The telecommunication relay service trs market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the telecommunication relay service (TRS) market has experienced a rapid expansion in the recent past. It's projected to increase from $8.03 billion in 2024 to $9.33 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the historical period include heightened consciousness about inclusive communication, globalisation, international communication, accessibility via mobile devices, and adherence to accessibility standards.
The telecommunication relay service trs market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the forthcoming years, the telecommunication relay service (TRS) market is anticipated to witness swift expansion. The market is projected to reach $16.82 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%.
This projected growth during the forecast period can be credited to factors like cybersecurity precautions, incorporation with intelligent assistants, the trend of remote work, telehealth, and remote healthcare services, along with customization and personalization. Key trends for the forecast period encompass the increased fusion of AI and machine learning, emergence of advanced communication technologies, innovation in user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX), and partnerships with advocates and organizations promoting accessibility.
The telecommunication relay service (TRS) market is poised for expansion, driven by the rising population of individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. These individuals, who experience varying levels of hearing loss affecting their ability to perceive and comprehend auditory data, are seeing an increase in their numbers due to factors such as ageing, exposure to high noise levels, the use of ototoxic medicines, and infectious diseases. Telecommunication relay services play a critical role in empowering effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. They provide accessible relay services that bridge the communication divide with those who have normal hearing. To put this in perspective, the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency based in Switzerland, stated in February 2024 that around 1.5 billion people currently live with hearing loss. It is forecasted that this number may increase to 2.5 billion by 2050, necessitating hearing rehabilitation for more than 700 million people globally during that timeframe. As such, the growing population of people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing is propelling the growth of the telecommunication relay service (TRS) market.
The telecommunication relay service (TRS) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Public Service, Private Service
2) By Technology: Internet Protocol (IP) Relay, Web Relay
3) By Service: Text-To-voice, Voice Carry Over, Captioned Telephone Services, Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Services, Video Relay Services, Internet Protocol Relay services
4) By End-User: Enterprise, Public, Personal
Subsegments:
1) By Public Service: Video Relay Service (VRS), Text Telephone (TTY), Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay), Captioned Telephone Service (CTS)
2) By Private Service: Corporate Relay Service, Secure Relay Service, Custom Or Private Network Relay Service
Leading firms in the Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) market are increasing their efforts to develop innovative solutions, such as exclusive phone lines for video relay services, to attain a competitive advantage in the industry. These unique phone lines are solely intended for enabling video relay communication between sign language users and spoken language communicators. For example, in August 2023, the Canada-based financial firm, Scotiabank, partnered with The Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service Inc., another Canada-based telecom services firm, to launch a specific phone line for video relay services. This service is particularly designed for clients with hearing and speech challenges who depend on VRS for their distant banking requirements, thereby facilitating them to dial an exclusive phone number with the use of American Sign Language (ASL). The purpose of this initiative is to offer a more inclusive banking experience for people facing these challenges.
Major companies operating in the telecommunication relay service (TRS) market are:
• American Telephone and Telegraph Company Inc. (AT&T Corporation)
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Cisco Systems Inc.
• Oregon Relay Service
• Bell Canada Inc.
• Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
• Far EasTone Telecommunications
• Purple Communications Inc.
• CaptionCall
• Brastel Co Ltd.
• Enspyre Limited
• Taiwan Star Telecom Corporation
• Convo Communications LLC
• Dialogic Corporation
• Dynasky International Corp
• iTalk Global Communications Inc.
• Vermont Technologies
• ClearCaptions LLC
• Stratus Video LLC
• InnoCaption
• Hamilton Relay Inc.
• Stratus Video LLC
• InnoCaption
• Hamilton Relay Inc.
North America was the largest region in the telecommunication relay service (TRS) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the telecommunication relay service (TRS) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.