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SES competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to SES among telecom companies — ranked by similarity to what SES actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About SES
SES S.A. is a Luxembourgish communications satellite operator supplying video and data connectivity worldwide to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions.
SES at a glance
SES is a telecom company headquartered in Luxembourg, founded in 1985. It is publicly listed (SGBAF) with a market capitalisation of $2.8B. Xcout tracks 11 named people at SES, including Adel Al-Saleh (Chief Executive Officer). Xcout recorded 1 job posting from SES in the last 90 days.
SES leadership
- Adel Al-SalehChief Executive Officer
- Deepak MathurPresident of Media Vertical
- Elisabeth A. PatakiChief Financial Officer
- Aaron ShourieChief Legal Officer
- Adam LevyChief Operations & Engineering Officer
- Greg OrtonChief Integration, Transformation & Development Officer
5 more named people on record for SES, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Hiring at SES
Xcout recorded 1 job posting from SES in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it — see SES's hiring signals →
Recent SES news
Top 12 SES competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to SES by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Telecommunications
Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation is a satellite communications provider and subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation that specializes in satellite backhaul solutions and internet connectivity for remote areas.
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SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc. is a Japanese holding company whose businesses include satellite communications and pay-TV/media services through subsidiaries such as SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. It serves broadcasters, telecommunications providers, businesses, government and institutional customers, and consumer subscribers primarily in Japan and internationally.
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Speedcast is a company specializing in communications satellite technology. Speedcast has a global maritime network. The company serves over 3,200 customers in approximately 140 countries.
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Star One S.A. is a Brazilian satellite telecommunications operator associated with the Star One satellite fleet. It provides satellite capacity and related communications services to telecom operators, broadcasters, internet providers, and other enterprise and government customers in Brazil and Latin America.
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Telebras is a Brazilian state-owned telecommunications company that operates fiber-optic and satellite infrastructure, including the SGDC satellite. It provides wholesale connectivity and secure communications services to government agencies, public institutions, telecom operators, and other enterprise customers in Brazil.
Telecommunications
EchoStar Mobile Limited is a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation and a satellite communications company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, providing mobile satellite services and internet of things solutions across Europe.
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Telesat Corporation stands as a leading satellite operator, dedicated to providing essential communication solutions to a diverse global clientele, encompassing broadcast, enterprise, and consulting sectors. Its advanced satellite infrastructure empowers direct-to-home (DTH) service providers to broadcast television programming, audio content, and information channels directly to residential customers. Additionally, it facilitates the transmission of programming for broadcasters, cable networks, and other DTH providers. Beyond core transmission, Telesat offers a comprehensive suite of value-added capabilities. These include crucial satellite capacity, digital encoding for video channels, authorization services, and both uplinking and downlinking operations. The company also furnishes on-demand services for broadcasting breaking news, major sports events, and live coverage. Telesat's extensive offerings extend to telecommunications carriers and network services integrators, providing both satellite capacity and end-to-end solutions. These encompass space segment services and ground facilities designed to support enterprise connectivity, internet and cellular backhaul, and rural telephony initiatives. The company further delivers broadband communication services tailored for the maritime and aeronautical industries, serving commercial aircraft and vessels. It also supplies satellite services to government entities, including the U.S. government (via service integrators) and the Canadian government, and directly provides broadband services to consumers. The corporation operates sophisticated satellite and hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks, and it develops specialized communication services for industries such as oil and gas, and mining. Furthermore, Telesat provides expert satellite operator services and offers consulting across a range of domains, including space and earth segments, government studies, satellite control, and research and development. Telesat primarily engages its clients through a dedicated direct sales force. As of December 31, 2021, its operational assets included a constellation of 14 in-orbit geostationary satellites and a Canadian payload integrated into the ViaSat-1 satellite. The company was established in 1969 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Ottawa, Canada.
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Aerkomm Inc. is a satellite telecommunications company founded in Silicon Valley, California, focusing on innovative satellite communications for global connectivity.
Telecommunications
NYNEX satellite OHG provides global VSAT satellite internet services and connectivity solutions for maritime, governmental, and business applications.
Telecommunications
Yahsat, legally Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, is a UAE-based satellite communications company and part of the Space42 group. It operates communications satellites and provides secure government and commercial connectivity, broadband, mobility, and managed communications services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Telecommunications
Inmarsat Maritime provides maritime satellite services, high-capacity connectivity solutions, and safety communication services to shipowners and operators in the global shipping industry. The company's offerings support operational efficiency, digitalisation, decarbonisation, and crew welfare through managed satellite networks and value-added services.
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Addvalue Tech is a satellite communications company that provides connectivity solutions, products, and services for maritime, land, portable, and IoT applications. It serves customers in remote areas, defense, space, and various industries by offering satellite terminals, digital radio modules, and end-to-end design services.
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