In-Flight Wifi Market Analysis

Technology (Satellite, Air-to-Ground (ATG), Ka-Band, Ku-Band, SBB)

The global in-flight wifi (entertainment) market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by technology into satellite, air-to-ground, Ka-band, Ku-band, and SBB, out of which, Ka-band segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the forecast period owing to its higher frequencies in the spectrum, which range from 27.5 to 31 GHz. that perform much better in communications demanding higher bandwidth. For instance, more than 500 Delta Airlines aircrafts are scheduled to have fast-streaming Viasat Ka-Band Wi-Fi by the end of 2022, up from the current figure of more than 300 aircrafts.

Our in-depth analysis of the global in-flight wifi (entertainment) market includes the following segments:

By Offering Type	IFE IFC
By Type	Hardware Antenna Wireless LAN Controller Wireless Access Point Controller Device Wireless Hotspot Gateway Others Service Implementation & Integration Network Planning & Designing Support Services Video Streaming Services (IFE) Others
By Technology	Satellite Air-to-Ground (ATG) Ka-Band Ku-Band SBB

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of in-flight wifi is assessed at USD 8.63 billion.

The in-flight wifi market size was valued at USD 7.79 billion in 2024 and is likely to reach USD 39.51 billion by the end of 2037, registering around 13.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The rising penetration of smartphones, the growing number of airline passengers, and the rising surge in internet use will drive the market growth.

North America is set to account for largest industry share by 2037, backed by technological advancement in the aviation industry.

The major players in the market include Viasat, Inc., Thales Group, Anuvu Operations LLC, Honeywell International Inc., Gogo LLC, Cobham Limited, Inmarsat Global Limited, Kymeta Corporation, ThinKom Solutions, Inc., Eutelsat Communications S.A.

In-Flight Wifi Market Analysis