ELEMENTAL GROWTH FOR MSS, STATES TMF

Telecom, Media and Finance Associates, Inc., otherwise known as TMF Associates, has released its latest report on MSS market developments. This report analyzes the aeronautical communications market and projects service revenues will grow from 120M/USD in 2007 to 640M/USD by 2013. The growth will be driven by continued strength of new, in-flight passenger communications technologies. The report also examines the opportunity for maritime broadband providers, predicting a near doubling of revenues for MSS and VSAT services from $530M in 2007 to $980M in 2013. In addition, the report discusses the slowdown in the MSS handheld market and the difficulties experienced by mobile TV providers, as well as the outcome of the recent 700MHz spectrum auction. Tim Farrar, author of the research, commented “It is becoming increasingly clear that MSS operators must look to maritime and aeronautical broadband markets to drive their future growth. The handheld MSS market has continued to shrink in 2007 and with recent delays in the launch of new service offerings, any recovery may not come until 2009 at best. While new VSAT offerings will compete strongly for market share in both the maritime and aeronautical sectors, we forecast continued growth for L-band services despite the difficult economic climate. For a closer look at this in-depth analysis, check out the TMF announcement here…—Menlo Park, California