Kacific
Kacific is a Singapore-based Ka-band satellite operator providing affordable broadband to underserved communities, governments, ISPs, and enterprises across 25 Asia-Pacific countries via its Kacific1 HTS satellite and a 600+ partner distribution network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Kacific does
Kacific Broadband Satellite Ltd is a Singapore-based, privately held next-generation Ka-band satellite operator founded in 2013 that delivers broadband connectivity to underserved communities, governments, telcos, and enterprises across 25 Asia-Pacific countries. Its core asset is the Kacific1 high-throughput satellite (HTS) at 140° East, which uses 56 spot beams and spectrum-reuse architecture to provide lower cost-per-Mbps than legacy FSS satellites; the company operates a 24/7 Singapore Operations Center and works with hardware partners including Boeing, SpaceX, Sky Perfect JSAT, Kratos, and ST Engineering.
The product portfolio is anchored by Gigstarter, a prepaid unlimited broadband plan distributed via a franchise retail model and a global network of 600+ ISP partners and Kacific Authorized Distributors (KAD), and FlexVNO, a wholesale bandwidth service for ISPs and telcos. Specialized sub-brands extend the addressable market: CommsBox and CommsBox Ultra are portable, solar-powered emergency communications units deployed by DICT Philippines across all 17 regions; SatPack is a rugged portable terminal with military-grade antenna and 1-year prepaid unlimited data; and PointCast is a self-pointing motorised VSAT system starting at USD 1,300 that reduces installation time by up to 50%. Add-on modules cover enterprise backup, mobile backhaul, IoT, maritime, offshore, community WiFi, and CCTV.
Kacific monetizes through a mix of recurring subscription revenue (Gigstarter consumer plans, FlexVNO wholesale, SatPack annual plans), hardware sales (PointCast, SatPack, CommsBox), and government/enterprise contracts, with pricing tiers ranging from entry-level 30/20 Mbps to premium 100/20 Mbps plans. The company is expanding aggressively into Pakistan via PAKSAT, PTCL, Pak Datacom, Supernet, and Telco Integrators, and pursues a Microsoft Airband partnership targeting 10 million people in Asia-Pacific. It has cumulatively raised approximately $307.8M since 2016, including rounds led by the Asian Development Bank and GuarantCo, supports 3,379 schools and 378 healthcare facilities, and serves over 500,000 end users.
Kacific firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kacific
- Legal name
- Kacific Broadband Satellite Ltd
- Website
- https://kacific.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Kacific is a Singapore-based Ka-band satellite operator providing affordable broadband to underserved communities, governments, ISPs, and enterprises across 25 Asia-Pacific countries via its Kacific1 HTS satellite and a 600+ partner distribution network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kacific industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Satellite Broadband Telecommunications
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)
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Where Kacific is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kacific business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Satellite Broadband Services (Gigstarter): Recurring subscription revenue from retail and wholesale satellite broadband plans. Gigstarter offers unlimited data plans with pay-per-month-per-site billing, making high-speed internet accessible without costly wholesale contracts. Revenue is generated from both consumer and business customers through a franchise retail model.
- Wholesale Bandwidth (FlexVNO): Dedicated wholesale Ka-band satellite bandwidth sold to ISPs and Telcos. Partners customize and resell services to their end customers. This B2B stream supports scalable connectivity deployments for telecommunications operators.
- PointCast Hardware: Sale of PointCast self-pointing VSAT systems starting at USD 1,300. The motorized antenna system is designed for mass-market deployment, reducing installation costs compared to traditional VSAT systems that can cost up to USD 1,000 to install.
- SatPack Hardware and Services: Sale of SatPack portable satellite internet systems with 1-year prepaid plans with unlimited data usage. Available within 3 days of order confirmation from 27 warehouses across Asia-Pacific.
- CommsBox Emergency Solutions: Government and enterprise sales of CommsBox emergency communication units. Each unit provides high-speed internet with download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps for disaster response and emergency communication.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Gigstarter Entry-Level - 30/20 Mbps with priority data quota |
| Subscription | Monthly | Gigstarter Mid-Tier - 60/20 Mbps with larger priority data quota |
| Subscription | Monthly | Gigstarter Premium - 100/20 Mbps with largest priority data quota |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PointCast VSAT System - Starting price |
| Subscription | Annual | SatPack with 1-Year Prepaid Plan - Unlimited data |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels7 records
Kacific product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kacific operates a Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (Kacific1) with 56 spot beams to deliver affordable high-speed broadband across 25 Asia-Pacific countries. Its portfolio spans wholesale bandwidth for ISPs/telcos (FlexVNO), prepaid unlimited broadband plans for end users (Gigstarter), and specialised hardware-and-service bundles for emergency response, remote industry, and enterprise backup (CommsBox, SatPack, PointCast).
Product overview
Kacific is a next-generation broadband satellite operator providing a portfolio of satellite-based connectivity products and services across Asia and the Pacific. The core offering centres on the Kacific1 Ka-band High Throughput Satellite at 140° East with 56 spot beams, complemented by ground technology infrastructure and 24/7 support from its Singapore Operations Center. The service portfolio is organised around Gigstarter (prepaid unlimited broadband plans for homes and businesses) and FlexVNO (wholesale bandwidth for ISPs and telcos), alongside specialised sub-brands for distinct use cases: PointCast/PointCast Go (self-pointing motorised VSAT systems for simplified deployment), SatPack (rugged portable terminal for demanding remote operations with 1-year prepaid plans), and CommsBox/CommsBox Ultra (portable all-in-one emergency communications for disaster response). Additional modules cover enterprise backup, fibre backup, mobile backhaul, trunking, maritime/offshore connectivity, IoT, CCTV/remote data collection, and community WiFi. The company leverages over 600 ISP partners and distributors to deliver connectivity to over 500,000 end users across 25 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PointCast Solutions: Self-pointing, motorised VSAT system for automated satellite connectivity, designed for mass-market deployment.
- Gigstarter
- FlexVNO
- CommsBox
- SatPack
Products and services
- Gigstarter Prepaid unlimited broadband plan offering flexible, affordable, unlimited internet access for residential and small business users via the Kacific Authorized Distributor network; enables entrepreneurs to resell without costly infrastructure investments.
- FlexVNO Dedicated wholesale Ka-band satellite bandwidth service enabling ISPs and telecommunications operators to customise and resell satellite services to their end customers.
- PointCast Self-pointing, motorised VSAT system that reduces installation time by up to 50%, eliminates need for skilled technicians, and includes cloud-based fleet management and autonomous weather safeguarding.
- PointCast Go Portable, auto-pointing satellite terminal designed for rapid deployment of high-speed internet anywhere, ideal for emergency response, mobile teams, and remote operations.
- SatPack Highly transportable, rugged satellite internet terminal featuring a motorised auto-pointing antenna achieving signal in 15 minutes, Ka-band with 99.97% availability, and speeds up to 40 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload. Includes 1-year prepaid unlimited data plan.
- CommsBox Portable, all-in-one satellite communications product with auto-pointing 55cm dish, solar power pack, WiFi setup, and user tablet, providing up to 50 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload for disaster response.
- CommsBox Ultra Enhanced version of CommsBox, an ultra-portable all-in-one satellite communications solution for rapid deployment in emergency zones. Pre-configured and solar-powered for minimal setup time.
- Kacific1 Satellite Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) at 140° East geostationary orbit with 56 powerful spot beams delivering spectral efficiency and lower cost per Mbps; the core space infrastructure underpinning all Kacific broadband services.
Quantifiable outcome
- Connected over 500,000 end users across 25 countries
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Companies that use Kacific
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Kacific technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature8 records
Kacific partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, strategic and minor.
- PowerXmajorStrategic partnership between K-Towers (Kacific subsidiary) and UK data intelligence firm PowerX to modernize rural tower infrastructure across Pacific region. Successfully tested PowerX's AI platform across 64 ultra-remote tower sites in Papua New Guinea's Western Province, integrating field data for automated fault detection and remote monitoring.
- Pak Datacom LimitedcoreStrategic alliance with Pak Datacom Limited to expand advanced satellite broadband across Pakistan with focus on underserved areas. Partnership involves joint deployment of VSAT terminals, establishment of ground stations, and provision of critical broadband services to education, healthcare, enterprise, and government sectors. Pak Datacom brings decades of experience serving federal and provincial government organizations with deep operational knowledge and regulatory alignment.
- Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)coreMoU with PTCL and Telco Integrators for expanding high-speed satellite internet, broadband, and voice services across Pakistan. PTCL provides core telecommunications infrastructure including the largest fiber cable network spanning from Khyber to Karachi and submarine cables connecting Pakistan to the world. Partnership aims to deliver integrated connectivity solutions tailored to Pakistan's diverse geographic and infrastructural needs.
- Telco Integrators Pvt LtdcoreTelco Integrators serves as Kacific's local service enabler in Pakistan, supporting deployment and operation of satellite-powered internet, broadband, and network services. Partnership enables joint promotion and distribution of Kacific's broadband services to telecom operators, enterprises, and SMEs nationwide.
- Supernet LimitedcoreSupernet Limited serves as an authorized reseller of Kacific's products and services in Pakistan. Partnership focuses on promoting and distributing high-throughput satellite broadband solutions, acquiring and supporting customers in underserved and remote regions, and co-developing strategies for key markets and sectors. Supernet is listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX: GEMSPNNL).
- Paksat International (Pvt) Limited (PAKSAT)corePartnership with PAKSAT to expand high-speed, affordable satellite internet across Pakistan leveraging 11 Ka-band spot beams on the Paksat-MM1 satellite. PAKSAT markets the satellite capacity of National Communication Satellites including PakSat-MM1, a high-power multi-mission satellite providing communication services in Ka, Ku, C and other bands.
- SUPARCO (Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission)majorSUPARCO is Pakistan's national space agency ensuring seamless satellite operations. Partnership supports the country's digital transformation goals and satellite infrastructure development.
- Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) PhilippinescorePartnership with DICT Philippines for deployment of 17 Government Agency Communications Boxes (Commsbox) across all 17 regions. Initiative ensures uninterrupted connectivity during emergencies, particularly in isolated and remote areas. Kacific provides training for DICT regional representatives and ongoing technical support through local distributors.
- Stellarsat Solutions Inc.majorInternet service provider partnership for Philippines maintaining robust communication infrastructure that can be activated instantly for disaster response. Stellarsat focuses on maintaining Commsbox units and handling technical issues to ensure units remain fully operational.
- MicrosoftcorePartnership with Microsoft Airband initiative to reach 10 million people in the Asia Pacific with internet access. Collaboration aims to expand connectivity to underserved regions through innovative satellite solutions combined with Microsoft's technology ecosystem.
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)majorPartnership in the Philippines supporting disaster resilience and economic growth initiatives through satellite connectivity solutions for underserved regions.
- Sky Perfect JSATstrategicListed as a key partner on Kacific's About page. JSAT is a major Japanese satellite operator.
- The Boeing CompanystrategicListed as a key partner on Kacific's About page. Boeing is a major aerospace company providing satellite technology.
- SpaceXstrategicListed as a key partner on Kacific's About page. SpaceX provides launch services and satellite technology.
- KratosstrategicListed as a key partner on Kacific's About page. Kratos provides satellite ground segment technology.
- Marsh & McLennanminorListed as a key partner on Kacific's About page. Marsh & McLennan provides risk and insurance advisory services.
- ST EngineeringstrategicListed as a key partner on Kacific's About page. ST Engineering is a technology and engineering company providing solutions for defense and commercial markets.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kacific competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sky Perfect JSAT: Japan's largest satellite operator, listed as a key Kacific partner, operating GEO satellites for broadband and broadcast across Asia-Pacific. Comparable regional GEO broadband operator with overlapping enterprise/telco and government customer base.
- MEASAT Satellite Systems: Malaysia-based regional GEO satellite operator providing broadband and broadcast services across Asia-Pacific, including rural connectivity programmes such as CONNECTme NOW. Direct comparable to Kacific in geography, customer segments (ISPs, government, enterprise) and Ka/Ku-band HTS broadband model.
- Thaicom: Thai GEO satellite operator with HTS broadband platforms (e.g., iPSTAR) serving Southeast Asia and Pacific underserved markets. Comparable to Kacific in targeting enterprise/ISP/government customers with regional Ka-band HTS capacity and managed satellite broadband services.
- Hughes Network Systems (EchoStar): Global satellite broadband operator (Jupiter platform, HughesNet consumer service) serving consumer, SMB and enterprise across multiple geographies. Direct comparable to Kacific on Ka-band HTS consumer/SMB broadband, FlexVNO-style wholesale and managed VSAT services.
- Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS): Hong Kong-based satellite operator with GEO fleet covering Asia-Pacific, serving enterprise, telco, maritime and government customers with broadband and VSAT services. Closely comparable regional capacity wholesaler competing for similar Asia-Pacific ISP/government contracts.
Emerging players
- Eutelsat OneWeb: LEO satellite broadband constellation with global enterprise, government and connectivity-wholesale focus. Comparable to Kacific on B2B/enterprise satellite broadband and wholesale distribution to ISPs/telcos, but with lower-latency LEO architecture that increasingly competes for the same Asia-Pacific enterprise and government RFPs.
- Starlink (SpaceX): SpaceX's LEO broadband constellation already selling consumer and enterprise satellite internet across parts of Asia-Pacific (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia). Comparable on broadband-as-a-service model but uses LEO architecture, offering a competitive threat and partial substitute for Kacific's GEO services.
Broad incumbents
- Viasat: Large US-listed GEO satellite broadband and in-flight connectivity operator with consumer and enterprise offerings, including legacy WildBlue/ex-ViaSat-1 services. Larger incumbent serving overlapping customer use cases (consumer broadband, enterprise, government) with a broader multi-vertical portfolio than Kacific's regional focus.
- SES: Global satellite operator combining GEO (O3b mPOWER MEO additions) capacity serving enterprise, telco, government and maritime customers worldwide. Comparable on managed broadband, trunking, backhaul and government connectivity offerings, though at much broader geographic scale and with a hybrid GEO/MEO architecture.
Others
- Gilat Satellite Networks: Israel-based provider of VSAT ground systems, hub technology and managed satellite networks used by operators and service providers (including some Kacific-style regional broadband operators). Comparable as an enabling technology peer whose products underpin many of the same HTS ISP and enterprise VSAT deployments Kacific enables for its 600+ partners.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Kacific leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Kacific subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Kacific funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors2 records
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Kacific M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Kacific
What does Kacific do?
Kacific operates a Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (Kacific1) with 56 spot beams to deliver affordable high-speed broadband across 25 Asia-Pacific countries. Its portfolio spans wholesale bandwidth for ISPs/telcos (FlexVNO), prepaid unlimited broadband plans for end users (Gigstarter), and specialised hardware-and-service bundles for emergency response, remote industry, and enterprise backup (CommsBox, SatPack, PointCast).
Is Kacific a public or private company?
Kacific is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Kacific founded?
Kacific was founded in 2013. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Kacific based?
Kacific is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does Kacific make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Satellite Broadband Services (Gigstarter) is the primary driver. The others are wholesale Bandwidth (FlexVNO), pointCast Hardware, satPack Hardware and Services and commsBox Emergency Solutions.
Who are Kacific's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sky Perfect JSAT, MEASAT Satellite Systems, Thaicom, Hughes Network Systems (EchoStar) and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS). Emerging players are Eutelsat OneWeb and Starlink (SpaceX). Broad incumbents are Viasat and SES. Gilat Satellite Networks is listed as an others.
Does Kacific have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kacific.
What industry is Kacific in?
Kacific's product category is Satellite Broadband Telecommunications. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAJAA, Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB), with a secondary code of HDAIAJAI, Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services). Its NAICS code is 5174 and its SIC code is 3576.