Introduction

The satellite industry has undergone tremendous change in the last two years. The days of ambitious expansion and the technology-driven dream that 'bigger is better' seem to be in the past. The list of major sectors on the downward side of the business cycle is daunting - commercial satellite manufacturing, telephony, broadband, launch services, and transponder sales. These difficult circumstances are, however, forcing a healthy shake out and rebuilding of business plans on a more solid and reasonable foundation. More than ever, the future of the communication satellite industry now depends on end-user demand for specific applications in target regions. The core of the 2003 Frost & Sullivan Satellite Communications Subscription studies these key application markets on a region-by-region basis.

The commercial space industry still seems in denial of the changes that it is facing. For instance, many satellite manufacturers are confidently forecasting 15 to 20 new commercial satellite orders for 2003 - a five- to six-fold increase over the dismal 2002 orders. The in-depth research and market knowledge available from the Frost & Sullivan Satellite Communications subscription offers a more realistic view. While the industry is no doubt showing a turnaround, a strong upturn of the current business cycle is still expected to take 12 to 18 months.

The Satellite Communications subscription enables companies to make informed decisions to capitalize on existing market opportunities. Frost & Sullivan information is kept current through revisions and constant contact with industry participants, providing clients with up-to-date trends, insights, and market measurements of global space-related markets. This subscription is delivered electronically via a user-controlled web interface. The various deliverables for this subscription will be distributed each quarter throughout 2003. For delivery dates and titles please click here.

What We Offer in this Subscription

The Satellite Communications subscription will provide installment deliverables covering satellite communications marketplaces worldwide. Deliverables cover qualitative and quantitative information about the market. Depending on the market addressed, the pertinent topics will inlcude:

• Actual and forecast revenues, subscribers, transponders, launches, or sites (as appropriate) by application and by region
• Market share of major participants
• Detailed competitive analysis
• Drivers and restraints of the market
• Market trends and strategy
• Pricing analysis (as appropriate)

Furthermore, clients are encouraged to give feedback regarding additional topics that they would like to see covered. Subscribers also will have access to Frost & Sullivan's legacy content.

Markets Covered in this Subscription

Frost & Sullivan's Satellite Communications subscription examines several key subject areas. The major markets addressed in this subscription include:

• Satellite transponder markets
• Satellite manufacturing markets
• Direct-to-home satellite television services markets
• Broadband services market
• Launch services markets

Additional subject areas will be addressed within the subscription as warranted in order to provide a complete picture of the total satellite communications marketplace.

Global Coverage

The Satellite Communications subscription service provides an overall view of the satellite communications marketplace worldwide. Regional breakouts and analysis are derived from Frost & Sullivan's analysts covering North America, Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Acquire Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Market "From the Inside"

Thorough knowledge about clients, competitors, and potential partners is the key to market success. Frost & Sullivan's Satellite Communications group uses its strong network of contacts and tie-ups within the industry to arrive at a multidimensional image of the market. Personal experience and in-house knowledge resources from various technological streams allow incorporation of multiple perspectives in the market analysis, enabling readers to gain a competitive advantage.

Strategic analyses and in-depth understanding of cultures, politics, engineering, and market dynamics at all levels of the industry provide a comprehensive vision of the prevailing market environment. With targeted competitive analysis (for instance, a strategic company profile) and information on latest market trends, this subscription provides the right tools, enabling clients to position themselves ahead of competition.

Global Presence Leads to an Accurate, In-depth, and Reliable Analysis, which Facilitates Better Business Planning

Worldwide presence of Frost & Sullivan's offices enables analysts to closely monitor the developments in the communications industry across the globe. Every report of the Satellite Communications group utilizes inputs from analysts at multiple locations, enabling a bottom-up, region-by-region approach, which leads to a highly accurate assessment of market opportunities and challenges.

Realistic Market Assessments Allow for Forecasts that are based on End-user Demand

Each report within the Satellite Communications subscription identifies the actual end user demand, enabling clients to derive maximum benefits. Every report provides a thorough analysis of the market drivers, which have been used as the basis for an accurate and realistic market assessment. Some of these evaluations include: the linkage between GDP and long-distance calling that is driving the telephony market; rate of change of channel content, which is propelling the video distribution market; and how household discretionary spending is limiting penetration of DTH services within a specific country market.

Gain Insights beyond Market Fundamentals

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the capital markets, various regulations, and cultural nuances that can impact the market in ways not immediately perceived. The analysis is not limited to market fundamentals, which form the core of our reports. This broad examination of the markets will assist readers in making fully informed decisions.