1. Aon Explorer forecasts a demand for 189 additional satellite transponders by 2014 in Latin America
Transponder market is forecast to grow by 3.3% CAGR over
The total satellite capacity sold in Latin America increased by a 5% CAGR over , from 364 Trx. in 1998 to 501 Trx. in 2004.
The market is forecast to continue expanding, going up to 694 Trx. by 2014, with a 3.3% CAGR.
C-band has been generating the bulk of the demand
The majority of transponders are leased in C-band, which is estimated to represent 76% of the demand in 2004.
Over the next ten years, it should maintain its dominant position, though evolving downward to 66% by 2014.