Verified Nov 2026
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Houston, Texas
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Since 1989
Speedcast is a satellite communications and IT services company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States. It is publicly listed under the ticker SDA and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Its connectivity and IT services serve the maritime, energy, mining, media, telecom, cruise, government, and enterprise sectors, with customers in approximately 140 countries. In September 2026 it named Ross Rosenberg as chief executive, and in November 2026 it completed the sale of its teleport infrastructure business.
Speedcast at a glance
Revenue
623.1M
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Ownership
Publicly traded (ASX: SDA)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
69
Industries
Automotive
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
69
Named foreign suppliers
46
Top origins
United States of America · Mexico · Jamaica · Canada
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Speedcast.
What this tells a buyer
Speedcast completed the sale of its teleport infrastructure business in November 2026, with the buyer being SatPort Infrastructure, according to public announcements from both companies.
Speedcast holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and provides satellite, fiber, and cellular connectivity along with IoT and managed network services.
The company reports serving more than 3,200 customers across approximately 140 countries, and in October 2026 Soya IT Marine Solutions selected it to deliver connectivity for a fleetwide project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Speedcast is a satellite communications and IT services company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States. It is publicly listed under the ticker SDA and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Its connectivity and IT services serve the maritime, energy, mining, media, telecom, cruise, government, and enterprise sectors, with customers in approximately 140 countries. In September 2026 it named Ross Rosenberg as chief executive, and in November 2026 it completed the sale of its teleport infrastructure business.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 623.1M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (ASX: SDA) |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Speedcast makes
Speedcast holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and provides satellite, fiber, and cellular connectivity along with IoT and managed network services.
Certifications
Speedcast is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — speedcast.com
ISO 9001 — speedcast.com
Trade and customs footprint
Speedcast completed the sale of its teleport infrastructure business in November 2026, with the buyer being SatPort Infrastructure, according to public announcements from both companies. US customs bill-of-lading records list 69 inbound shipments across 46 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United States of America · Mexico · Jamaica · Canada.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Speedcast Completed Sale of Teleport Infrastructure | Speedcast (speedcast.com)
2026-11-03 — EQT-backed SatPort Infrastructure completes acquisition of teleport business from Speedcast to expand its satellite ground infrastructure platform globally | SatPort (satport.com)
2026-10-20 — Soya IT Marine Solutions Selects Speedcast to Deliver Connectivity Services Supporting Fleetwide Digital Enablement Project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen - Speedcast (speedcast.com)
2026-10-14 — APAC leading energy operator selects Speedcast for all-LEO connectivity solution upgrade across onshore and offshore sites - Speedcast (speedcast.com)
2026-09-10 — Speedcast Names Ross Rosenberg CEO | Speedcast (speedcast.com)
2026-08-19 — TGS selects Speedcast to power fleet’s digital operations with high-speed, all-LEO satellite connectivity - Speedcast (speedcast.com)
Company details
The company reports serving more than 3,200 customers across approximately 140 countries, and in October 2026 Soya IT Marine Solutions selected it to deliver connectivity for a fleetwide project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Speedcast was founded in 1989, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Speedcast do?
Speedcast is a satellite communications and IT services company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States. It is publicly listed under the ticker SDA and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. Its connectivity and IT services serve the maritime, energy, mining, media, telecom, cruise, government, and enterprise sectors, with customers in approximately 140 countries. In September 2026 it named Ross Rosenberg as chief executive, and in November 2026 it completed the sale of its teleport infrastructure business.
Where is Speedcast headquartered?
Speedcast is headquartered in Houston, Texas (3200 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, Texas, 77047-6507).
When was Speedcast founded?
Speedcast was founded in 1989.
How big is Speedcast?
Speedcast has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 623.1M range.
Is Speedcast publicly traded?
Publicly traded (ASX: SDA). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Speedcast hold?
Speedcast lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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