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Direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Deloitte, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions, 2026, published 2025-11-16

Deloitte also predicts that around 1,000 D2D satellites will provide low-bandwidth connectivity services (SOS, text, and voice) in areas that may lack terrestrial cell coverage

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rank: 12
title: Next-gen satellite internet is transforming pricing, capacity, and regulation worldwide
target year: 2026
metric: direct-to-device satellites in service
value: ~1000
unit: satellites
subject: Direct-to-device satellite connectivity
confidence: high
note: Same paragraph: D2D infrastructure spend expected at US$6-8 billion by 2026; Deloitte notes its 2024 figure of US$3 billion came in around US$4 billion.