Telecom Services Market Revenue To Propels USD 1.9 Trn In 2023


19 May 2023

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The global telecom services market revenue is propelling at USD 1.9 trillion in 2023 and is expected to touch around USD 2.65 trillion by 2030, poised to grow at a projected CAGR of 4.85% throughout the projection period 2022 to 2030.

The customer preference for mobile devices and next-generation technology has caused the telecom industry to change quickly. The rise in mobile users, the rising demand for high-speed internet access, and the rising demand for value-added managed services are some other reasons that could be driving the market's expansion. One of the things causing the industry to grow is the ability to meet the demands of customers for faster and better connections as they consume and produce more information. Rising government initiatives for digital integration are also projected to drive market expansion. However, the term "telecommunications services" is inclusive and wide.

Mobile devices, cell phones, microwave communication, satellite radio, television, fiber optics, the internet, and telegraphs are only a few examples of diverse communication infrastructure and information sending technologies. The largest illustration of the telecom industry's work is the Internet. There are now private companies offering this service in place of the government-owned telecom service providers that once dominated many nations. The most competitive client markets are residential and small businesses. There are numerous market participants whose only means of operation are competitive prices.

Market Growth:

In light of factors including the rising number of mobile users and the necessity to stay connected in the age of globalization, the market for telecom services is predicted to expand. The growing need for high-speed data access to keep up with a world that is changing. Upcoming innovations, such as 5G, the next significant technology that will change the telecom sector. The market for telecom services is also being driven by the rising demand for value-added managed solutions. However, it is projected that the industry would expand as the unconnected rural population in developing nations becomes digital. The Internet of Everything (IoE), which is expanding in scope, will connect billions of gadgets to stimulate commercial expansion.

Regional Analysis:

Due to its rapidly expanding population, widespread smartphone use, and rising penetration even in niche industries, the Asia Pacific region accounted for 35% of global revenue in 2022 and is projected to grow at a faster rate in the coming years. The combination of T-Mobile USA Inc. and Sprint Corp., a telecom company, aims to create a 5G network architecture in the US that will let it reach both urban and rural areas. 40 million dollars in investments are anticipated during the following three years. APAC market growth is predicted to be fueled by growing government initiatives on digital integration through Information Communication Technologies (ICT). For instance, the Indian government invested more than USD 600 million in 100 smart city projects, where IoT is essential to the designation of such cities as "smart cities." Due to strong consumer mobile phone expenditure and early adoption of digital technology, North America accounted for a sizeable portion of global sales in 2022.

Telecom Services Market Report Scope:

Report Coverage Details
Market Revenue in 2023 USD 1.9 Trillion
Projected Forecast Revenue in 2030 USD 2.65 Trillion
Growth Rate from 2022 to 2030 CAGR of 4.85%
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Base Year 2022
Forecast Period 2022 to 2030
Regions Covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa


Market Dynamics:

Market Drivers: Global digital technology adoption is growing

Globally, the expansion of telecom services is significantly influenced by digitization. Due to the rising technological advancements and advancements in the telecommunications network, industries are going through a considerable transformation in how they operate and provide services. These advancements have greatly enhanced the lives of end users and humans in general. Additionally, the investments made in technology and interoperability by telecom industry participants have significantly altered how money and information are transferred throughout the global economy.

Additionally, having access to a network that is connected to the entire world has greatly increased people's feelings of empowerment by enabling them to access social programs, up-to-date information, and markets that have an impact on their standard of living.

Due to the availability of an enormous amount of content, a variety of viewing options, and reasonable pricing offered by OTT content providers, the demand for OTT services has substantially expanded globally. The frequency and continuity of content updates on OTT services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and HBO GO are becoming more and more accepted by users. These OTT players now have more clout thanks to technological developments like smartphones, open-source platforms, innovative services, high-speed IP networks, and a shift in consumer preferences toward their "freemium-based" business models. Their adoption rates are also rising at an ever-increasing rate.

Market Restraints: Increased security concerns

The investments made by telecom operators in setting up 5G networks would assist large IoT applications like traffic sensors, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication services. The use of a huge number of linked devices would also be encouraged by 5G networks, which would result in an exponential increase in bandwidth.

The 5G network may inherit all the security concerns from the access networks it supports, which include Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G, and 2G. 5G services can be made more secure with security measures if the network architecture is robust enough to handle them. The identification, interception, and intrusion of persistent threats is the security issue. Meeting the increasing customer need for active protection along the entire internet value chain would be a challenge for telecom service providers.

Market Opportunities: Increase in technological advancements like 5G architecture and cloud computing

The telecom industry is beginning to incorporate cutting-edge innovations like cloud computing and 5G architecture. Nowadays, internet communication is gaining popularity in practically every industry, including IT, healthcare, and education. The telecommunications market is driven by the demand for high-speed connectivity for data transfer and other public and private duties. In general, there is a high demand for communications. 

The telecommunications sector is expanding due to increased usage of voice transmission, data exchange, and video streaming as a result of greater access to Internet services. Stakeholders are embracing cloud computing to cut expenses and maintain their competitiveness. So, the telecommunications business can anticipate having a lot of opportunities thanks to cloud computing.

Service Type Insights:

Due to the rapidly growing use of data over smartphones for cloud augmented reality, virtual reality games, smart cities, and OTT platforms, there has been a considerable surge in the market for mobile data services. The industry with the highest revenue share in 2022, at almost 35%, will be mobile data services. High-speed broadband services are highly desired in residential areas, hence it is projected that this market segment would grow throughout the projection period. The market is expected to grow as a result of online cloud gaming.

Transmission Insights:

According to the mode of transmission, the wireless segment is anticipated to have the highest revenue share (75%), as well as the quickest growth, in 2022. The demand for the machine-to-machine services segment may increase during the forecast in addition to growing sales of mobile services among consumers and businesses. Wireless local area networks have offered Internet access to cellular devices in homes, public spaces, airports, cafeterias, other venues, or office buildings due to the quickly expanding IoT devices that will need higher-speed data connectivity to interact successfully.

End User Insights:

The consumer/residential category will account for almost 62% of total revenue in 2022. Out of all the end user type segments, the residential segment has contributed the most to revenue. The subsegment is anticipated to hold onto its lead during the projection period. Smartphone use is greater than 60% of the general population. The industry is growing significantly thanks to applications in residential areas. During the forecast, online gaming is also anticipated to drive this market.

Recent Developments:

  • July 2022- A joint venture was established by Deutsche Telekom, Digital Bridge, and Brookfield to manage GD Towers in Germany and Austria.
  • October 2022-NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the NTT Group's ICT solutions and international communications business, and DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO), a global producer of mobility components that offers cutting-edge mobility technologies, systems, and products, announced that they would work together to create the Security Operation Center for Vehicles (VSOC1).

Major Key Players:

  • AT&T Inc.
  • Verizon Communications Inc.
  • China Mobile Limited.
  • SoftBank Group Corp.
  • Duetsche Telecom AG. KT Corp.
  • Vodafone Group.
  • Bharti Airtel limited.
  • Reliance JioInfocomm limited.
  • KT Corp.
  • Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
  • Comcast Corporation

Market Segmentation:

By Service

  • Fixed Voice Services
  • Fixed Internet Access Services
  • Mobile Voice Services
  • Mobile Data Services
  • Pay-TV Services
  • Machine-to-Machine (Mobile IoT) Services

By Transmission

  • Wireline services
  • Wireless services

By End User

  • Residential
  • Offices
  • Corporates
  • Hospitals
  • Others

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