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Satellite Phones in the US Procurement Price, Data and Insights
Satellite phones are mobile phones that connect to satellites instead of local or ground-based cell sites. Satellite phones are beneficial because they are not affected by weather conditions and can be used in almost any location. They are used by search and rescue organizations, government organizations and shipping companies.
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What’s included in this market coverage
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Satellite Phones procurement and pricing environment in the United States includes market dynamics, buyer power scores, supply chain vendors with pricing trends and forecasts.
About this Market
What’s this procurement report about?
This procurement coverage of the Satellite Phones market in the United States includes Satellite Phones, Satellite Phone Accessories, Geostationary (GEO) Satellite Phones, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Phones, Dual-Mode Satellite Phones and Push-to-Talk (PTT) Satellite Phones. Standard coding in this coverage includes HS-851762-Communication Apparatus (Excluding Telephone Sets Or Base Stations); Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Data, Including Switching And Ro, ISIC-263-Manufacture of communication equipment, NACE-26.30-Manufacture Of Communication Equipment, NAICS-334220-Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing and UNSPSC-43191514-Satellite phone.
What common market terminology is included?
Common market terminology included in the Satellite Phones procurement coverage includes Peripheral (A device or unit that operates separately from the satellite phone but is connected to it.), Bandwidth (A range within a band of wavelengths or frequencies that a signal can operate.), Smartphone (A mobile phone with computing capabilities and internet access.) and Mechanical Drop Test (A simulated test involving a free-falling drop used to determine the durability of a product.).
What companies are included as top suppliers?
The top companies covered in the Satellite Phones procurement report as suppliers are Orbcomm Inc., Globalstar Inc., Itron, Inc., Qualcomm Inc. and Thuraya Telecommunications Company.
Opportunity Assessment
What’s included in the Opportunity Assessment chapter?
The Opportunity Assessment chapter provides a comprehensive market analysis of the Satellite Phones market in the United States category, including buyer power scoring, market pricing trends, vendor landscape, cost structure, and strategic negotiation levers.
The market pricing trends include the Market Price (2026) per phone, a five year price forecast and a supply chain risk score. Vendor coverage includes a market share and cost structure breakdown.
Analysis includes a comprehensive SWOT analysis of and recent developments impacting the Satellite Phones market environment.
Buyer Power Score
What’s included in the Buyer Power Score chapter?
The Buyer Power Score chapter assesses key components impacting Satellite Phones procurement including the recent price trend, forecast price trend, availability of substitutes, switching costs, product specialization, average vendor risk, market share concentration, supply chain risk, price driver volatility and recent price volatility.
These components generate a Buyer Power Score that ranges from -5 (strongly favoring sellers) to +5 (strongly favoring buyers) plus a recommended strategy for procurement specialists.
Price Environment
What’s included in the Price Environment chapter?
The Price Environment chapter covers detailed pricing analysis and datasets on Satellite Phones market environment. This includes insights into market pricing Market Price (2026), price forecasts, volatility, specialization, substitutes and switching costs.
Datasets in the Price Environment chapter include vendor cost structure, breakdowns of wage rates by geography and specialty, key external economic and labor drivers impacting the market and market pricing models.
Supply Chain & Vendors
What’s included in the Supply Chain & Vendors chapter?
The Supply Chain & Vendors chapter covers the concentration, risk and diversity of the Satellite Phones market. This includes datasets on the market’s top suppliers, detailed analysis on the key sourcing risks and supply chain dynamics, with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and scores.
Business Requirements
What’s included in the Business Requirements chapter?
The Business Requirements chapter covers vendor relationships, qualifications, service level agreements and key performance indicators. These inputs provide insight into the planning process through the buying lead time, vendor relationship and vendor qualifications. The sourcing process include key RFP elements like an organizational overview, project budget, selection criteria, project schedule, proposal format, inventory control, cost containment, regulation, quality control, distribution and key contract clauses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current market price for Satellite Phones?
The 2026 benchmark market price for Satellite Phones is $1395 per phone. Prices have increased at a CAGR of 2.22 from 2023-26.
Who are the top vendors in the Satellite Phones market?
The top vendors in the Satellite Phones market include Orbcomm Inc., Globalstar Inc., Itron, Inc., Qualcomm Inc. and Thuraya Telecommunications Company.
What industries supply the Satellite Phones market?
The top industries supplying the Satellite Phones market are Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Manufacturing in the US, Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US, Wire & Cable Manufacturing in the US, Telecommunication Networking Equipment Manufacturing in the US and Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturing in the US.
What is the supply chain risk for Satellite Phones?
Moderate vendor risk shaped by competition and market structure. Vendor risk is moderate, as the market includes both larger firms with significant resources and smaller providers competing for niche opportunities. While competition helps stabilize availability, smaller firms may face challenges from high operating costs and capital needs, increasing the risk of financial strain. Buyers should evaluate supplier size and financial health carefully when selecting partners to reduce exposure to potential service disruptions.
What factors affect the price of Satellite Phones?
License type impacts satellite phone pricing due to differences in usage rights, features, and support levels. Commercial licenses are typically priced higher, offering enhanced services, priority support, and broader coverage, while personal licenses are priced lower but may have restrictions.
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