Guerrilla RF growth driven by direct-to-cellular satellite
Guerrilla RF has announced a 125% year-over-year growth in its satellite communication (Satcom) business, which has been largely driven by the increasing demand for its products in direct-to-cellular satellite applications.
The GSMA, which represents 800 mobile operators and over 300 companies in the mobile ecosystem, estimates that only 95% of the world’s population is covered by a mobile network, leaving 400 million people without coverage who could benefit from satellite-based mobile services. Additionally, although there are 5.6 billion mobile subscribers worldwide, 15% of them are not connected at any given moment. This highlights the need for integrated satellite and terrestrial networks to help fill in underserved regions and maximize coverage.
Guerrilla RF offers cutting-edge products that are transforming mobile connectivity by enabling seamless, high-performance communication via satellite constellations, even in remote and underserved regions. These products, which include power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and other radio frequency blocks, are integral to the success of direct-to-cellular satellite constellations. These constellations provide mobile operators with the ability to offer global, high-speed cellular service, bypassing traditional terrestrial infrastructure and extending coverage to hard-to-reach areas.
As demand for global mobile connectivity continues to rise, traditional network infrastructure struggles to meet the needs of remote and rural areas. Guerrilla RF’s expansion into direct-to-cellular satellite constellations positions the company at the forefront of this emerging market, where low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are revolutionizing mobile communication.
“This technology is a game-changer for mobile connectivity,” said Ryan Pratt, CEO of Guerrilla RF. “Our products are helping mobile operators deliver reliable, high-performance service to users around the world, no matter their location.”
A new study by Juniper Research, published in October 2024, predicts that the global direct-to-cell market will begin generating commercial revenue in 2025, starting modestly at $30 million. By 2029, however, this revenue is expected to grow by 8,000% to $1.7 billion.
Market research firm Analysys Mason forecasts that the direct-to-cell market will reach $100 million in revenues within the next few years, driven by emergency and text messaging services. By 2035, this figure is expected to rise to $10 billion with the addition of voice and data services.
As a result, competition in the satellite connectivity market is intensifying, with companies such as Amazon Kuiper, AST SpaceMobile, Dish Network, Globalstar, Lynk Global, MidWave Wireless, Qualcomm, Rivada Space Networks, and SpaceX driving innovation. These companies are working alongside their partner carriers, including AT&T, China Telecom, Rogers, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone.
Direct-to-cellular satellite constellations, powered by technology from Guerrilla RF, offer a variety of benefits:
- Global connectivity: Providing mobile connectivity to even the most remote and underserved regions, overcoming the limitations of traditional infrastructure.
- Enhanced reliability and Speed: Low Earth orbit satellites deliver faster and more reliable communication with lower latency compared to conventional geostationary satellites.
- Scalability: As more devices come online, direct-to-cellular satellite systems offer the ability to scale and provide service to an expanding global user base, including smartphones and IoT applications.
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