Pros and Cons of the LEO Gateway Business

The explosive growth of LEO broadband networks – already exceeding 2,000 satellites in orbit with thousands more to come – has created a boom market for gateway locations. Where teleport operators already have high-quality facilities, major ground connectivity and an uninterrupted view of the sky, they have a natural competitive advantage in attracting LEO operators as gateway customers. But how attractive is the gateway business for teleport operators?