deployments, and regions. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs), and end users using M2M satellite communication, were interviewed to understand the buyer’s perspective on suppliers, products, service providers, and their current usage of M2M satellite communication hardware, software and services, which would impact the overall M2M satellite communication market.
The following is the breakup of primary profiles:

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Multiple approaches were adopted for estimating and forecasting the M2M satellite communication market. The first approach involves estimating the market size by summation of companies’ revenue generated through the sale of solutions and services.
In the top-down approach, an exhaustive list of all the vendors offering hardware, software type and services in the M2M satellite communication market was prepared. The revenue contribution of the market vendors was estimated through annual reports, press releases, funding, investor presentations, paid databases, and primary interviews. Each vendor’s offerings were evaluated based on the breadth of hardware, software and services, technology, verticals, and regions. The aggregate of all the companies’ revenue was extrapolated to reach the overall market size. Each subsegment was studied and analyzed for its global market size and regional penetration. The markets were triangulated through both primary and secondary research. The primary procedure included extensive interviews for key insights from industry leaders, such as CIOs, CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. The market numbers were further triangulated with the existing MarketsandMarkets repository for validation.
In the bottom-up approach, the adoption rate of M2M satellite communication hardware, software and services among different end users in key countries with respect to their regions contributing the most to the market share was identified. For cross-validation, the adoption of M2M satellite communication hardware, software and services among industries, along with different use cases with respect to their regions, was identified and extrapolated. Weightage was given to use cases identified in different regions for the market size calculation.
Based on the market numbers, the regional split was determined by primary and secondary sources. The procedure included the analysis of the M2M satellite communication market’s regional penetration. Based on secondary research, the regional spending on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), socio-economic analysis of each country, strategic vendor analysis of major M2M satellite communication solution providers, and organic and inorganic business development activities of regional and global players were estimated. With the data triangulation procedure and data validation through primaries, the exact values of the overall M2M satellite communication market size and segments’ size were determined and confirmed using the study.

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After arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation and market breakup procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The overall market size was then used in the top-down procedure to estimate the size of other individual markets via percentage splits of the market segmentation.
Machine-to-machine (M2M) satellite communication refers to the exchange of data between devices or systems through satellites, enabling remote and real-time communication. This technology enables seamless connectivity for applications such as IoT, asset tracking, and monitoring in areas with limited terrestrial infrastructure.
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