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Gigabit passive optical network (GPON) is a fiber-optic broadband technology that provides high-speed internet access, voice services, and video to homes and businesses. GPON is primarily used in fiber-optic networks to deliver these services to both residential and business customers.
The main components of GPON technology are the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and the Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The ONT is a device used in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and GPON architectures. Various technologies within GPON include 2.5-Gigabit Passive Optical Network (PON), Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Network (XG-PON), Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network (XGS-PON), and Next-Generation Passive Optical Network (NG-PON2). These technologies are applied in several areas such as mobile backhaul, Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and other related applications.
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The gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.32 billion in 2024 to $9.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise in upstream and downstream data speeds, the increasing demands of telecommunications, the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), the growing popularity of IPTV and video streaming services, and the widespread implementation of the latest technologies.
The gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for high-speed broadband services, changing consumer habits with a shift toward remote work, the growing use of point-to-point microwave transport technology, a rise in connected devices, and advancements in cloud computing and data center services. Major trends expected during this period include the adoption of advanced technologies, the expansion of fiber optic networks, strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and efforts to extend high-speed internet access to rural areas.
The growing demand for high-speed broadband services is expected to drive the expansion of the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market. High-speed broadband refers to internet connections that provide rapid data transmission, allowing users to engage in activities such as seamless streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and other data-heavy applications. The demand for high-speed broadband is fueled by the increasing use of bandwidth-intensive services, the rise of remote work and online education, the expansion of smart home devices, and the need for better streaming and gaming experiences. GPON technology supports high-speed broadband by offering a cost-effective, fiber-optic infrastructure that ensures symmetrical gigabit speeds, low latency, and high bandwidth efficiency. For example, according to a report from the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library in November 2024, gigabit-capable broadband had reached 78% of UK premises by January 2024, up from 72% in January 2023, 64% in January 2022, and 36% in January 2021. As a result, the increasing demand for high-speed broadband is contributing to the growth of the GPON technology market.
Leading companies in the GPON technology market are focusing on building and upgrading manufacturing facilities to increase production capacity, improve efficiency, and supply high-speed fiber-optic solutions. These specialized industrial sites process raw materials and transform them into finished products using advanced production methods and technologies. For example, in February 2023, Nokia Corporation, a Finnish telecommunications company, expanded its fiber broadband equipment production facility in India. The new facility uses advanced optical networking technologies to manufacture GPON, XGS-PON (10G PON), and 25G PON equipment, ensuring the availability of future-proof broadband solutions. The incorporation of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as AI-driven automation, IoT-enabled smart production lines, and robotics-assisted assembly, improves the efficiency and precision of the production process.
In October 2024, Ciena Corporation, a US-based networking company, acquired TiBiT Communications Inc. for $210 million. This acquisition enables Ciena to enhance its fiber broadband solutions by integrating TiBiT Communications' innovative pluggable Optical Line Terminal (OLT) technology. The integration of this technology is designed to make GPON and XGS-PON deployments more scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient. TiBiT Communications Inc., based in the US, specializes in providing GPON technology solutions.
Major players in the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, ZTE Corporation, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Adtran Holdings Inc., Calix Inc., Edgecore Networks Corporation, Allied Telesis Inc., Raisecom Technology Co. Ltd., FiberHome Technologies Group, Vecima Networks Inc., Alphion Corporation, UTStarcom Holdings Corp., Dasan Zhone Solutions Inc. (DZS), and Ubiquoss Inc.
North America was the largest region in the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market in 2024. Asia-Pacific expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation and deployment services, network optimization and performance monitoring, fiber network upgradation and expansion services, and cloud-based gigabit passive optical network (GPON) management solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The gigabit passive optical network (GPON) technology market includes sales of passive optical splitters, network management systems (NMS) and software, optical network terminal (ONT), optical network unit (ONU), and gigabit passive optical network (GPON) test equipment. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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