Microspace
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Founded in 1988, Microspace Communications is a pioneer in innovative broadband and broadcasting solutions for established and emerging enterprise applications, including digital signage, corporate communications, faith-based radio broadcasting, critical messaging, and remote connectivity. The company operates one of the world's largest satellite-based business networks, serving Fortune 500 organizations and small businesses with business-critical video, audio, and data content delivery. It is a...
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Ideal Customer
- Microspace's sweet spot spans from mid-market enterprises to large Fortune 500 organizations that operate distributed, multi-location networks — typically 10 to 10,000 locations — requiring reliable, cost-effective, and secure content or connectivity delivery.
- Customers who derive the most value are those in industries where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable, insufficient, or too costly to scale, such as radio broadcasters distributing content to hundreds of affiliates, financial services firms needing secure multi-branch communication, retailers deploying digital signage at scale, and enterprises in remote or infrastructure-poor regions.
Key Differentiators
- Microspace's primary differentiator is its combination of one of the world's largest proprietary satellite broadcasting networks (with over 350,000 remote receive sites) and its hybrid managed network approach, integrating satellite, fiber, and cellular into a single ecosystem — something few competitors of similar size can offer.
- Its VELOCITY satellite platform is engineered to exceed 99.95% annual availability, a claim it asserts no terrestrial provider can match, and it charges for bandwidth rather than per-location fees, making it highly cost-effective for large distributed networks.
Industries Served
- Microspace serves a broad range of industries including media and broadcasting (radio networks, television networks), financial services, healthcare, retail and business franchises, digital signage, corporate communications, education, manufacturing, construction, local government, agriculture, hospitality, security, emergency alerts, oil and gas, and faith-based organizations.
- Notably, named clients have included Fortune 500 financial firms (with networks expanded to 700 branches), major radio networks (Salem Radio Network, Moody Radio, Bible Broadcasting Network), and hospitality/entertainment brands.
Service Coverage
- Microspace operates globally, leveraging nearly a dozen satellites across the United States, Europe, and Latin America to deliver satellite-based content and connectivity services.
- The company's network is one of the world's largest business satellite broadcasting networks, with over 350,000 remote receive sites worldwide.
Partnerships
- Microspace has established formal technology and channel partnerships with several organizations.
- On the satellite infrastructure side, it leverages SES satellites (SES 2 and SES 11) for radio broadcasting and uses multiple major satellite operators for its global network coverage.
Company Size & Ownership
- Microspace Communications was founded in 1988 and is a small company, with employee counts estimated between 21 and 50 across various sources, with Tracxn reporting 21 employees as of July 2024 and LinkedIn listing 11–50.
- Estimated annual revenue ranges from approximately $5M to $25M depending on the source, with ZoomInfo citing $11.9M.
Compliance & Certifications
- No publicly documented SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, or ISO 27001 certifications were identified for Microspace Communications in available sources.
- The company does emphasize content security through smart card technology and above-industry-standard encryption (including the Verimatrix encryption system for financial services clients), and it engineers its network with private, secure infrastructure.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
10 offeringsHosted Services
Microspace provides hosted services for enterprise clients, offering remote connectivity options and content management capabilities through its satellite and broadband network infrastructure. These services are designed to support business communications and ensure reliable delivery of data and media content to distributed locations.
IoT Remote Monitoring
Microspace provides IoT remote monitoring services via both satellite and wireless connectivity, enabling remote device tracking and data collection for various industries. This service is suitable for applications such as SCADA systems, M2M communications, and distributed enterprise sensor networks. It is available as part of Microspace's broader managed connectivity portfolio.
Managed Services
Microspace's managed services include 24/7 network monitoring and maintenance for enterprise customers relying on mission-critical applications. The company manages hybrid networks integrating satellite, fiber, and wireless technologies into a single ecosystem. Services are supported by Microspace's state-of-the-art Network Operations Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Media Broadcasting & Streaming Distribution
Microspace offers media broadcasting and live video streaming solutions that deliver high-quality video content to audiences around the globe via satellite and IP networks. The streaming solution is scalable to support hundreds or thousands of unique viewers with low latency and high resiliency. The service supports corporate communications, digital signage, and media distribution for clients ranging from broadcasters to Fortune 500 enterprises.
Radio Broadcasting
Microspace offers satellite and IP audio distribution for radio broadcasting, providing high-quality sound and easy management of content through a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution. The service supports both faith-based and secular broadcasters and includes infrastructure redundancy to ensure consistent network operation. Microspace has been delivering audio broadcasting services since 1988.
Remote Connectivity (VSAT)
Microspace offers Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) based remote connectivity solutions for businesses that need reliable broadband in locations where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or insufficient. These solutions provide speed, reliability, and connectivity for enterprise remote sites and can be integrated into hybrid networks combining satellite with cellular or wired connections.
VELOCITY DataBridge
VELOCITY DataBridge is a two-way VSAT satellite service designed for M2M, SCADA, and IoT applications, utilizing inexpensive hardware and low monthly operational costs. It is well-suited for industries such as oil and gas, digital signage, security, and corporate networks requiring machine-to-machine connectivity. The service uses compact satellite antennas with an integrated IP modem/router to offer connectivity in the continental USA, Mexico, and Central America.
VELOCITY File Forward
VELOCITY File Forward is a satellite-based file delivery service offered under the VELOCITY platform, enabling the distribution of digital content files to multiple locations via satellite. It is part of Microspace's suite of satellite connectivity solutions designed for enterprise content distribution needs.
VELOCITY Satellite Connectivity
VELOCITY is Microspace's flagship satellite service that reliably and securely broadcasts content to locations around the globe, including across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. It offers tremendous versatility, scalability, and security, allowing customers to transmit data to thousands of sites simultaneously while paying for bandwidth rather than a per-location cost. The service is backed by 24/7 monitoring from Microspace's Network Operations Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wireless Connectivity (CELLCAST)
Microspace's CELLCAST offering is a fully managed 4G and 5G wireless solution used for primary and failover internet connectivity for enterprise customers. It complements satellite services to create hybrid networks that are extremely cost-effective and reliable. The service is designed to ensure clients maintain continuous internet connectivity with no service interruptions to critical business applications.
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