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ABI Research Coverage of
Starlink

Starlink Overview
Visit WebsiteSpaceX offers a portfolio of consumer, enterprise, and government-oriented broadband solutions, primarily through its satellite Internet constellation Starlink. The primary service offerings include Residential, Business, Roam, Mobility, Maritime, and Aviation, which offer different download speeds, data plans, and even SLAs and CIRs (for the maritime and aviation segments). Starlink operates as a mesh network of thousands of satellites at around a 530 km to 570 km altitude in LEO, which allows it to achieve latencies as low as 48 ms.
Starlink Awards & Publications
Starlink was recognized as a Top Implementer ABI Research's Satellite Broadband Connectivity Providers competitive ranking. The company has seen a substantial increase in usage with the largest YoY usage increase of 200% from 1Q 2022 to 1Q 2023. Alongside this, the company’s consumer broadband user base has grown to become the largest in the world, with over 1.5 million users in 2023.
Starlink is a leader in the Satellite Broadband Connectivity Providers competitive ranking, as it is an operator of revolutionary space launch vehicles, as well as a manufacturer and operator of global network infrastructure on the ground and in space. Starlink maintains control of its entire value chain and can rapidly innovate and adapt its network infrastructure. Moreover, Starlink’s global presence and ability to quickly adapt allows the company to rapidly enter new markets and provide value to customers across various segments.
ABI Research Competitive Rankings of Starlink
Coverage of Starlink by Technology Area
5G & 6G Cloud-Native Systems
5G Devices, Smartphones & Wearables
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality 1Q 2025
Presentation | 1Q 2025 | PT-2977
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality 1Q 2024
Presentation | 2Q 2024 | PT-2969
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality Q1 2024
Presentation | 1Q 2024 | PT-2966
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 3Q 2023
Presentation | 4Q 2023 | PT-2734
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 2Q 2023
Presentation | 3Q 2023 | PT-2733
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 1Q 2023
Presentation | 2Q 2023 | PT-2597
5G, 6G & Open RAN
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 3Q 2023
Presentation | 4Q 2023 | PT-2734
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Future 5G Mobile Devices: Reported Features and Functionality, 2Q 2023
Presentation | 3Q 2023 | PT-2733
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Satellite Communications: Enabling Universal Broadband Connectivity
Whitepaper | 4Q 2021 | WP-WNGH-188
AI & Machine Learning
Cellular Standards & Intellectual Property Rights
Circularity Technologies & Programs
Citizen Digital Identity
Consumer Technologies
Data Access
Digital Payment Technologies
Electric Vehicles
Extended Reality (XR) Markets
Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
Hybrid Cloud & 5G Markets
Industrial & Manufacturing Markets
Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
Industrial, Collaborative & Commercial Robotics
Innovators Network
IoT Hardware
IoT Markets
IoT Networks & Platforms
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Satellite IoT: A New Era of Competition Between IoT-NTN and Legacy Operators
Report | 4Q 2024 | AN-6324
Location Technologies
Next Generation Hybrid Cloud Solutions
OT Cybersecurity
Quantum Safe Technologies
Smart Buildings
Smart Energy for Enterprises and Industries
Smart Mobility & Automotive
Smart Urban Infrastructure
South East Asia Digital Transformation
Space Technologies & Innovation
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Satellite Communications: Direct-to-Cellular & NTN Deployments & Subscriptions
Market Data | 1Q 2025 | MD-SATCN-102
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Satellite Communications: Direct-to-Cellular & NTN Deployments & Subscriptions Market Data Overview: Q1 2025
Presentation | 1Q 2025 | PT-3595
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Satellite Communications: Broadband Deployments and Subscriptions
Market Data | 1Q 2025 | MD-SATCB-102
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Satellite Communications: Broadband Deployments and Subscriptions Market Data Overview: Q1 2025
Presentation | 1Q 2025 | PT-3634
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Satellite IoT: A New Era of Competition Between IoT-NTN and Legacy Operators
Report | 4Q 2024 | AN-6324
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Satellite Communications: Highlights & Developments in the Satellite IoT Marketplace: 3Q 2024
Presentation | 3Q 2024 | PT-2899
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Satellite Communications: Direct-to-Cellular & NTN Deployments & Subscriptions
Market Data | 2Q 2024 | MD-SATCN-101
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Satellite Communications: Direct-to-Cellular & NTN Deployments & Subscriptions Market Data Overview: 2Q 2024
Presentation | 2Q 2024 | PT-3239
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Satellite Communications: Broadband Deployments and Subscriptions
Market Data | 2Q 2024 | MD-SATCB-101
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Satellite Communication: Broadband Deployments & Subscriptions Market Data Overview: 2Q 2024
Presentation | 2Q 2024 | PT-3073
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Satellite Communications: Enabling Universal Broadband Connectivity
Whitepaper | 4Q 2021 | WP-WNGH-188