What Satcom Global does

Satcom Global Limited is a UK-headquartered (North Shields) satellite communications solutions provider founded in 2001, distributing satellite airtime, hardware, and engineering services across maritime, land, aeronautical, and M2M/IoT verticals. The company functions primarily as a value-added reseller and systems integrator, aggregating capacity from major satellite operators — Intelsat (Ku-band), Iridium (L-band/LEO and GMDSS), Viasat/Inmarsat (L-band and Ka-band), Thuraya, and Starlink (via Aura LEO) — and pairing that capacity with hardware from Intellian, Cobham, Thales, Hughes, JRC, Lars Thrane, ASE, and FHF Fernsig.

Its core managed-service products are the Aura VSAT (Ku-band managed service with CIR guarantees on iDirect Velocity) and AuraNow VSAT (true bandwidth-on-demand with upgrade/downgrade/suspend flexibility, no minimum commitment, 99.5% SLA), supplemented by Aura LEO for LEO connectivity and Aura Citadel for onboard IT management and cybersecurity. The IPSignature 4 platform provides network visibility, QoS management, bandwidth shaping, firewall control, crew WiFi with BYOD, and automatic failover across satellite services. Two customer portals — GlobalNet (account/service management) and Halo (technical support) — anchor the operational interface.

Commercially, Satcom Global generates revenue from recurring satellite airtime subscriptions, one-time hardware resale of terminals and antennas, and project-based engineering, installation, and support services for complex maritime and offshore deployments. The company sells through a technical direct-sales force (under a 'Just Ask' contact model), a 'Become a Satcoms Dealer' channel-partner program, and a website storefront; pricing is quote-based with monthly subscription, prepaid voucher, and pay-as-you-go options across the service portfolio. Customer concentration is diversified across commercial maritime (primary), offshore energy (primary), leisure marine, government and defense, land mobile, aeronautical, and M2M/IoT segments, with no single anchor customer disclosed.

Name

Satcom Global

Legal name

Satcom Global Limited

Website

https://satcomglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Satcom Global is a UK-based value-added satellite communications distributor and systems integrator, delivering VSAT, L-band, and LEO connectivity, hardware, and engineering services to maritime, offshore energy, government, land, aero, and IoT customers worldwide since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Shields

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Satellite Airtime Services: Recurring revenue from satellite connectivity services including VSAT, Iridium Certus, Inmarsat FleetBroadband, and Thuraya services with various subscription plans
2. Hardware Sales: One-time and recurring sales of satellite terminals, antennas, and communication equipment from partners including Intellian, Cobham, Thales, Hughes, and Iridium
3. Engineering and Installation Services: Professional services for end-to-end solution engineering, installation, and ongoing support for maritime and offshore systems
4. Managed VSAT Services: Fully managed Ku-band VSAT service with monitoring, support, and proactive management included in service packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Satcom Global provides managed satellite communications services across maritime, land, and aero platforms, delivering Ku-band VSAT, L-band (Iridium Certus, Inmarsat FleetBroadband), and LEO (Starlink) connectivity via its Aura VSAT, AuraNow VSAT, and Aura LEO services. The company also distributes partner hardware (Intellian antennas, Thales terminals, Hughes BGAN, Cobham SAILOR) and provides engineering, installation, and 24/7 technical support, including GMDSS-certified maritime safety solutions.

Product overview

Satcom Global is a satellite communications solutions provider offering a portfolio of managed services and hardware products. Its core managed services include the Aura VSAT and AuraNow VSAT Ku-band maritime communications platforms, the Aura LEO LEO satellite service, and the Aura Citadel maritime IT security solution, all supported by the IPSignature 4 communications management add-on. The company distributes a broad range of satellite terminals and hardware from manufacturer partners including Intellian (antenna systems), Iridium (Certus 700/200 services, SBD, PTT, GO!), Thuraya (XT-LITE, XT-PRO DUAL, X5-Touch, SatSleeve+, SatSleeve Hotspot, WE, IP+, Orion IP, Atlas IP, Maritime Broadband, SeaStar), Viasat/Inmarsat (FleetBroadband, Fleet One, Fleet Xpress, Global Xpress, BGAN Link, IsatHub iSavi, IsatPhone 2), and Thales (MissionLINK, VesseLINK). It also offers M2M/IoT services via Iridium SBD/RUDICS/LRIT/Burst and SkyWave IDP terminals, and FHF industrial hazardous-area telephone systems. Key service categories span maritime, land, handheld satellite phones, smartphone-to-satphone adapters, M2M/IoT, aero, and marine/offshore engineering. The company operates satellite network partnerships with Intelsat and Iridium, and provides engineering installation and support services globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aura VSAT: High-speed maritime Ku-band VSAT service providing flexible bandwidth options with CIR commitment for commercial shipping, fishing, offshore and leisure markets.
• AuraNow
• IPSignature
• Iridium GMDSS

Products and services

• Aura VSAT A fully managed Ku-band VSAT service providing high-bandwidth maritime communications with customizable speed packages and CIR (Committed Information Rate) guarantees for commercial shipping, offshore, fishing, and leisure markets.
• AuraNow VSAT A scalable, on-demand Ku-band VSAT service allowing vessel managers to upgrade, downgrade, or suspend bandwidth anytime via a customer portal with no minimum commitment and no penalties.
• Aura LEO A Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity service, including Starlink integration, offering an alternative to Ku-band VSAT for maritime users with high-speed low-latency connectivity.
• Iridium Certus 700 High-speed L-Band maritime communications service delivering up to 704kbps data speeds over the Iridium NEXT network with 100% global coverage including polar regions, GMDSS approved, with 3 HD voice lines and SBD capability.
• Iridium Certus 200 L-Band connectivity solution providing up to 176kbps data speeds with pole-to-pole coverage and GMDSS approval, serving as a compact, affordable primary or VSAT companion communications solution.
• IoT Pro (BGAN M2M) A machine-to-machine satellite service for long-term management of fixed assets in remote locations, offering up to 448kbps standard IP with low latency from 800ms, used for real-time surveillance, metering, telemetry, and pipeline monitoring.
• Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) A network transport capability for transmitting short two-way data messages between remote terminals and host systems, supporting MO messages up to 340 characters and MT messages up to 270 characters.
• Maritime Satellite Solutions Satellite communications services for maritime vessels including VSAT, L-Band (Iridium Certus, FleetBroadband, Fleet Xpress), and LEO options, with engineering and installation support.
• Land Satellite Solutions Satellite communications for land-based users including fixed and vehicular BGAN terminals, Iridium Certus land mobile, and Thuraya land terminals for government, energy, media, and enterprise sectors.
• Handheld Satellite Solutions Portable satellite phone services and devices including Iridium, Thuraya, and Inmarsat IsatPhone handheld phones, offered alongside accessories and docking stations.
• Smartphone to Satphone Solutions enabling smartphones to connect via satellite networks, including the Thuraya SatSleeve series and IsatHub iSavi, allowing users to access satellite voice, SMS, and data through their existing smartphones.
• Machine to Machine Satellite Solutions IoT and M2M satellite connectivity services including Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD), RUDICS, LRIT, Burst, Inmarsat IsatData Pro, and BGAN M2M for remote asset monitoring, tracking, and telemetry.
• Aero Satellite Solutions Satellite communications services for aviation, providing connectivity solutions for aircraft operators.
• Marine & Offshore Systems Engineering and systems integration for marine and offshore environments, including offshore project delivery and FHF industrial communications equipment for hazardous areas.
• Engineering & Installation Services Expert VSAT engineering, installation, and support services for satellite communications systems across maritime and land environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.5% SLA on AuraNow VSAT service
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IntelsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntelsat provides satellite capacity through approximately 50 satellites forming a global network. Satcom Global integrates Intelsat's network as an integral component of the Aura Ku-band VSAT service, providing far-reaching coverage and seamless mobility services.
• IntelliancoreTechnology or IntegrationIntellian is a leading global provider of stabilized satellite antenna systems for both Iridium and Inmarsat services. Satcom Global uses Intellian NX Ku-band antenna systems including v60E, v85NX, v100NX, and v130NX to deliver Aura VSAT, plus Iridium Certus terminals (C200M, C700, C700M GMDSS) and FleetBroadband antennas.
• IridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationIridium is the world's only truly global satellite communications company with 66 cross-linked LEO satellites providing pole-to-pole coverage. Satcom Global offers Iridium Certus services (700, 200), Iridium Pilot, Iridium GO!, Iridium PTT, Iridium SBD, GMDSS, and related terminals. Iridium NEXT constellation was launched in 2019.
• Viasat InmarsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationViasat Inmarsat is the industry leader in mobile satellite communications with over 30 years of experience. They provide Fleet Xpress Ka-band, FleetBroadband, BGAN, IsatHub, IsatPhone, and Global Xpress services through award-winning I-4 and I-5 satellite networks.
• ThurayacoreTechnology or IntegrationThuraya provides mobile satellite services covering over 140 countries in Europe, Africa, Middle East, and West Asia. Satcom Global offers Thuraya IP+, Thuraya IP Voyager, Thuraya XT-LITE, Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL, Thuraya X5-Touch, SatSleeve+, SatSleeve Hotspot, Thuraya WE, and maritime products including Atlas IP, Orion IP, SeaStar, and Maritime Broadband.
• Cobham SATCOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCobham SATCOM manufactures the SAILOR series of FleetBroadband terminals (FB150, FB250, FB500) and SAILOR 4300 Iridium Certus 700 terminal. Satcom Global distributes these terminals as part of their maritime satellite communications portfolio.
• ThalescoreTechnology or IntegrationThales provides military-grade satellite terminals including VesseLINK 700 and VesseLINK 200 (Iridium Certus), MissionLINK 700 and MissionLINK 200 (land mobile). Satcom Global offers these compact, robust terminals for maritime and land-based communications applications.
• Hughes Network SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationHughes provides BGAN terminals (Hughes 9502, 9211, 9202, 9201) for Inmarsat's BGAN M2M and land services. Satcom Global distributes Hughes terminals as part of their machine-to-machine and land mobile solutions.
• Lars ThranecoreTechnology or IntegrationLars Thrane manufactures the LT-3100S GMDSS terminal, a compact multifunctional maritime terminal providing 100% global GMDSS coverage through Iridium. This terminal meets all IMO and SOLAS approval requirements for worldwide maritime satellite communications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marlink: Marlink is the largest independent managed satellite communications provider to the maritime industry, offering VSAT, L-band, and LEO services to shipping, offshore, energy and government customers — directly overlapping Satcom Global's core Aura VSAT managed-services offering and customer base.
• Navarino: Navarino is a maritime satcom managed-services provider selling Infinity VSAT, Fleet Xpress and Iridium Certus to commercial shipping alongside the Angel platform — directly comparable to Satcom Global's Aura and IPSignature proposition.
• KVH Industries: KVH is a maritime-focused satcom provider selling VSAT (mini-VSAT Broadband), L-band, and content services to commercial shipping, leisure and government fleets — directly comparable to Satcom Global's Aura VSAT and FleetBroadband offerings.
• IEC Telecom: IEC Telecom is a managed satcom services provider focused on maritime and offshore energy, distributing VSAT, Inmarsat Fleet Xpress and Iridium services — overlapping with Satcom Global's mid-market maritime and offshore accounts.
• Speedcast: Speedcast (post-restructuring under Centerbridge) is a leading global managed satcom provider serving maritime, offshore energy and enterprise customers with VSAT and L-band services, making it one of the closest direct competitors to Satcom Global's Aura portfolio.
• AST Group: AST Group is a UK/European-based satellite communications integrator serving maritime, land and government markets with VSAT, Inmarsat and Iridium services — a directly comparable regional managed-services competitor to Satcom Global.

Emerging players

• Yahsat/Thuraya: Yahsat owns the Thuraya L-band MSS operator across 140+ countries; Satcom Global resells Thuraya terminals alongside its own services, making Yahsat a partial competitor in handheld and land-mobile MSS segments.

Broad incumbents

• Intelsat: Intelsat is a major GEO satellite operator whose capacity underpins Satcom Global's Aura Ku-band VSAT service; Intelsat also sells directly to large maritime and aero customers, placing it in a hybrid partner/competitor position.
• Viasat (Inmarsat): Viasat, following its acquisition of Inmarsat, owns global Ka- and L-band satellite capacity sold both direct and via partners like Satcom Global, and competes broadly in maritime and enterprise satcom — an incumbent that Satcom Global both resells and competes against.
• Iridium Communications: Iridium operates the L-band NEXT LEO constellation (66 satellites) and sells Certus, GMDSS, PTT and SBD services direct and through partners; Satcom Global is both a channel partner and partial competitor in L-band maritime markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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