Dark Fiber Networks Market By Network Type (Metro, Long-Haul), By Fiber Type (Single-Mode, Multiple-Mode), By Material (Plastic, Glass), By End User (IT and Telecom, Oil and Gas, Healthcare, BFSI, Defense, Railway, Others) - Forecast(2024 - 2030)
Dark Fiber Networks Market Overview:
The Dark Fiber Networks Market size is valued at $5.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach a value of $14.1billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Dark fiber refers to unused or unlit optical fiber cables that have been laid but are not currently in use. Dark fiber networks are created when these unused fiber optic cables are leased or sold to third-party service providers who use them to build their own private networks.
The dark fiber network market has been growing steadily in recent years due to the increasing demand for high-speed internet services, cloud computing, data storage, and video streaming. With the growing popularity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smart cities, and autonomous vehicles, the demand for high-speed connectivity is only expected to rise, which will further boost the growth of the dark fiber network market.
The market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, driven by factors such as the increasing demand for high-bandwidth applications, rising adoption of cloud computing and big data analytics, and the need for secure and reliable communication networks. The growing adoption of 5G technology and the increasing number of data centers are also expected to boost the demand for dark fiber networks.
Dark Fiber Networks Market - Report Coverage:
The “Dark Fiber Networks Market Report - Forecast (2023-2030)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Dark Fiber Networks Market.
Dark Fiber Networks Market - Top Trends
Increasing demand for high-speed internet: With the rise of cloud computing, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses and consumers are demanding faster and more reliable internet connections. Dark fiber networks provide the necessary infrastructure for delivering high-speed internet.
Growing adoption of cloud services: As more businesses move their operations to the cloud, the demand for high-speed, reliable, and secure connectivity is increasing. Dark fiber networks provide the necessary infrastructure for connecting data centers and cloud service providers.
Expansion of 5G networks: 5G networks require a significant amount of fiber infrastructure to provide the necessary bandwidth and low latency required for new applications such as autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
Increase in data center interconnectivity: Dark fiber networks are becoming an essential component of data center interconnectivity, enabling businesses to transfer data between geographically dispersed data centers.
Emergence of edge computing: Edge computing is a new computing paradigm that brings computing closer to the end-users or devices. Dark fiber networks provide the necessary infrastructure for connecting edge data centers to the cloud and the internet.
Rise of digitalization: The increasing adoption of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain is driving the demand for high-speed and reliable internet connectivity, which is provided by dark fiber networks.
Growth of video streaming services: The popularity of video streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu is driving the demand for high-speed internet connectivity, which is provided by dark fiber networks.
Dark Fiber Networks Market - Company Product Analysis
Zayo Group - Zayo provides dark fiber solutions that enable businesses to connect their data centers, cloud service providers, and other critical infrastructure. They offer customized dark fiber solutions that can be tailored to the specific needs of their clients.
AT&T - AT&T provides dark fiber solutions that enable businesses to have greater control over their network infrastructure. They offer a range of dark fiber solutions that can be customized to the specific needs of their clients.
CenturyLink - CenturyLink provides dark fiber solutions that enable businesses to have greater flexibility and control over their network infrastructure. They offer a range of dark fiber solutions that can be tailored to the specific needs of their clients.
Verizon - Verizon provides dark fiber solutions that enable businesses to have greater control over their network infrastructure. They offer a range of dark fiber solutions that can be customized to the specific needs of their clients.
Windstream - Windstream provides dark fiber solutions that enable businesses to have greater flexibility and control over their network infrastructure. They offer a range of dark fiber solutions that can be tailored to the specific needs of their clients.
Comcast - Comcast provides dark fiber solutions that enable businesses to have greater control over their network infrastructure. They offer a range of dark fiber solutions that can be customized to the specific needs of their clients.
Key Market Players:
Product/Service launches, approvals, patents and events, acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations are key strategies adopted by players in the Dark Fiber Networks Market . The top 10 companies in this industry are listed below:
- Lumen,
- Colt Technology Services Group Limited,
- Comcast,
- Consolidated Communications,
- CenturyLink, Inc.,
- Cognet Communications,
- Verizon Communications, Inc.,
- Windstream Communications,
- Zayo Group, LLC.,
- Arelion.
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1. Dark Fiber Networks Market - Overview
1.1. Definitions and Scope
2. Dark Fiber Networks Market - Executive Summary
3. Dark Fiber Networks Market - Comparative Analysis
3.1. Company Benchmarking - Key Companies
3.2. Global Financial Analysis - Key Companies
3.3. Market Share Analysis - Key Companies
3.4. Patent Analysis
3.5. Pricing Analysis
4. Dark Fiber Networks Market - Start-up Companies Scenario (Premium)
4.1. Key Start-up Company Analysis by
4.2. Investment
4.3. Revenue
4.4. Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Dark Fiber Networks Market – Market Entry Scenario Premium (Premium)
5.1. Regulatory Framework Overview
5.2. New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
5.3. Case Studies of Successful Ventures
6. Dark Fiber Networks Market - Forces
6.1. Market Drivers
6.2. Market Constraints
6.3. Market Challenges
6.4. Porter's Five Force Model
6.5. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.6. Bargaining Powers of Customers
6.7. Threat of New Entrants
6.8. Rivalry Among Existing Players
6.9. Threat of Substitutes
7. Dark Fiber Networks Market – Strategic Analysis
7.1. Value Chain Analysis
7.2. Opportunities Analysis
7.3. Market Life Cycle
8. Dark Fiber Networks Market – By Network Type (Market Size – $Million/$Billion)
8.1. Metro
8.1.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
8.1.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
8.1.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
8.2. Long-Haul
8.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
8.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
8.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
9. Dark Fiber Networks Market – By Fiber Type (Market Size – $Million/$Billion)
9.1. Single-Mode
9.1.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
9.2.3. Market Share Analysis, By Country
9.2. Multiple-Mode
9.2.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.2.2 Market Size and Forecast, By Region
9.23 Market Share Analysis, By Country
10. Dark Fiber Networks Market – By Material (Market Size – $Million/$Billion)
10.1. Plastic
10.1.1. Plastic Fibers are Preferred For Extremely Tight Environments
10.2. Glass Increased
10.2.1. Demand For Rugged Fibbers To Increase the Demand Of Glass Fibres
11. Dark Fiber Networks Market – By End-User (Market Size – $Million/$Billion)
11.1. IT And Telecom
11.2. Oil And Gas
11.3. Healthcare
11.4. BFSI
11.5. Defense
11.6. Railway
11.7. Others
12. Dark Fiber Networks Market – By Geography (Market Size – $Million/$Billion)
12.1. North America
12.1.1. The U.S.
12.1.2. Canada
12.1.3. Mexico
12.2. Europe
12.2.1. UK
12.2.2. Germany
12.2.3. France
12.2.4. Italy
12.2.5. Spain
12.2.6. Russia
12.2.7. Rest of Europe
12.3. Asia-Pacific
12.3.1. China
12.3.2. India
12.3.3. Japan
12.3.4. South Korea
12.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
12.3.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
12.4. South America
12.4.1. Brazil
12.4.2. Argentina
12.4.3. Chile
12.4.4. Colombia
12.4.5. Rest of South America
12.5. Rest of the World
12.5.1. Middle East
12.5.2. Africa
13. Dark Fiber Networks Market – Entropy
14. Dark Fiber Networks Market – Industry/Segment Competition Landscape Premium
14.1. Market Share Analysis
14.1.1. Market Share by Product Type – Key Companies
14.1.2. Market Share by Region – Key Companies
14.1.3. Market Share by Country – Key Companies
14.2. Competition Matrix
14.3. Best Practices for Companies
15. Dark Fiber Networks Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
16. Dark Fiber Networks Market - Company Analysis
16.1. Lumen,
16.2. Colt Technology Services Group Limited,
16.3. Comcast,
16.4. Consolidated Communications,
16.5. CenturyLink, Inc.,
16.6. Cognet Communications,
16.7. Verizon Communications, Inc.,
16.8. Windstream Communications,
16.9. Zayo Group, LLC.,
16.10. Arelion
16.11. Crown Castle Fiber
16.12. Telecom Italia.
16.13. Lightower Fiber Networks
16.14. Fatbeam LLC
16.15. CityFibre
16.16. PacketFabric LLC
16.17. FirstLight Fiber
16.18. Aqua Comms DAC
16.19. Hibernia Networks
16.20. Bluebird Network
16.21. Lumos Networks Corp.
16.22. Cincinnati Bell Inc.
16.23. Unite Private Networks LLC
16.24. Cross River Fiber LLC
16.25. FiberLight LLC
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The Dark Fiber Networks Market is projected to grow at 12.5% CAGR during the forecast period 2023-2030.
Global Dark Fiber Networks Market size is estimated to reach $14.1 billion by 2030.
The leading players in the Dark Fiber Networks Market are Lumen, Colt Technology Services Group Limited, Comcast, Consolidated Communications, CenturyLink, Inc.