How Has The Dark Fiber Network Market Size Evolved In Recent Years?
The dark fiber network market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been a swift expansion in the market size of the dark fiber network. The market, which was valued at $6.94 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $7.98 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%.
Factors contributing to this growth in the historic period include the proliferation of internet services, the upward trend in cloud computing, an escalation in the construction of data centers, a rising demand for high-speed and stable connectivity, and the boost in video streaming and IoT applications.
What Is The Forecast For The Dark Fiber Network Market By 2029?
The dark fiber network market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations for the dark fiber network market predict a swift expansion in its size in the coming years. Predictions put the value at $13.76 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 14.6%.
The factors spurring this growth during the forecast period include: the comprehensive deployment of 5G networks, increased usage of edge computing, high demand for connectivity with low latency, the expansion of AI and machine learning applications and the popularity of remote working and digital collaboration tools. Key trends to watch in the forecast period include: embrace of 5G networks, development of high-speed internet connectivity, progress in IoT connectivity, improvements in network security, and advances in infrastructure for low-latency communication.
What Are The Key Drivers Fueling Growth In The Dark Fiber Network Market?
The dark fiber network market is projected to expand as a result of the growing need for high-bandwidth connections. These high-speed communication links transmit large volumes of data swiftly, thus promoting rapid and efficient data exchanges. The pressing demand for such connections stems from the surging need for quicker data transmission rates and heightened usage of data-oriented applications and facilities. Dark fiber networks, supplying tailored, high-capacity fiber optic infrastructure, can cater to the rigorous requirements of substantial data transmission. To exemplify this trend, as per the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library in July 2023, a UK government body noted that as of January 2023, 72% of UK premises could utilize gigabit-capable broadband. This figure marked an increase from 64% in January 2022 and a notable surge from 36% in January 2021. Such growing need for high-bandwidth connections is set to bolster the dark fiber network market.
How Is The Globa Dark Fiber Network Market Divided Into Key Segments?
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
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Dark Fiber Network Market?
In a bid to enhance their services and expedite the rollout of high-speed, high-capacity networks, top-tier firms in the dark fiber network market are honing in on technological advancements, particularly digital network solutions. These technologies play a pivotal role in facilitating smooth data transmission, management, and optimization across a multitude of interconnected devices and networks. For instance, SummitIG, an American telecommunications firm, collaborated with Neutral Networks, a Mexican telecom provider, in September 2024. The partnership led to the launch of SierraIG, a joint initiative to build dark fiber infrastructure in Mexico. This strategy seeks to meet the growing demand for dependable, scalable network solutions in prominent data center markets such as Querétaro and Monterrey. The venture has set aside a budget of $50 million and aims to expand its network by 750 kilometers. Its main focus is to develop customized dark fiber solutions that cater to hyper scalers, large enterprises, cloud service providers, and both local and foreign carriers.
Who Are the Key Players in the Dark Fiber Network Market?
Major companies operating in the dark fiber network market are include:
•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
What are the Regional Insights into the Dark Fiber Network Market?
North America was the largest region in the dark fiber network market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dark fiber network market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
