The Independent Top 20. 2009
The Independent Top Twenty
The Independent Top Twenty ranks companies based on revenue from all sources, but
excludes companies whose core business is ownership and operation of a satellite fleet or
terrestrial network. Europe and the Middle East added three new operators to the list
Telespazio, Central European Telecom Services and M-Three Satcom. In order from largest
to smallest, the Independent Top Twenty of 2009 are:
1. Stratos Global (USA)
2. GlobeCast (France)
3. Arqiva Satellite & Media (UK)
4. Telespazio (Italy)
5. CapRock Communications (USA)
6. Globecomm Systems (USA)
7. Telecommunications Systems (Govt Svcs) (USA)
8. Spacenet (USA)
9. RRsat Global Communications (Israel)
10. Satlynx (Luxembourg)
11. Emerging Market Communications (USA)
12. du(UAE)
13. Essel Shyam Communications (India)
14. Telepuerto Internacional Buenos Aires (Argentina)
15. Satlink Communications (Israel)
16. CET Teleport (Germany)
17. Central European Telecom Services (Germany)
18. M-Three Satcom (Italy)
19. Jordan Media City (Jordan)
20. ATCi (USA)
About the Top Operator Rankings
The Top Operator rankings are compiled by surveying teleport operators around the world on
their facilities, services and business results. These rankings provide a unique insight into the
often unappreciated realities of the teleport sector.
"The 2009 Top Operators are one of the most diverse groups that we've seen," said Robert
Bell, WTA Executive Director. "If you just look at the number one company on each list, we
have a global satellite carrier (SES), a company specializing in meeting the communications
needs of maritime, resource extraction and government military markets (Stratos Global) and
a new operator in the best entrepreneurial tradition of the teleport sector (Europe Media
Port). The Inside the Top Operators of 2008, which WTA just released, tells a story of strong
growth and diversification. Preliminary analysis of the data submitted by the 2009 Top
Operators reveals that diversification continues to be a key contributor to growth.
About World Teleport Association
Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been the only trade
association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At
the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from
independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated
to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market
and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations.
Companies that do business with teleports also find that WTA is the best investment they can
make to open new channels to the industry.
For more information, please contact:
Orly Konig Lopez
240-425-3283
orly@worldteleport.org
Global Top 20. 2008
The Independent Top Twenty
The Independent Top Twenty ranks companies based on revenue from all
sources, but excludes companies whose core business is ownership and
operation of a satellite fleet or terrestrial network. These twenty companies have
a proven track record and commitment to innovation and providing value-added
services. In order from largest to smallest, the Independent Top Twenty of 2008
are:
1. Stratos Global (USA)
2. GlobeCast (France)
3. Arqiva Satellite Media Solutions (UK)
4. CapRock Communications (USA)
5. Globecomm Systems (USA)
6. Schlumberger (UK)
7. Telecommunications Systems (USA)
8. Spacenet (USA)
9. RRsat Global Communications (Israel)
10. Broadpoint (USA)
11. Emerging Markets Communications (USA)
12. Telepuerto Internacional Buenos Aires (Argentina)
13. Satlink Communications (Israel)
14. ATCi (USA)
15. Telekom Austria (sat-related only) (Austria)
16. Essel Shyam Communications (India)
17. Skyport International (USA)
18. Jordan Media City (Jordan)
19. Newcom International (USA)
20. CET Teleport (Germany)
About the Top Operator Rankings
The Top Operator rankings are compiled by surveying teleport operators around
the world on their facilities, services and business results. These rankings provide
a unique insight into the often unappreciated realities of the teleport sector. "Our most recent study of the sector, titled New Markets, New Services, New
Competition, illustrates the great diversity of the teleport sector in terms of
customers and industries served," said Robert Bell, WTA Executive Director. “The commercial teleport business got its start uplinking video for TV channels.
That still contributes 35% of the sector's revenues, but terrestrial carriers,
enterprises and government combined now contribute over 47%. Theentrepreneurial spirit that got this industry on its feet will, no doubt, serve it well
as the industry negotiates the current financial uncertainties and the certain
changes still to come.”
The complete rankings are available on WTA's Web site by going to www.worldteleport.org and clicking on the Top Operators link on the News menu.
About World Teleport Association
Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been the only trade association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global hybrid carriers. WTA advocates for the interests of teleport operators worldwide and promotes excellence in business practice, operations and technology within the $13 billion teleport sector of the global communications industry. Companies that do business with teleports also find that WTA is the best investment they can make to open new channels to the industry.
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