Speedcast Surpasses 10,000 Starlink Kit Sales as Demand Soars Across Sectors

November 21, 2024
Speedcast Surpasses 10,000 Starlink Kit Sales as Demand Soars Across Sectors
  • As of November 2024, Speedcast has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 sales of Starlink kits as an authorized integrator of SpaceX's satellite internet service.

  • The company has successfully deployed Starlink solutions for over one-third of its customers, impacting sectors such as maritime, enterprise, and its UltiSat subsidiary that services the U.S. government.

  • Starlink is integrated into Speedcast's offerings through various configurations, including primary, multipath, or dual Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) options tailored to client needs.

  • Speedcast's multipath services have proven effective in managing disruptions, exemplified during the Intelsat-33e satellite failure in October 2024, when over 80% of affected sites switched to alternate connectivity within 10 minutes.

  • Alix Wright, Speedcast's SVP of Marketing Communications, noted that most customer sites were quickly restored during a recent satellite outage, with full restoration achieved within hours.

  • The company has extended its Starlink services to polar regions, providing network support for research and exploration vessels operating in the Arctic and Antarctic.

  • Speedcast became the first authorized integrator of Starlink for the enterprise and maritime sectors two years ago, in November 2022.

  • James Trevelyan, Speedcast's Executive Vice President of Global Sales, emphasized that a forthcoming 99.9% service level agreement (SLA) from Starlink is expected to enhance sales growth opportunities in 2025.

  • Starlink has historically not provided service level agreements, a point of differentiation from competitors, but plans to introduce SLAs in early 2025.

  • UltiSat CEO David Myers highlighted the integration of satellite communications for disaster response, noting the delivery of 500 terminals to a federal relief agency for hurricane recovery efforts in October.

  • Speedcast serves over 3,200 customers across more than 140 countries, supporting diverse sectors including Maritime, Energy, and Government.

  • To educate customers, Speedcast has produced a Starlink Assessment video series on YouTube, which has garnered over 100,000 views, showcasing performance reviews and equipment testing.

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