On-Board Connectivity Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Solution, Service), By Transportation (Aviation, Maritime, Railways), By Application (Entertainment, Monitoring, Communication), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

Effective connectivity and systems to manage, unload, and synchronize data have increased the demand for on-board connectivity market as modern transport vehicles generate thousands of gigabytes of information during their route. The aim for more effective transportation management and on-board connectivity has driven the need for more connections across the transportation sector globally in past years. Recent advancements in on-board connectivity have provided some relief by enabling a number of these information exchanges to be done in real-time.

As technology evolves and intelligence is incorporated into transportation, the on-board connection industry is expanding.

Growing investment in this business is being further accelerated by a rise in the number of passengers flying throughout the world. Additionally, throughout the projected period, the market is predicted to develop due to the increasing usage of portable electronic devices and the rise in disposable income. The need for entertainment, safety, and navigation systems in automobiles is among one the many drivers driving the market's rising development.

A higher degree of accessibility than before has also been made possible by recent advancements in 5G cellular technology. In-flight Wi-Fi and internet services delivered by satellite or an air-to-ground network are employed by numerous airline companies and private jet operators. Wi-Fi is provided by airplanes either through air-to-ground services or increasingly through satellite-based systems. To increase an aircraft's capacity to supply quick and reliable inflight Wi-Fi, many new aviation technologies are being developed.

The expansion of this market is constrained by the cost and management of the infrastructure as well as connectivity problems.

On-Board Connection market expansion is constrained by the high cost of onboard networking system deployment. As high-speed trains go swiftly from one transceiver to another, connection problems are another important aspect that might restrain industry expansion. In addition, installing on-board networking technology on airplanes is expensive and adds to the total weight of the aircraft. 

Key Developments

• The European Union declared in November 2022 that it would designate specific frequencies for in-flight mobile phone connectivity, enabling the "widespread implementation of 5G services" aboard airplanes. The ruling would allow airlines to allow consumers to initiate and receive calls, texts, and information precisely as they would on land, according to a statement issued by the European Commission that same month. According to the statement, service will be provided by specialized network gear known as a pico-cell and the in-flight connectivity will be linked to the ground through a satellite.
• Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, a top provider of ship management services with more than 40 years of experience assisting shipowners globally, decided to connect its crew in November 2022 using Inmarsat, the industry pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications. To give its seafarers dependable, high-speed access and the freedom to use their devices on board, Anglo-Eastern became one of the first firms to sign up for Inmarsat's award-winning crew internet solution, Fleet Hotspot, in 2019. 78% of the shipowners assessed in Inmarsat's 2022 Seafarers in the Digital Age report, stated they had implemented crew internet in the previous five years. Fleet Hotspot in particular is seeing rapid growth in adoption and usage, and these trends seem likely to continue as staff connectivity is a legal requirement according to recently adopted modifications to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.

North America is anticipated to account for a significant portion of the market for on-board connectivity whereas Asia Pacific is expected to expand rapidly.

Geographically, the on-board connectivity market has been classified into North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, South America, and the Asia Pacific. North America is anticipated to account for a sizable portion of the market for on-board connectivity. Growth in this region is a result of technological development, strong on-board connectivity platform acceptance, and regional penetration. In addition, the North American market is anticipated to increase as a result of the presence of major key players in these nations, the expansion of IT, and significant investments made by top vendors to improve travel experiences.

Further, the Asia Pacific on-board connectivity market is anticipated to expand quickly in the forecast period. The expansion of IT infrastructure in nations like China, India, Japan, and Singapore to securely communicate with ships and aircraft from remote regions might be attributed to the region's market growth. For instance, China's Sichuan Airlines joined forces with Viasat and AeroSat Link in December 2022 to provide new Inflight Connectivity (IFC) hardware and software for installation on its Airbus A320 class of aircraft. According to the agreement, Viasat hardware, China Satcom's satellite network, and AeroSat Link digital services will all be a part of the IFC system on the airline's Airbus A320 family aircraft. Passengers will be able to access video streaming, web browsing, messaging, social network connectivity, business apps, and more with the new system.

On-Board Connectivity Market Scope:

Key Market Segments

• By Type
  • Solution
  • Service
• By Transportation
  • Aviation
  • Maritime
  • Railways
• By Application
  • Entertainment
  • Monitoring
  • Communication
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East And Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Israel
    • Other
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Others