Global Telecom Managed Services Market Size Study & Forecast, by Service Type and by Organization Size and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Telecom Managed Services Market is valued at approximately USD 28.74 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of more than 13.70% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Telecom managed services have become indispensable to operators and enterprises striving to optimize network performance, reduce operational expenditures, and adapt to the increasing complexity of digital infrastructure. These services encompass end-to-end management of communication networks, mobility platforms, and data centers, ensuring seamless performance while allowing organizations to focus on their core business strategies. The expanding reliance on cloud computing, the surge in connected devices, and the growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications are reinforcing the importance of managed services across global telecom operations.

The rising complexity of telecom networks, driven by 5G rollouts, IoT proliferation, and edge computing, has compelled organizations to engage third-party managed service providers for efficiency and innovation. These providers bring specialized expertise, advanced monitoring, and proactive risk management capabilities, which not only improve operational agility but also mitigate cyber risks. According to industry insights, enterprises are increasingly shifting towards managed communication and managed security services to address escalating threats and regulatory compliance requirements. The continued transition from traditional on-premise models toward hybrid and fully cloud-enabled environments provides lucrative opportunities for telecom managed services vendors. Nonetheless, challenges such as vendor lock-in risks and high transition costs persist, though they are progressively being counterbalanced by flexible service models and modular offerings.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Service Type:

Managed Data Center
Managed Network
Managed Data and Information
Managed Mobility
Managed Communication
Managed Security

By Organization Size:

Large Enterprises
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Large Enterprises are Expected to Dominate the Market
Large enterprises are expected to dominate the telecom managed services market throughout the forecast period. These organizations, with their complex network infrastructure and heightened demand for uninterrupted connectivity, heavily rely on managed service providers to streamline operations and support their digital transformation initiatives. They are particularly inclined to adopt managed data centers, network services, and communication platforms at scale, reinforcing their market share dominance. Conversely, SMEs are emerging as a high-growth segment, driven by the appeal of cost-effective, scalable managed service packages that enable them to overcome resource limitations while improving service quality and network resilience.
Managed Security Services Lead in Revenue Contribution
Among service types, managed security services are currently generating the highest revenue contribution. The continuous rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, coupled with the criticality of safeguarding sensitive enterprise data, has propelled security to the forefront of managed service priorities. Businesses across verticals increasingly depend on managed security providers to ensure real-time threat monitoring, incident response, and compliance with global standards. Meanwhile, managed mobility and communication services are also growing rapidly, fueled by remote work adoption and the widespread digitization of customer engagement channels. Although managed security leads today, other segments like managed data center and network services are expected to accelerate sharply with the expanding scale of 5G and edge infrastructure deployments.
The key regions considered for the Global Telecom Managed Services Market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America leads the market owing to its mature telecom infrastructure, early adoption of 5G technology, and the dominance of global service providers offering innovative and customized solutions. The region's enterprises have been quick to outsource managed services to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance security frameworks. Asia Pacific, however, is projected to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. Rapid urbanization, increasing internet penetration, and government-driven initiatives for digital transformation in China, India, and Southeast Asia are catalyzing demand. Europe continues to experience strong growth as enterprises adopt managed services to comply with stringent regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, while Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are witnessing gradual uptake driven by the modernization of telecom networks and rising adoption of digital services.

Major market players included in this report are:

Cisco Systems Inc.
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
IBM Corporation
Ericsson AB
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Nokia Corporation
Dell Technologies Inc.
AT&T Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
Verizon Communications Inc.
Oracle Corporation
Fujitsu Ltd.
Accenture Plc.
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Wipro Limited

Global Telecom Managed Services Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Telecom Managed Services Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. expanding reliance on cloud computing
- 3.2.2. surge in connected devices
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. vendor lock-in risks and high transition costs
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications

Chapter 4. Global Telecom Managed Services Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Size & Forecasts by Service Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Managed Data Center
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Managed Network
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.5. Managed Data and Information
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.6. Managed Mobility
- 5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.7. Managed Communication
- 5.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.8. Managed Security
- 5.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Size & Forecasts by Organization Size 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Large Enterprises
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Telecom Managed Services Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

7.1. Growth Telecom Managed Services Market, Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Telecom Managed Services Market
- 7.3.1. U.S. Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.3.1.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.3.2. Canada Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.3.2.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
7.4. Europe Telecom Managed Services Market
- 7.4.1. UK Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.4.1.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.2. Germany Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.4.2.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.3. France Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.4.3.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.3.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.4. Spain Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.4.4.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.4.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.5. Italy Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.4.5.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.5.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.6. Rest of Europe Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.4.6.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.6.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
7.5. Asia Pacific Telecom Managed Services Market
- 7.5.1. China Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.5.1.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.2. India Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.5.2.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.3. Japan Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.5.3.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.3.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.4. Australia Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.5.4.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.4.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.5. South Korea Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.5.5.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.5.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.6. Rest of APAC Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.5.6.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.6.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
7.6. Latin America Telecom Managed Services Market
- 7.6.1. Brazil Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.6.1.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.6.2. Mexico Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.6.2.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
7.7. Middle East and Africa Telecom Managed Services Market
- 7.7.1. UAE Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.7.1.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.7.2.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.3. South Africa Telecom Managed Services Market
  - 7.7.3.1. Service Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.3.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Cisco Systems Inc.
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Key Executives
- 8.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 8.2.6. Recent Development
- 8.2.7. Market Strategies
- 8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
8.4. IBM Corporation
8.5. Ericsson AB
8.6. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
8.7. Nokia Corporation
8.8. Dell Technologies Inc.
8.9. AT&T Inc.
8.10. Microsoft Corporation
8.11. Verizon Communications Inc.
8.12. Oracle Corporation
8.13. Fujitsu Ltd.
8.14. Accenture Plc.
8.15. Tata Consultancy Services Limited
8.16. Wipro Limited