The Dark Fiber Network Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The dark fiber network market has seen a fast-paced growth in its market size. The market, which was valued at $6.94 billion in 2024, is anticipated to reach $7.98 billion in 2025, posting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%.
The Dark Fiber Network Global Market is projected to reach $13.76 billion in 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.6%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Dark Fiber Network Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the dark fiber network market are:
•Widespread rollout of 5G networks
•Increasing adoption of edge computing
•Rising demand for low-latency connectivity
•Growing use of AI and machine learning applications and prevalence of remote work and digital collaboration tools
The dark fiber network market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Network Type: Long-Haul, Metro
2) By Fiber Type: Single Mode, Multi-Mode
3) By Material: Plastic, Glass
4) By End-User: Banking, Financial Services, And Insurance (BFSI), Telecom, Oil And Gas, Aerospace, Healthcare, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) Long-Haul: Intercity Fiber Networks, Submarine Fiber Cables, Cross-Country Fiber Networks
2) Metro: Intra-City Fiber Networks, Local Access Networks, Fiber-to-the-Building (FTTB) Networks
The key trends in the dark fiber network market are:
•The adoption of 5G networks is emerging as a significant trend in the dark fiber network market.
•Innovation in high-speed internet connectivity is shaping the future of the sector.
•Advancements in IoT connectivity represent another key trend in this space.
•Enhancement in network security and advancements in low-latency communication infrastructure are further trends set to impact the market.
Major players in the dark fiber network market are:
• Verizon Communications Inc.
• Comcast Corporation
• AT&T Corporation
• Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Communications
• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Cisco Systems Inc.
• Lumen Technologies Inc.
• Prysmian Group
• CenturyLink Inc.
• CommScope Inc.
• Crown Castle International Corp.
• Windstream Holdings Inc.
• Juniper Networks Inc.
• Fujikura Ltd.
• Ciena Corporation
• Tata Communications Limited
• GTT Communications Inc.
• Finisar Corporation
• Colt Technology Services Group Limited
• Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc.
• Zayo Group Holdings Inc.
• Lumos Networks Corp.
• EuNetworks Group Limited
• Fiber Light LLC
• Eurofiber NV
North America was the largest region in the dark fiber network market in 2024