Apple held 72% of satellite smartphone shipments in 2025
- Apple accounted for 72% of satellite-enabled smartphone shipments in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research.
- The report said nearly three out of four satellite-enabled smartphones shipped in 2025 were iPhones.
- Counterpoint Research said future adoption depends on broader use cases for satellite connectivity.
Apple accounted for 72% of satellite-enabled smartphone shipments in 2025, according to a Counterpoint Research report cited by 9to5Mac on April 29, 2026. The report said nearly three out of four satellite-enabled smartphones shipped in 2025 were iPhones.
The source report, as summarized by 9to5Mac, focused on the satellite smartphone segment rather than eSIM-specific shipments. The article did not provide unit volumes, model-by-model shipment figures, country breakdowns, pricing, or a list of other manufacturers in the excerpt provided.
Satellite connectivity is becoming a differentiating feature in smartphones, especially for emergency messaging and off-grid communication. Counterpoint Research said wider adoption will depend on broader use cases beyond current satellite features, according to the 9to5Mac summary.
Related Questions
- How big was Apple's share of satellite-enabled smartphone shipments in 2025?
- Apple held 72% of satellite-enabled smartphone shipments in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research.
- Were most satellite-enabled smartphones shipped in 2025 iPhones?
- Yes. Counterpoint Research said nearly three out of four satellite-enabled smartphones shipped in 2025 were iPhones.
- What will drive wider satellite smartphone adoption?
- Broader use cases will drive wider adoption, according to Counterpoint Research as cited by 9to5Mac.
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