Satellite Connectivity Providers in China
9 satellite connectivity providers in China are listed on this page, in 4 towns and cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiong'an; among them 8 service providers, 6 network operators and 4 integrators. Updated 28 October 2026.
9 providers7 typesUpdated October 28, 2026How it is built
Starpath Global
Shanghai, China
Starpath Global delivers geospatial solutions, specializing in satellite analytics. The company provides data-driven insights and services…
CTTIC
Beijing, China
Beijing centre of China's Ministry of Transport running maritime satellite (Inmarsat), search-and-rescue, transport emergency broadband and…
China SatNet
Xiong'an, China
State-owned China Satellite Network Group, builder and operator of Guowang, China's national LEO broadband constellation of 12,992 filed…
China Satcom
Beijing, China
China's state satellite operator (CASC group), with 19 communications and broadcast satellites, Ka-band high-throughput broadband and the…
China Telecom Satellite
Beijing, China
China Telecom's satellite communications branch: Tiantong satellite phones and direct-to-phone service, VSAT, satellite broadband…
GalaxySpace
Beijing, China
Beijing commercial satellite maker and satellite internet solutions provider, more than 50 satellites launched, builder of LEO broadband…
Geespace
Hangzhou, China
Geely's satellite operator running the GEESATCOM LEO IoT constellation (64 satellites, global coverage except the poles), licensed in…
Guodian Gaoke
Beijing, China
Beijing operator of the Tianqi satellite IoT constellation (41 satellites), holder of China's first commercial satellite IoT trial licence…
Spacesail
Shanghai, China
Shanghai operator of the Qianfan (Thousand Sails) LEO broadband constellation, about 240 satellites in orbit in October 2026, authorized in…
About this directory
Satellite communications in China are a licensed basic telecom service, mostly held by state groups, and Starlink is not licensed: ships must switch their terminals off in Chinese waters. This page therefore lists no Starlink reseller. Connectivity is sold by licensed operators on geostationary satellites, while two national LEO constellations and the first licensed satellite IoT networks are being deployed.
Operators selling today
China Satcom, the CASC operating company, runs 19 satellites, Ka-band broadband and the Haixingtong maritime platform. China Telecom Satellite sells Tiantong satellite phones and direct-to-phone service, VSAT, broadband and airborne connectivity. CTTIC, the transport ministry's telecom centre, runs maritime satellite (Inmarsat), search-and-rescue and BeiDou services.
LEO constellations
China SatNet builds Guowang (about 222 satellites in orbit in October 2026) and Spacesail builds Qianfan (about 240), authorized in Brazil. GalaxySpace manufactures broadband, direct-to-phone and Guowang satellites.
Satellite IoT and data
Guodian Gaoke (Tianqi, 41 satellites) and Geespace (GEESATCOM, 64 satellites) received China's first commercial satellite IoT licences in 2026. Starpath Global provides satellite data and satellite leasing.
Our guide to China's constellations explains each network and how it compares with Starlink, Amazon Leo and OneWeb.
Questions about this directory
- How many satellite connectivity providers in China are listed?
- As of 28 October 2026, Satellite Connectivity Providers in China lists 9 satellite connectivity providers in China. The breakdown by role is 8 service providers, 6 network operators, 4 integrators and 3 manufacturers. The most recent addition is CTTIC, listed on 28 October 2026. 1 of the 9 profile is managed by the company itself.
- Where are the satellite connectivity providers in China based?
- They are based in 4 towns and cities; the most represented are Beijing, Shanghai, Xiong'an and Hangzhou. Beijing alone accounts for 5 of the 9.
- What do the satellite connectivity providers in China offer?
- Of the 9 companies, 8 serve fixed sites on land, 7 serve vessels and 4 serve aircraft. 5 work with other LEO constellations and 4 work with other satellite networks. 9 of the 9 list a website.
- Is Starlink available in China?
- No. As of 24 October 2026, starlink.com does not sell its residential service in China; the companies listed here work with other satellite networks or with business and maritime services.