Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Broadband Facts and Stats

March 5, 2025

CCIA Research Center

Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband has the potential to connect the 43.7 million Americans lacking broadband access to high-speed internet, giving the 13.3% of Americans who lack broadband access a huge economic boost for their predominantly rural communities. With a total addressable market between $20.8 billion and $62.9 billion per year and the potential to boost GDP per capita by more than €641.12 (about $690 USD), it is no wonder that LEO satellite broadband companies have plans to add to the existing 7,500 LEO satellites with thousands more in the coming years.

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