Forecast: Global Satellite IoT Subs at 42m by 2030

Forecast: Global satellite IoT subs at 42m by 2030

The global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a good steady pace according to research from specialist IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The global satellite IoT subscriber base grew to surpass 7 million in 2025. The number of satellite IoT subscribers will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.1 per cent […]

Can Satellite IoT Turn Millions of Connected Sensors Into a Sustainable Business?

Berg Insight estimates that satellite IoT subscriptions exceeded seven million in 2025, generating €390.6 million in connectivity revenue. Its October 2026 research summary projects 42 million subscriptions and approximately €2.02 billion in annual revenue by 2030. Those figures describe a market for connecting equipment and sensors, rather than providing household broadband. They also expose a business question: how much value can operators ret…

Satellite IoT Connections Set to Reach 42 Million by 2030

Satellite IoT connections surpassed 7 million in 2025 and are expected to reach 42 million by 2030. Growth is fueled by hybrid connectivity and a broader market with diverse operators integrating satellite and terrestrial networks.

Satellite IoT Subscribers to Hit 42 Million by 2030 as Market Revenue Tops €2 Billion

The global satellite IoT communications market is entering a major growth phase as satellite operators extend connectivity to industries and locations beyond the practical reach of terrestrial mobile networks. Satellite IoT connections surpassed 7 million subscribers in 2025 and are forecast to reach 42 million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]