Speedcast Surpasses 10,000 Starlink Kit Sales as Demand Soars Across Sectors
November 21, 2024As 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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Via Satellite • Nov 20, 2024
Speedcast Has Sold More than 10K Starlink Kits, Previews Starlink SLA