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Mobile network outsourcing is a strategic approach in which organizations delegate the management, operation, optimization, and maintenance of their mobile network infrastructure to specialized third-party service providers. This model helps companies reduce capital expenditure, improve network efficiency, ensure reliable service delivery, and access advanced technologies and expert resources, allowing them to focus more effectively on innovation and core business growth.
The key service types in mobile network outsourcing are network management, infrastructure management, and operations and maintenance. Network management includes a comprehensive set of processes, strategies, and activities designed to monitor, control, and maintain the performance, security, and availability of telecommunication networks. These services support various network types, including 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G. Mobile network outsourcing services can be delivered through on-premises or cloud-based models and are primarily utilized by telecom operators and enterprises.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The mobile network outsourcing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $23.91 billion in 2024 to $26.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for network optimization, growing adoption of managed services, increasing complexity of mobile networks, expansion of 4G networks, and higher operational cost pressures.
The mobile network outsourcing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.30 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for 5G network deployment, rising need for cost-efficient network management, growing adoption of cloud-based network solutions, expansion of IoT and connected devices, and greater focus on service quality and reliability. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in automation and AI, innovations in cloud-native network management, developments in edge computing, research in 5G and beyond, and adoption of advanced analytics for network optimization.
The rising mobile data traffic is expected to drive growth in the mobile network outsourcing market. Mobile data traffic refers to the volume of data transmitted over mobile networks through cellular connections, including internet browsing, video streaming, messaging, and app usage. Its growth is fueled by increasing smartphone usage and bandwidth-intensive applications such as video streaming and cloud services. Mobile network outsourcing supports the management of mobile data traffic by enabling operators to delegate network operations to specialized service providers for improved efficiency and capacity handling. For example, in November 2024, Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, reported that by 2030, 5G networks are projected to handle 80% of total mobile data traffic, up from 34% in 2024. Consequently, rising mobile data traffic is propelling the mobile network outsourcing market.
Key companies in the mobile network outsourcing market are focusing on strategic partnerships with technology providers to integrate advanced platforms that enhance network efficiency, enable seamless 5G connectivity, and streamline operations such as activation, billing, and customer support for improved service delivery. Strategic partnerships are alliances between organizations formed to leverage each other's strengths and achieve shared business goals. For instance, in August 2025, Omni Fiber, a US-based internet service provider, launched Omni Mobile, a new wireless service in partnership with Reach, a US-based telecommunication company, offering nationwide coverage and 5G speeds. The service includes flexible plans starting at $15 per month with an unlimited data option, allowing users to retain their existing phones and numbers. By leveraging Reach's technology platform, Omni Fiber can efficiently manage activation, billing, and customer support while maintaining full brand control. The launch expands Omni Fiber's connectivity portfolio by integrating mobile and fiber internet services to deliver seamless, high-quality connectivity, highlighting the growing collaboration between ISPs and technology partners to streamline mobile network services.
In July 2024, Accenture plc, an Ireland-based technology company, acquired Fibermind Srl Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Accenture's telecommunications network engineering capabilities and enhances its expertise in 5G and fiber deployment, enabling improved operational efficiency, innovation, and end-to-end network services for clients. Fibermind Srl is an Italy-based telecommunication company specializing in fiber and mobile 5G network deployment and infrastructure engineering services.
Major players in the mobile network outsourcing market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Accenture plc, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Cisco Systems Inc., NTT DATA Corporation, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Fujitsu Limited, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Capgemini SE, NEC Corporation, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Infosys Limited, ZTE Corporation, Kyndryl Holdings Inc., DXC Technology Company, HCL Technologies Limited, Wipro Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited, and Amdocs Limited, Unisys Corporation.
North America was the largest region in the mobile network outsourcing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mobile network outsourcing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the mobile network outsourcing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The mobile network outsourcing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network optimization, performance monitoring, fault management, provisioning and activation, network planning, technical support, and security management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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 that 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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