Dark Fiber Network Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2024-2031

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for dark fiber networks. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure.

Key Insights:

Dark Fiber Network Market Size (2024E): US$4.8 bn
Projected Market Value (2031F):US$11.4 bn
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2024 to 2031): 15.1%

Dark Fiber Network Market - Report Scope:

Dark fiber networks refer to unused fiber-optic cables that are available for use by telecommunication providers, government agencies, and enterprises. These networks offer dedicated, high-speed, and secure data transmission solutions, primarily catering to businesses requiring substantial bandwidth and connectivity reliability. The dark fiber network market caters to various sectors, including telecommunications, internet service providers (ISPs), data centers, and financial institutions, providing long-haul and metropolitan network services. Market growth is driven by the rising demand for cloud computing, 5G deployment, and the increasing volume of data generated by businesses, requiring robust and scalable network solutions.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global dark fiber network market is propelled by several key factors, including the growing need for enhanced bandwidth to support data-intensive applications such as video streaming, cloud services, and big data analytics. The expansion of 5G networks has further fueled the demand for dark fiber infrastructure, as telecom operators seek to establish high-capacity backhaul solutions. The growing trend of digital transformation across industries, coupled with the increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, is creating a surge in data traffic, necessitating the deployment of dark fiber networks to ensure seamless connectivity and improved data transmission speed.

Market Restraints:

Despite its promising growth prospects, the dark fiber network market faces challenges related to high initial infrastructure investment and regulatory hurdles. The deployment of fiber-optic networks, particularly in urban areas, involves significant costs, including trenching, labor, and equipment. Additionally, regulatory policies governing the leasing of dark fiber infrastructure and spectrum availability impose limitations on market expansion. Smaller telecom providers and enterprises may find the high cost of dark fiber network deployment prohibitive, limiting adoption, especially in emerging economies where the demand for low-cost connectivity solutions is more pronounced.

Market Opportunities:

The dark fiber network market presents substantial growth opportunities driven by technological advancements and new business models. The increasing adoption of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) offers opportunities to optimize dark fiber networks, enhancing flexibility and scalability. Moreover, the rising demand for data center interconnectivity (DCI) services provides a lucrative opportunity for market players to expand their dark fiber offerings. The surge in enterprise digitization, edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications also contributes to the growing demand for secure and high-speed connectivity, fueling dark fiber network expansion.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the primary factors driving the growth of the dark fiber network market globally?
Which industries and applications are driving the adoption of dark fiber networks?
How are advancements in 5G technology and cloud computing influencing market growth?
Who are the key players in the dark fiber network market, and what strategies are they employing to maintain market relevance?
What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the global dark fiber network market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading players in the global dark fiber network market, including Zayo Group, CenturyLink, and AT&T, are focusing on strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and investments in infrastructure to strengthen their market position. These companies are investing in expanding their fiber-optic footprint and enhancing their service portfolios to meet the increasing demand for high-capacity network solutions. The deployment of dark fiber for 5G backhaul, data center interconnections, and enterprise connectivity remains a key focus for these market leaders. Collaborations with cloud service providers and data center operators also help them capitalize on emerging opportunities in the growing data traffic ecosystem.

Key Companies Profiled:

Zayo Group
CenturyLink
AT&T Inc.
Comcast Corporation
GTT Communications, Inc.
Colt Group S.A.
Verizon Communications, Inc.
Windstream Services, LLC
Crown Castle
NTT Communications Corporation

Dark Fiber Network Industry Segmentation

By Fiber Type

Single Mode
Multi Mode

By Network Type

Metro
Longhaul

By Material

Glass
Plastic

By Application

Telecom
Oil & Gas
BFSI
Railways

By Region

North America
Latin America
Europe
South Asia & Oceania
East Asia
The Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PMRREP34691

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Snapshot, 2024-2031
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2024-2031, US$ Mn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Future Market Projections
1.5. Premium Market Insights
1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definition
2.2. Product Lifecycle Analysis
2.3. Dark Fiber Network Market: Value Chain
- 2.3.1. List of Raw Material Supplier
- 2.3.2. List of Manufacturers
- 2.3.3. List of Distributors
- 2.3.4. Profitability Analysis
2.4. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.4.1. Global Sectorial Outlook
- 2.4.2. Global GDP Growth Outlook
- 2.4.3. Global Parent Market Overview
2.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
2.6. Covid-19 Impact Assessment
2.7. PESTLE Analysis
2.8. Porter Five Force's Analysis
2.9. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.10. Regulatory and Technology Landscape

3. Market Dynamics

3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunity
3.4. Challenges
3.5. Key Trends

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2024

4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Key Factors Impacting Product Prices
4.3. Prices By Fiber Type/Network Type/Material Type
4.4. Regional Prices and Product Preferences

5. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

5.1. Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast
- 5.1.1. Historical Market Size Analysis, 2019-2023
- 5.1.2. Current Market Size Forecast, 2024-2031
5.2. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Fiber Type
- 5.2.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 5.2.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Fiber Type, 2019-2023
- 5.2.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
  - 5.2.3.1. Single Mode Fiber
  - 5.2.3.2. Multimode Fiber
    - 5.2.3.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
    - 5.2.3.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
5.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Fiber Type
5.4. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Network Type
- 5.4.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 5.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Network Type, 2019-2023
- 5.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
  - 5.4.3.1. Metro
  - 5.4.3.2. Long Haul
5.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Network Type
5.6. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Material Type
- 5.6.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 5.6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Material Type, 2019-2023
- 5.6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
  - 5.6.3.1. Glass
  - 5.6.3.2. Plastic
5.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Material Type
5.8. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: End User
- 5.8.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 5.8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By End User, 2019-2023
- 5.8.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
  - 5.8.3.1. IT & Telecom
  - 5.8.3.2. BFSI
  - 5.8.3.3. Military & Aerospace
  - 5.8.3.4. Oil & Gas
  - 5.8.3.5. Healthcare
  - 5.8.3.6. Railway
  - 5.8.3.7. Others
5.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis: End User

6. Global Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Region, 2019-2023
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Region, 2024-2031
- 6.3.1. North America
- 6.3.2. Europe
- 6.3.3. East Asia
- 6.3.4. South Asia and Oceania
- 6.3.5. Latin America
- 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Market, 2019-2023
- 7.3.1. By Country
- 7.3.2. By Fiber Type
- 7.3.3. By Network Type
- 7.3.4. By Material Type
- 7.3.5. By End User
7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Country, 2024-2031
- 7.4.1. U.S.
- 7.4.2. Canada
7.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
- 7.5.1. Single Mode Fiber
- 7.5.2. Multimode Fiber
  - 7.5.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
  - 7.5.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
7.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
- 7.6.1. Metro
- 7.6.2. Long Haul
7.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
- 7.7.1. Glass
- 7.7.2. Plastic
7.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.9. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
- 7.9.1. IT & Telecom
- 7.9.2. BFSI
- 7.9.3. Military & Aerospace
- 7.9.4. Oil & Gas
- 7.9.5. Healthcare
- 7.9.6. Railway
- 7.9.7. Others
7.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Europe Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Market, 2019-2023
- 8.3.1. By Country
- 8.3.2. By Fiber Type
- 8.3.3. By Network Type
- 8.3.4. By Material Type
- 8.3.5. By End User
8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Country, 2024-2031
- 8.4.1. Germany
- 8.4.2. France
- 8.4.3. U.K.
- 8.4.4. Italy
- 8.4.5. Spain
- 8.4.6. Russia
- 8.4.7. Turkey
- 8.4.8. Rest of Europe
8.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
- 8.5.1. Single Mode Fiber
- 8.5.2. Multimode Fiber
  - 8.5.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
  - 8.5.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
8.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
- 8.6.1. Metro
- 8.6.2. Long Haul
8.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
- 8.7.1. Glass
- 8.7.2. Plastic
8.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.9. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
- 8.9.1. IT & Telecom
- 8.9.2. BFSI
- 8.9.3. Military & Aerospace
- 8.9.4. Oil & Gas
- 8.9.5. Healthcare
- 8.9.6. Railway
- 8.9.7. Others
8.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. East Asia Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Market, 2019-2023
- 9.3.1. By Country
- 9.3.2. By Fiber Type
- 9.3.3. By Network Type
- 9.3.4. By Material Type
- 9.3.5. By End User
9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Country, 2024-2031
- 9.4.1. China
- 9.4.2. Japan
- 9.4.3. South Korea
9.5. C Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
- 9.5.1. Single Mode Fiber
- 9.5.2. Multimode Fiber
  - 9.5.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
  - 9.5.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
9.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
- 9.6.1. Metro
- 9.6.2. Long Haul
9.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
- 9.7.1. Glass
- 9.7.2. Plastic
9.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.9. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
- 9.9.1. IT & Telecom
- 9.9.2. BFSI
- 9.9.3. Military & Aerospace
- 9.9.4. Oil & Gas
- 9.9.5. Healthcare
- 9.9.6. Railway
- 9.9.7. Others
9.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. South Asia & Oceania Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Market, 2019-2023
- 10.3.1. By Country
- 10.3.2. By Fiber Type
- 10.3.3. By Network Type
- 10.3.4. By Material Type
- 10.3.5. By End User
10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Country, 2024-2031
- 10.4.1. India
- 10.4.2. Southeast Asia
- 10.4.3. ANZ
- 10.4.4. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
10.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
- 10.5.1. Single Mode Fiber
- 10.5.2. Multimode Fiber
  - 10.5.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
  - 10.5.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
10.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
- 10.6.1. Metro
- 10.6.2. Long Haul
10.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
- 10.7.1. Glass
- 10.7.2. Plastic
10.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
10.9. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
- 10.9.1. IT & Telecom
- 10.9.2. BFSI
- 10.9.3. Military & Aerospace
- 10.9.4. Oil & Gas
- 10.9.5. Healthcare
- 10.9.6. Railway
- 10.9.7. Others
10.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Latin America Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Market, 2019-2023
- 11.3.1. By Country
- 11.3.2. By Fiber Type
- 11.3.3. By Network Type
- 11.3.4. By Material Type
- 11.3.5. By End User
11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Country, 2024-2031
- 11.4.1. Brazil
- 11.4.2. Mexico
- 11.4.3. Rest of Latin America
11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
- 11.5.1. Single Mode Fiber
- 11.5.2. Multimode Fiber
  - 11.5.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
  - 11.5.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
- 11.6.1. Metro
- 11.6.2. Long Haul
11.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
- 11.7.1. Glass
- 11.7.2. Plastic
11.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11.9. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
- 11.9.1. IT & Telecom
- 11.9.2. BFSI
- 11.9.3. Military & Aerospace
- 11.9.4. Oil & Gas
- 11.9.5. Healthcare
- 11.9.6. Railway
- 11.9.7. Others
11.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Middle East & Africa Dark Fiber Network Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2023) and Forecast (2024-2031)

12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis By Market, 2019-2023
- 12.3.1. By Country
- 12.3.2. By Fiber Type
- 12.3.3. By Network Type
- 12.3.4. By Material Type
- 12.3.5. By End User
12.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Country, 2024-2031
- 12.4.1. GCC
- 12.4.2. Egypt
- 12.4.3. South Africa
- 12.4.4. Northern Africa
- 12.4.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Fiber Type, 2024-2031
- 12.5.1. Single Mode Fiber
- 12.5.2. Multimode Fiber
  - 12.5.2.1. Step-index Multimode Fiber
  - 12.5.2.2. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
12.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Network Type, 2024-2031
- 12.6.1. Metro
- 12.6.2. Long Haul
12.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By Material Type, 2024-2031
- 12.7.1. Glass
- 12.7.2. Plastic
12.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12.9. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Forecast By End User, 2024-2031
- 12.9.1. IT & Telecom
- 12.9.2. BFSI
- 12.9.3. Military & Aerospace
- 12.9.4. Oil & Gas
- 12.9.5. Healthcare
- 12.9.6. Railway
- 12.9.7. Others
12.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping By Market
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
- 13.2.3. Apparent Production Capacity
13.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
- 13.3.1. AT&T
  - 13.3.1.1. Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.2. Verizon Communications
  - 13.3.2.1. Overview
  - 13.3.2.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.2.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.2.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.2.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.3. Lumen Technologies
  - 13.3.3.1. Overview
  - 13.3.3.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.3.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.3.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.3.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.4. GlobalConnet
  - 13.3.4.1. Overview
  - 13.3.4.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.4.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.4.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.4.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.5. Zayo Group
  - 13.3.5.1. Overview
  - 13.3.5.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.5.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.5.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.5.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.6. Windstream Communication
  - 13.3.6.1. Overview
  - 13.3.6.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.6.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.6.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.6.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.7. Segra
  - 13.3.7.1. Overview
  - 13.3.7.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.7.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.7.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.7.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.8. euNetworks
  - 13.3.8.1. Overview
  - 13.3.8.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.8.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.8.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.8.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.9. Eurofiber
  - 13.3.9.1. Overview
  - 13.3.9.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.9.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.9.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.9.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.10. Arelion
  - 13.3.10.1. Overview
  - 13.3.10.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.10.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.10.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.10.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.11. Colt Technology Services Group Limited
  - 13.3.11.1. Overview
  - 13.3.11.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.11.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.11.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.11.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.12. Comcast
  - 13.3.12.1. Overview
  - 13.3.12.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.12.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.12.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.12.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.13. Consolidated Communications
  - 13.3.13.1. Overview
  - 13.3.13.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.13.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.13.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.13.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.14. GTT Communications, Inc.
  - 13.3.14.1. Overview
  - 13.3.14.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.14.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.14.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.14.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.15. Level 3 Communications, Inc. (CenturyLink, Inc.)
  - 13.3.15.1. Overview
  - 13.3.15.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.15.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.15.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.15.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.16. NTT Communications Corporation
  - 13.3.16.1. Overview
  - 13.3.16.2. Segments and Products
  - 13.3.16.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.16.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.16.5. Market Strategy

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations