Skywatch constellation: Satellite operator profiles

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Skywatch constellation offers an in-depth analysis of major satellite operators, including their constellation, business model and strategic posture toward telcos.

A quarterly snapshot of major satellite operators, highlighting key facts and their partnerships with telcos

It forms part of STL Partners’ Skywatch project, launched in July 2025. From April 2026, Skywatch will be restructured around four core deliverables to provide a more targeted and in-depth analysis, as outlined below:

Source: STL Partners

In the satellite operator profile, we provide information and insights across the following areas:

Key fact sheet:

  • Company background
  • Ownership and strategic backing
  • Constellation and deployment
  • Spectrum
  • Network architecture
  • Service and subscribers

Analysis:

  • Timeline of the operator’s partnerships with telcos
  • STL’s view – telco friend or foe?

Last publication: April 2026

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Satellite operators covered and expanded in the April 2026 edition

Source: STL Partners

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David Martin

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David Martin

Senior analyst and Telco cloud lead

David Martin has specialised on telco cloud at STL Partners since 2016, writing numerous strategic reports on different aspects of the topic. He also originated STL’s Telco Cloud Deployment Tracker: a major database of commercial telco cloud deployments by leading telcos worldwide. He is a telecoms analyst of around 25 years’ experience. David obtained a First Class degree in French and German at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he also pursued doctoral studies in French.