The global satellite industry is experiencing a surge in growth and innovation, entering a phase of unprecedented expansion. Once dominated by government agencies and a few large enterprises, the landscape is being reshaped by rapid technological advancements, particularly the rise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and mega constellations. These developments have significantly lowered the barriers to deployment and management, making satellite networks more accessible and scalable. As a result, satellite connectivity is poised to play a transformative role in the future of global communications.
In 2024, the satellite industry was estimated at $334.8 billion, and it is projected to more than double by 2034 to reach $729.5 billion, growing at a CAGR of 8.1%, according to Precedence Research. Meanwhile, the satellite internet segment alone is set to rise from $14.26 billion in 2025 to $32.86 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 18.16%, as per Mordor Intelligence.
The availability of services like SpaceX’s Starlink has generated strong consumer interest. Therefore, it is not surprising that Communications Service Providers (CSPs) are eager to offer satellite-based broadband and services to their users, helping to grow revenues. These services are also crucial in providing ubiquitous connectivity in hard-to-reach environments – from rural villages and disaster recovery zones to airplanes and ships out at sea – where terrestrial networks often fall short.
Despite the promise of more widespread coverage, the shift toward hybrid terrestrial-satellite networks introduces heightened complexity. Converged environments open the door to several vulnerabilities, including spoofing, SIM misuse, inconsistent charging across orbital layers (LEO, MEO, GEO), and Service Level Agreement (SLA) management across a growing number of partners.
Traditional OSS/BSS architectures are designed for terrestrial networks and lack the agility and visibility required to navigate these new-age hybrid networks. The result? A heightened risk of degraded service, unchecked fraud, and revenue leakage.
The rise of Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and satellite roaming further complicates matters, introducing challenges around accurate charging, usage reconciliation, and SLA enforcement across a diverse ecosystem of global partners.
Why intelligence matters in leveraging hybrid and non-terrestrial networks
Artificial Intelligence-powered assurance, fraud prevention, and customer experience management solutions that are tailored for satellite and hybrid mobile connectivity will play a crucial role in leveraging the opportunities offered by non-terrestrial and hybrid networks. By embedding advanced intelligence across their operations, CSPs gain real-time visibility into satellite traffic, policy enforcement, and monetization, while maintaining a seamless and secure user experience from space to ground.
Through AI-driven, real-time threat detection, operators will be able to automatically identify spoofing, bypass fraud, roaming anomalies, and unauthorized device connections, even across orbital domains. In addition, billing validation and dispute resolution capabilities help reconcile usage across orbits and partners, thereby eliminating revenue gaps in complex service scenarios, such as direct-to-device roaming and Internet of Things (IoT) backhaul.
Furthermore, coverage analytics bring together user behavior with satellite beam footprints (geographic areas where a satellite’s signal is strong enough for reliable communication or data reception), helping ensure SLA compliance and guide resource optimization. Meanwhile, predictive risk management can anticipate threats and enforce dynamic mitigation policies tailored to both geographic and orbital contexts.
These capabilities help unlock three powerful business outcomes for service providers:
- Seamless, borderless connectivity: CSPs can automate traffic monitoring and reconciliation between terrestrial and satellite domains, ensuring reliability even in the most remote environments.
- Orbit-level fraud control: AI-driven detection mitigates satellite fraud vectors, including spoofing, unauthorized access, and SIM abuse stemming from complex roaming patterns.
- Monetization of non-terrestrial services: Accurate, real-time usage tracking and rating convert satellite connectivity into new revenue streams, from D2D roaming to remote IoT deployment.
The satellite industry’s trajectory, driven by LEO mega constellations and increasing demand in remote areas, presents a tremendous opportunity. This growth underscores both opportunity and the need for sophisticated operational intelligence.
Mobileum’s role
Mobileum provides the intelligence and automation service providers need to confidently deploy satellite roaming, scale direct-to-device services, and expand into remote areas. Seamlessly integrating with existing OSS/BSS stacks, Mobileum automates SLA enforcement, prevents satellite-specific fraud, and ensures accurate real-time billing for optimized monetization.
As the satellite industry takes off, it is clear that success depends not just on offering satellite services but on transforming OSS/BSS to address the challenges and complexities of hybrid and non-terrestrial networks. With the right AI intelligence embedded into operations, service providers can navigate the complexity of hybrid networks, deliver assured performance, and unlock new revenue possibilities.
Find out how Mobileum can help you monetize the skies — turning the satellite industry’s explosive growth into assured, profitable, and reliable connectivity.
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