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Satellite Map Day 2025

Hughes to launch a constellation dedicated to D2D

Daniel Losada, VP of the International Division at Hughes, revealed at Satellite Map Day 2025 that the company is planning to deploy a constellation dedicated to D2D communication based on a 5G core network, aimed at serving the mobile market, one of the most promising verticals in the region.

Losada noted that Latin America has undergone a reconfiguration, with alliances shifting alongside the emergence of new players owning networks and connectivity infrastructure, effectively pushing smaller private networks out of the market.

This has led to market concentration, with new levels of scale and fewer service providers operating. However, he highlighted the regional contrasts, pointing out that countries like Colombia and Mexico are facing near-saturation of satellite capacity, while markets such as Peru, Chile and Argentina still have a great deal of satellite capacity available.

He also emphasized that, after significant efforts to expand fiber optic networks to close the connectivity gap, governments are beginning to recognize that satellite offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to deliver connectivity, with high quality and very competitive pricing.

Regarding consolidation, he noted that this process does not mean satellite operators are unable to offer unique features from specific orbits and integrated terrestrial networks tailored to particular clients. This dynamic demands flexibility in designing the combinations needed to meet customer demand and underscores the importance of collaboration along the value chain.

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