{"id":62400,"date":"2019-05-22T23:23:48","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/5g-rolls-out-in-asia-what-role-will-satellite-play\/"},"modified":"2019-05-22T23:23:48","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:23:48","slug":"5g-rolls-out-in-asia-what-role-will-satellite-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/5g-rolls-out-in-asia-what-role-will-satellite-play\/","title":{"rendered":"5G Rolls Out in Asia: What Role Will Satellite Play?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By 2025, the Asia region will host 675 million 5G connections, accounting for more than half of world\u2019s 5G connections, according to the GSM Association (GSMA). In the larger Asia-Pacific region, SIM connections will hit the 4.8 billion mark that same year. <\/p>\n<p>South Korea, one of the region\u2019s undisputed tech leaders, has already rolled out 5G on a large scale with all three of the country\u2019s mobile network operators now offering the ultra-fast low-latency service in multiple cities. Other high-tech players including Japan, Singapore, and China, are expected to soon follow suit. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/enXcTqNNQyrH2uTPTjx1_VS_060119_Cover_DGTL-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/enXcTqNNQyrH2uTPTjx1_VS_060119_Cover_DGTL-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/enXcTqNNQyrH2uTPTjx1_VS_060119_Cover_DGTL-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/enXcTqNNQyrH2uTPTjx1_VS_060119_Cover_DGTL-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/enXcTqNNQyrH2uTPTjx1_VS_060119_Cover_DGTL-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the June 2019 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>While Asia\u2019s high-tech, high-income economies are set to drive the 5G revolution, 4G will still dominate Asia in the middle of the next decade, representing 62 percent of the market share. But, the balance will gradually swing towards 5G as the market evolves into the 2030s.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAsia is probably the most diverse region in the world when it comes to mobile phone technology,\u201d says Julian Gorman, head of strategic engagement, Asia, at GSMA. \u201cBut across the region, the one common thing is the demand and the appetite of users for mobile broadband and starting to participate in the digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The relatively young population of many Asian countries compared to traditional markets such as Europe and North America is more open to innovations and tends to adopt new technologies faster, according to Gorman. The fact that many Asian countries, especially the developing ones, are not bound to legacy infrastructure based on computers, also contributes to faster growth.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983a11d;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983a11d = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983a11e').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983a11e'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor example, in Myanmar before 2012, less than 10 percent of people had access to Internet,\u201d says Gorman. \u201cToday, Myanmar is one of the countries with the highest penetration of smartphones and Internet usage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not all Asian countries share the same 5G trajectory. According to Prashant Gokarn, co-founder and chief operating officer of DigiAsia and former chief strategy officer at Indosat, less developed Asian countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, or Vietnam are unlikely to see any significant 5G deployment in at least the next two to three years. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn countries such as Indonesia, 4G was only launched about four years ago,\u201d says Gokarn. \u201cAlthough we have about 80 percent smartphone penetration, only about 30 percent is 4G compatible. Operators have not yet recovered their investment into 4G. Moreover, discussions about spectrum allocation for 5G haven\u2019t even been initiated yet.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>For these countries, the relatively high cost of 5G-enabled smartphones will present a major stumbling block for adoption, says Gokarn.<\/p>\n<p>Where does satellite come into Asia\u2019s 5G picture? Lluc Palerm-Serra, an analyst at Northern Sky Research (NSR), says that satellites might play a bigger role in 5G in general than they have played in previous generations of mobile networks. Previous mobile communication protocols, such as 2G, 3G, and 4G, were created by the mobile industry in isolation without too much interaction with satcom providers, Palerm-Serra says. Only after the earlier protocols had been published, satellite operators had a chance to start thinking about their contribution. As a result, he adds, the earlier systems, in particular 3G, presented significant challenges for satellite operators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c5G is going to be very different because from the first day the vision of 5G has been to be a network of networks,\u201d says Palerm-Serra. \u201cAll the access technologies will have some room to play in 5G. The satellite industry has been very actively participating in the negotiation of the protocols from the first day and I expect 5G to be more satellite-friendly and also to open a number of new applications over satellite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Similarly to its leading position in terrestrial 5G, Palerm-Serra expects Asia to be very active in the deployment of 5G over satellite. However, significant differences are likely to be found between countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAsia is very wide,\u201d he says. \u201cYou have countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India that are still deploying 2G over satellite and then you have countries like Japan, which surprisingly relies a lot on satellite even though you would expect it to be covered well with fiber.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Palerm-Serra says that it will take at least another two to three years for satellites to fully join in the 5G ecosystem. \u201cIf we look at 4G, the standard is about 10 years old. But, we only started seeing 4G deployment over satellite in the past couple of years. I don\u2019t expect 5G to be very different even though it might be easier to integrate over satellite,\u201d he says, adding, \u201cIt\u2019s a long-term race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983a7ea;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983a7ea = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983a7eb').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983a7eb'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The space-born technology, the analyst says, is likely to make contributions in four main areas: backhaul, trunking, mobility, and hybrid content delivery. In all four of these areas, satellite is already being used. The arrival of 5G will, however, likely increase the significance of satellite and lead to the emergence of new applications including Internet of Things (IoT), connected transportation, and network densification.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou will see a lot of those applications emerging in Asia,\u201d Palerm-Serra says. \u201cFor example, fiber backhaul in Asia is still not very developed in many countries. I believe that satellite backhaul and trunking will see a lot of use cases in this region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eric Watko, Executive Vice President (EVP) for product marketing and strategy at SES Networks also sees opportunities for satellites in the rollout of 5G in Asia. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe opportunities are potentially immense,\u201d he says. \u201cAsia is a region where many areas only have mobile coverage today because of cost-effective satellite backhaul. Here, satellites will play a key role in creating a more inclusive digital society by extending the reach of 5G networks to those that would otherwise not be reached.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>SES expects commercial satellite-based 5G to be introduced as early as 2020 and progress hand in hand with the gradual rollout of the technology that is expected to take place in the first half of the 2020s.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe initial deployments will largely focus on enhanced mobile broadband services, supplementing existing 3G and 4G networks, particularly in dense urban areas,\u201d Watko says. \u201cHowever, given that bridging the digital divide is high on a lot of Asian countries\u2019 agenda, we expect them to quickly look into utilising satellites outside the densely-populated cities so that 5G services can be enjoyed by everyone. Otherwise, introducing 5G in the cities would only make the digital divide worse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>GSMA\u2019s Gorman agrees that geographical challenges facing some countries in the Asia-Pacific region will play into the hands of satellite operators. \u201cSatellite plays a part in mobile networks, connecting base stations in remote areas, connecting other things together where terrestrial and other forms of transmission are not available,\u201d he says. \u201c5G doesn\u2019t change that need. 5G, if anything, grows that need for backhaul.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Asia\u2019s 5G Spectrum Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>Asia is likely going to face challenges when it comes to allocating spectrum for 5G. While the rest of the world is discussing the possibility of allocating some portions of C-band to emerging 5G providers, this particular spectrum band is still actively used in many parts of Asia and its loss would cause unnecessary complications.<\/p>\n<p>According to Palerm-Serra, C-band, which includes frequencies from 4 Gigahertz (GHz) to 8 GHz, is in strong demand especially in Southeast Asia, where satellite operators rely on it for a variety of services because of its resistance to rain attenuation. <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983af76;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983af76 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983af77').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983af77'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn areas like Europe, C-band is not that popular,\u201d says Palerm-Serra. \u201cBut in those areas where you have a lot of rain, satellite networks still very much rely on C-band and if that part of the spectrum were to be allocated to 5G, it would be quite a challenge for the region to adapt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gokarn agrees that in Southeast Asia, 5G would have to run on higher frequency bands. \u201cI see less of a problem with the higher bands because they are typically not very much used or they haven\u2019t been allocated to any defense organizations,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n<p>According to Watko, the spectrum problem involves not only the C-band but also the 28 GHz band, which is currently being used by satellite operators in High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is simply no reason to even consider that band for 5G when the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is already considering more than 33 GHz worth of other millimeter wave bands for 5G,\u201d he says, describing the current spectrum discussion as, \u201ccontinuing efforts by terrestrial mobile interests to encroach on the satellite industry\u2019s spectrum.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>He added that even within the C-band, ranges between 3.3 GHz and 3.6 GHz could be used for 5G without interfering with the satellite industry\u2019s use for TV content distribution. <\/p>\n<p>According to Gorman, the spectrum conundrum is scheduled for discussions at the International Telecommunication Union\u2019s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) to be held later this year. \u201cWe can expect some discussions about the best allocation of spectrum and how to resolve the conflicting interests of the satellite and mobile industries.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>The Satellite Business Case for 5G in Asia <\/h2>\n<p>5G demand to be driven by business needs, says Xavier Lobao, head of future projects division in the Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate at the European Space Agency (ESA). This factor, he believes, is going to further boost the case for satellites. While Mobile Network Operators (MNO) will be primarily interested to roll out 5G in densely populated areas, businesses, especially those in the transport sector, will need connectivity everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMobile network operators will focus on cities, transport hubs and networks like highways and railways,\u201d says Lobao. \u201cThere will be many areas that will not be covered by cellular 5G and this is where satellite will play a role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While DigiAsia\u2019s Prashant Gokarn sees a limited role especially for Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites in 5G communications due to the latencies resulting from the long distance at which these satellites orbit, Lobao believes that even geostationary satellites will have their place in the 5G ecosystem as not all applications will necessarily require the low latencies of the cellular 5G. With the expected arrival of low-Earth orbit satellite constellations, the problem of latency will effectively disappear, according to Lobao.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983bbde;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6779983bbde = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983bbdf').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6779983bbdf'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the future we will have operators that will own satellites in geostationary and low-Earth orbit, or geostationary and Medium Earth orbit (MEO), even high-altitude satellite platforms,\u201d Lobao says. \u201cThen you might even have lower latencies via satellite than using a fiber-optic network because the fiber is not just a pure fiber. It needs switches and bridges and that accumulates delays.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Palerm-Serra, however, says that it will be difficult for satellite to play a role in areas with developed fiber infrastructure, although there might be opportunities in back-up and increased resiliency. \u201cThere is no doubt that where fiber is less available, satellite will play a bigger role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ESA is currently preparing a pilot project with a Japanese shipping company to demonstrate the use of satellites in guiding autonomous ships. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe realized that if we want to convince mobile network operators and telecom equipment vendors to look into the possible cooperation with satcom providers, we have found partners in the vertical business segments who already understand the need for a satellite,\u201d says Lobao. \u201cCompanies that are looking to deploy autonomous ships already know that they will be in the middle of the ocean and still need to send a lot of data through their network in order to keep the ship going in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other transport sectors, including aviation, road and rail transport, are also likely to adopt satellite 5G solutions, according to Lobao. The ESA pilot project involves a range of satellite operators, mobile network operators and telecom equipment vendors from all over the world to help facilitate the integration between the space-based and terrestrial systems and demonstrate use cases across the transport sector.<\/p>\n<p>Lobao says the integration of satellite infrastructure into 5G networks is one of ESA\u2019s top priorities for the agency\u2019s upcoming ministerial conference that will take place in November this year.<\/p>\n<p>According to Gorman, even though it may take a decade for 5G do become dominant, mobile network operators across the board will ultimately be driven to switch to the newer, more efficient and cost-effective technology. <\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 406433:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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