GVR Report cover Dark Fiber Network Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Dark Fiber Network Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Fiber Type (Single Mode, Multi-mode), Network Type, By Material, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

  • Report ID: GVR-4-68038-556-4
  • Number of Report Pages: 120
  • Format: PDF, Horizon Databook
  • Historical Range: 2017 - 2021
  • Forecast Period: 2023 - 2030 
  • Industry: Technology

Dark Fiber Network Market Size & Trends

The global dark fiber network market size accounted for USD 5.79 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2023 to 2030. The technology has emerged as a sustainable solution for various organizations that are focusing on enhanced communication and network management. Continuously increasing penetration of internet services over the period has paved the way for the high demand for internet bandwidth. This demand is expected to remain rampant over the forecast period. This is the most significant factor responsible for market growth across the globe. The market is strongly supported by companies with a high reliance on internet connectivity. These networks are highly beneficial for organizations with a high volume of data flow in their operation. These benefits include reduced network latency, scalability, reliability, and enhanced security.

U.S. Dark Fiber Network Market size and growth rate, 2024 - 2030

In fiber optic communications, fiber optic cables that are not yet put in service by a provider or carrier, are termed as dark fiber or unlit fiber (sometimes known as fiber). These cables are not connected to any optical device and are installed to be used at some point in the future. It is also called a new fiber construction project to be owned by a customer or service provider. In the current market scenario, network service providers are leasing these unused fiber optic cables.

During the late 90s, the telecommunication industry was booming, and huge capital was poured into building these fiber-optic networks. That period saw the aggressive laying down of fiber networks along with highways and rail line (i.e., long-haul network type). Similarly, a thousand miles of local or regional network (i.e., metro network type) were laid across large cities and population centers. At the turn of the century, the telecom sector witnessed a meltdown, and these billion-dollar unused fiber network (dark fiber) infrastructures were sold at a meager price by telecom providers to avoid bankruptcy.

Due to the increasing demand for mobile data and the launch of 5G services, telecom service providers are now buying up the available dark fiber and also focusing on building their own. Other factors such as the ever-increasing bandwidth demand of handheld device user audience and mandatory conversion to HD video quality for cable operators are expected to fuel dark fiber network market growth over the forecast period.

The pricing for dark fiber in the U.S. is based on the routes, and locations, and is sometimes plainly arbitrary. Also, it relies on several other parameters such as market competition, market demand, and construction costs in a particular location. Generally, the U.S. dark fiber network pricing has been bifurcated into two major parts, including metro-area and long-haul area fiber.

The dark fiber prices in the metro area are considerably higher than in the long-haul area on a per mile basis. More urban areas’ routes have considerably higher pricing in the metro area than the suburban and exurban areas’ routes. This is due to the rising demand for a fiber network in urban areas. Occasionally, owing to the glut of fiber, the prices of dark fiber networks push down in the urban areas. Moreover, it has been observed that the dark fiber prices in the long-haul areas are more consistent than the metro-area routes.

Market Concentration & Characteristics

The market growth stage is high, and the pace of the market growth is accelerating. The dark fiber network market can be characterized by a high degree of innovation with rapidly evolving technological advances. With the growing adoption of 5G technology, the demand for dark fiber networks has increased.

Dark Fiber Network Market Concentration & Characteristics

The dark fiber network market is also characterized by a high level of partnerships, collaborations, and business expansion activities by the leading players. Market players are adopting these strategies to expand their offerings across various regions and increase their customer base. For instance, various leading players are entering different regions or areas to launch their dark fiber networks for various end-use markets.

The regulatory trends play a substantial role in influencing the dark fiber network market, shaping various operational aspects. Access regulations define the entities allowed to utilize dark fiber networks, outline access terms, and establish leasing conditions.

There are no direct substitutes for the dark fiber network in the market. In response to rising requirements for bandwidth, reduced latency, and financial efficiency, many businesses are adopting dark fiber as a cost-effective means to establish future-proof networks for their operations. These factors make the service substitutes low in the market.

End-use concentration is high in the dark fiber network market. End-use industries in the dark fiber network market include oil and gas, telecom, BFSI, medical, railway, and others. These end users utilize dark fiber networks to manage their network configuration and add optical equipment. This allows them to create a proprietary network and provide reliable, high-speed internet access to their customers.

Fiber Type Insights

The multi-mode segment dominated the market in 2022 and accounted for more than 62.0% share of the global revenue. It is also expected to continue leading the market over the forecast period. This type is best suited for short transmission distances. It is mainly used in video surveillance and Local-area Network (LAN) systems. Single-mode fiber, on the other hand, is best suited for longer transmission distances. It is mainly used in multi-channel television broadcast systems and long-distance telephony. The single-mode segment is anticipated to witness considerable growth over the projected period. This product type is used for long-distance installations ranging from 2 meters to 10,000 meters. It offers lower power loss in comparison to multi-mode. However, it is costlier than multi-mode fibers.

Network Type Insights

Long-haul segment is anticipated to register the highest growth rate over the forecast. The segment continues to gather pace due to its capacity to connect over large distances at low signal intensity. Such long-haul terrestrial networks are widely applied in undersea cabling across long oceanic distances, thus attracting the participation of several organizations in terms of investments. For instance, in October 2021, Zayo Group, LLC has completed three new long-haul dark fiber routes from Denver to Salt Lake City, Atlanta to Dallas, and Eugene to Reedsport. The long-haul network is driven by continuously growing investments, the development of smart cities, and strong competitive dynamics in the market.

Application Insights

In terms of revenue, the telecom segment dominated the market with a share of 42.3% in 2022 and is anticipated to retain its dominance in terms of market size by 2030. Telecommunication is anticipated to present promising growth prospects due to the growing adoption of the 5G technology in communication and data transmission services. Dark fiber enables high-speed data transfer services in both small and long-range communications. Furthermore, increasing cloud-based applications, audio-video services, and Video-on-Demand (VoD) services stimulate demand.

Global Dark Fiber Network Market share and size, 2023

Medical and military and aerospace application segments are poised to witness significant growth, attributed to the increasing adoption of optic technology devices. Stringent regulations and standards imposed by the regulatory authorities and medical associations are further fueling the market to flourish in the medical sector, eventually driving the overall growth.

Regional Insights

In 2022, North America held the largest market share in terms of revenue with around 28.77%. Some of the most substantial expenditures in building 5G network infrastructure are taking place in the U.S. The country's strong investments in smart homes, smart industries, and smart city initiatives are likely to contribute to the growth of the regional market throughout the forecast period. Governments of developed countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Germany, China, and Japan are heavily investing in security infrastructure at country levels. Awareness is growing among the rapidly developing economies that aim to strengthen their hold at the global level.

Dark Fiber Network Market Trends, by Region, 2024 - 2030

Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the highest growth rate over the forecast. Period. Asia Pacific is spearheading revenue growth owing to technological advancements and large-scale adoption of the technology in the IT and telecommunication and administrative sector. High penetration of the technology in the manufacturing sector and expanding the IT and telecom sectors across the Asia Pacific are strengthening the regional market hold. Moreover, the increasing application of fiber networks in the medical sector is catapulting growth across countries, such as China, Japan, and India, thus propelling the overall demand at a significant pace.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market participants adopt various strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions, product developments, collaborations, partnerships, and expansions, to cater to customer demands. For instance, in 2021, Colt Technology Services Group Limited announced a contract of 25-years with the Getlink, to install Colt IQ Network through the Getlink’s Channel Tunnel that will allow the transfer of data in Tbps per fiber.

Key Dark Fiber Network Companies:

  • AT&T Inc.
  • Colt Technology Services Group Limited
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Consolidated Communications
  • GTT Communications, Inc.
  • Lumen Technologies, Inc.
  • Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • Windstream Intellectual Property Services, LLC
  • Zayo Group, LLC
  • Microscan

Recent Developments

  • In July 2023, Zayo Group, LLC unveiled a range of enhancements to its fiber network infrastructure. These include the improved fiber capacity for active routes, novel long-haul dark fiber routes, the new Internet Protocol (IP) points of presence (PoPs), and the integration of added 400 Gbps-enabled routes.

  • In January 2023, Summit Infrastructure Group entered Columbus, Ohio, with a purpose-built and fully underground dense dark fiber network that supported the growing data center and enterprise markets in the region.

  • In June 2022, Bandwidth Infrastructure Group launched its high-quality dark fiber in Greater Portland. The company's dark fiber connectivity solutions are currently extending into the rapidly growing region. The Hillsboro and Greater Portland area is rapidly emerging as one of the most prominent data center markets in the Pacific Northwest region in North America, with Bandwidth IG significantly contributing by delivering top-notch dark fiber connectivity to the region.

Dark Fiber Network Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Details

Market size value in 2023

USD 5.79 Billion

Revenue forecast in 2030

USD 13.45 Billion

Growth rate

CAGR of 12.8% from 2023 to 2030

Actual Data

2017 - 2023

Forecast period

2024 - 2030

Quantitative units

Revenue in USD Million and CAGR from 2023 to 2030

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments covered

Fiber type, network type, material, application, region

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; South America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

U.S.; Canada; Mexico; U.K.; Germany; France; Japan; China; India; Australia; Brazil.

Key companies profiled

AT&T Inc.; Colt Technology Services Group Limited; Comcast; Consolidated Communications; GTT Communications, Inc.; Lumen Technologies, Inc.; Verizon Communications, Inc.; Windstream Intellectual Property Services, LLC; Zayo Group, LLC, Microscan

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Global Dark Fiber Network Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2023 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global dark fiber network market based on fiber type, network type, material, application, and region:

  • Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

    • Single Mode

    • Multi-mode

      • Step-index Multimode Fiber

      • Graded-index Multimode Fiber

  • Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

    • Metro

    • Long-haul

  • Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

    • Glass

    • Plastic

  • Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

    • Telecom

    • Oil & Gas

    • Military & Aerospace

    • BFSI

    • Medical

    • Railway

    • Others

  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

    • North America

      • U.S.

      • Canada

      • Mexico

    • Europe

      • U.K.

      • Germany

      • France

    • Asia Pacific

      • China

      • India

      • Japan

      • Australia

    • South America

      • Brazil

    • Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Frequently Asked Questions About This Report

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
                    1.1. Research Methodology
                    1.2. Research Scope and Assumptions
                    1.3. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
                    2.1. Market Snapshot
                    2.2. Segment Snapshot
                    2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Dark Fiber Network Industry Outlook
                    3.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
                    3.2. Dark Fiber Network Market - Value Chain Analysis
                    3.3. Dark Fiber Network Market - Market Dynamics
                            3.3.1.1. Market driver analysis
                                3.3.1.1.1. The rising penetration of internet coupled with need for higher bandwidth
                                3.3.1.1.2. Rising implementation of highly secured Private 5G network infrastructure across several enterprise and industrial use cases
                            3.3.1.2. Market challenge analysis
                                3.3.1.2.1. Lack High cost of leased dark fiber network along with the need of expert staff
                            3.3.1.3. Market opportunity analysis
                                3.3.1.3.1. Increased emphasis on dark fiber for 5G mobile backhaul (MBH) network upgrades
                    3.4. Dark Fiber Network Market - Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                    3.5. Dark Fiber Network Market - PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Dark Fiber Network Market Pricing Analysis
                    4.1. Dark Fiber Lease Price Analysis
                        4.1.1. U.S.
                        4.1.2. Brazil
                        4.1.3. Australia
                        4.1.4. Spain
                        4.1.5. Germany
                    4.2. Assumption and Derivation of Pricing Range Estimations
Chapter 5. Dark Fiber Network Market Fiber Type Outlook
                    5.1. Dark Fiber Network Market Share By Fiber Type, 2022
                    5.2. Single Mode
                        5.2.1. Dark fiber network by single mode, 2017 - 2030
                    5.3. Multi-mode
                        5.3.1. Dark fiber network by multi-mode, 2017 - 2030
                        5.3.2. Step-index Multimode Fiber
                            5.3.2.1. Dark fiber network by step-index multimode fiber, 2017 - 2030
                        5.3.3. Graded-index Multimode Fiber
                            5.3.3.1. Dark fiber network by graded-index multimode fiber, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 6. Dark Fiber Network Type Outlook
                    6.1. Dark Fiber Network Market Share By Network Type, 2022
                    6.2. Metro
                        6.2.1. Dark fiber network by metro, 2017 - 2030
                    6.3. Long-haul
                        6.3.1. Dark fiber network by long-haul, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 7. Dark Fiber Material Outlook
                    7.1. Dark Fiber Network Market Share By Material, 2022
                    7.2. Glass
                        7.2.1. Dark fiber network by glass, 2017 - 2030
                    7.3. Plastic
                        7.3.1. Dark fiber network by plastic, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 8. Dark Fiber Network Application Outlook
                    8.1. Dark Fiber Network Market Share By Application, 2022
                    8.2. Telecom
                        8.2.1. Dark fiber network in telecom, 2017 - 2030
                    8.3. Oil & Gas
                        8.3.1. Dark fiber network in oil & gas, 2017 - 2030
                    8.4. Military & Aerospace
                        8.4.1. Dark fiber network in military & aerospace, 2017 - 2030
                    8.5. BFSI
                        8.5.1. Dark fiber network in BFSI, 2017 - 2030
                    8.6. Medical
                        8.6.1. Dark fiber network in medical, 2017 - 2030
                    8.7. Railway
                        8.7.1. Dark fiber network in railway, 2017 - 2030
                    8.8. Others
                        8.8.1. Dark fiber network in others, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 9. Dark Fiber Network Regional Outlook
                    9.1. Dark Fiber Network Market Share By Region, 2022
                    9.2. North America
                        9.2.1. North America dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.2. North America dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.3. North America dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.4. North America dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.5. North America dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.6. U.S.
                            9.2.6.1. U.S. dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.6.2. U.S. dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.6.3. U.S. dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.6.4. U.S. dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.6.5. U.S. dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.7. Canada
                            9.2.7.1. Canada dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.7.2. Canada dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.7.3. Canada dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.7.4. Canada dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.7.5. Canada dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.2.8. Mexico
                            9.2.8.1. Mexico dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.8.2. Mexico dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.8.3. Mexico dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.8.4. Mexico dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.2.8.5. Mexico dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                    9.3. Europe
                        9.3.1. Europe dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.2. Europe dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.3. Europe dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.4. Europe dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.5. Europe dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.6. U.K.
                            9.3.6.1. U.K. dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.6.2. U.K. dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.6.3. U.K. dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.6.4. U.K. dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.6.5. U.K. dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.7. Germany
                            9.3.7.1. Germany dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.7.2. Germany dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.7.3. Germany dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.7.4. Germany dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.7.5. Germany dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.3.8. France
                            9.3.8.1. France dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.8.2. France dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.8.3. France dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.8.4. France dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.3.8.5. France dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                    9.4. Asia Pacific
                        9.4.1. Asia Pacific dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.2. Asia Pacific dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.3. Asia Pacific dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.4. Asia Pacific dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.5. Asia Pacific dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.6. China
                            9.4.6.1. China dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.6.2. China dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.6.3. China dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.6.4. China dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.6.5. China dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.7. Japan
                            9.4.7.1. Japan dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.7.2. Japan dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.7.3. Japan dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.7.4. Japan dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.7.5. Japan dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.8. India
                            9.4.8.1. India dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.8.2. India dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.8.3. India dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.8.4. India dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.8.5. India dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.4.9. Australia
                            9.4.9.1. Australia dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.9.2. Australia dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.9.3. Australia dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.9.4. Australia dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.4.9.5. Australia dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                    9.5. South America
                        9.5.1. South America dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                        9.5.2. South America dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.5.3. South America dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.5.4. South America dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                        9.5.5. South America dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                        9.5.6. Brazil
                            9.5.6.1. Brazil dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                            9.5.6.2. Brazil dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.5.6.3. Brazil dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                            9.5.6.4. Brazil dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                            9.5.6.5. Brazil dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
                    9.6. MEA
                        9.6.1. MEA dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030
                        9.6.2. MEA dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.6.3. MEA dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030
                        9.6.4. MEA dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030
                        9.6.5. MEA dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 10. Competitive Analysis
                    10.1. Recent Developments and Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
                    10.2. Company Categorization
                    10.3. Vendor Landscape
                        10.3.1. Key company market share analysis, 2022
                    10.4. Company Analysis Tools
                        10.4.1. Company market position analysis
                        10.4.2. Competitive dashboard analysis
Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape
                    11.1. AT&T Intellectual
                        11.1.1. Company overview
                        11.1.2. Financial performance
                        11.1.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.1.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.2. Colt Technology Services Group Limited
                        11.2.1. Company overview
                        11.2.2. Financial performance
                        11.2.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.2.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.3. Comcast Corporation
                        11.3.1. Company overview
                        11.3.2. Financial performance
                        11.3.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.3.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.4. Consolidated Communications
                        11.4.1. Company overview
                        11.4.2. Financial performance
                        11.4.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.4.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.5. GTT Communications, Inc.
                        11.5.1. Company overview
                        11.5.2. Financial performance
                        11.5.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.5.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.6. Lumen Technologies, Inc.
                        11.6.1. Company overview
                        11.6.2. Financial performance
                        11.6.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.6.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.7. Verizon Communications, Inc.
                        11.7.1. Company overview
                        11.7.2. Financial performance
                        11.7.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.7.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.8. Windstream Intellectual Property Services, LLC
                        11.8.1. Company overview
                        11.8.2. Financial performance
                        11.8.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.8.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.9. Zayo Group, LLC
                        11.9.1. Company overview
                        11.9.2. Financial performance
                        11.9.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.9.4. Strategic initiatives
                    11.10. Microscan
                        11.10.1. Company overview
                        11.10.2. Financial performance
                        11.10.3. Product benchmarking
                        11.10.4. Strategic initiatives


List of Tables

Table 1 Dark fiber market - Industry snapshot & key buying criteria, 2017 - 2030
Table 2 Global Dark fiber market by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 3 Dark fiber market by single-mode, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 4 Dark fiber market by single-mode, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 5 Dark fiber market by multi-mode, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 6 Dark fiber market by multi-mode, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 7 Dark fiber market by step-index multimode fiber, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 8 Dark fiber market by step-index multimode fiber, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 9 Dark fiber market by graded-index multimode fiber, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 10 Dark fiber market by graded-index multimode fiber, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 11 Global Dark fiber market by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 12 Dark fiber market by metro, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 13 Dark fiber market by metro, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 14 Dark fiber market by long-haul, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 15 Dark fiber market by long-haul, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 16 Global Dark fiber market by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 17 Dark fiber market by glass, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 Dark fiber market by glass, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 19 Dark fiber market by plastic, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20 Dark fiber market by plastic, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 21 Global Dark fiber market by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 22 Dark fiber market in telecom, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 Dark fiber market in telecom, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 24 Dark fiber market in oil & gas, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 Dark fiber market in oil & gas, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26 Dark fiber market in military & aerospace, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 27 Dark fiber market in military & aerospace, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 Dark fiber market in BFSI, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 29 Dark fiber market in BFSI,by region 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 30 Dark fiber market in medical, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 31 Dark fiber market in medical,by region 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 32 Dark fiber market in railway, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 Dark fiber market in railway,by region 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 34 Dark fiber market in others, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 35 Dark fiber market in others,by region 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 36 Global Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 37 Global Dark fiber market, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 North America Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 39 North America Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 40 North America Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41 North America Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 42 North America Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 U.S. Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 44 U.S. Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 45 U.S. Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 46 U.S. Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 47 U.S. Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 Canada Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 49 Canada Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50 Canada Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 51 Canada Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 52 Canada Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 Mexico Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 54 Mexico Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55 Mexico Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 56 Mexico Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 57 Mexico Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Europe Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 59 Europe Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60 Europe Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 61 Europe Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 62 Europe Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 63 Germany. Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 64 Germany Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 Germany Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 66 Germany Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 67 Germany Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 68 U.K. Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 69 U.K. Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 70 U.K. Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 71 U.K. Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 72 U.K. Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 73 France Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 74 France Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 75 France Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 76 France Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 77 France Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 78 Asia Pacific Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 79 Asia Pacific Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 80 Asia Pacific Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 81 Asia Pacific Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 82 Asia Pacific Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 83 China Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 84 China Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 85 China Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 86 China Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 87 China Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 88 India Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 89 India Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 90 India Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 91 India Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 92 India Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 93 Japan Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 94 Japan Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 95 Japan Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 96 Japan Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 97 Japan Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 98 Australia Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 99 Australia Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 100 Australia Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 101 Australia Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 102 Australia Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 103 South America Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 104 South America Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 105 South America Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 106 South America Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 107 South America Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 108 Brazil Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 109 Brazil Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 110 Brazil Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 111 Brazil Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 112 Brazil Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 113 MEA Dark fiber market, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 114 MEA Dark fiber market, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 115 MEA Dark fiber market, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 116 MEA Dark fiber market, by material, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 117 MEA Dark fiber market, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)


List of Figures

Fig. 1 Dark fiber network market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Data analysis models
Fig. 4 Market formulation and valudation
Fig. 5 Data validating & publishing
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 9 Parent market value, 2022 (USD Billion)
Fig. 10 Dark fiber network market - industry value chain analysis
Fig. 11 Dark fiber network market dynamics
Fig. 12 Dark fiber network market: porter’s analysis
Fig. 13 Dark fiber network market: pestel analysis
Fig. 14 Dark fiber network market, by fiber type: key takeaways
Fig. 15 Dark fiber network market, by fiber type: market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 16 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by single-mode, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by muli-mode, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by step-index multimode fiber, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by graded-index multimode fiber, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Dark fiber network market, by network type: key takeaways
Fig. 21 Dark fiber network market, by network type: market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 22 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by metro, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by long haul, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Dark fiber network market, by material: key takeaways
Fig. 25 Dark fiber network market, by material: market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 26 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by glass, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 27 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by plastic, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 Dark fiber network market, by application: key takeaways
Fig. 29 Dark fiber network market, by application: market share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 30 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by telecom, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 31 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by oil & gas, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by military & aerospace, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by BFSI, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by medical, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by railway, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 Dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, by others, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 North America dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 U.S. dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 Canada dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 Europe dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 U.K. dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 Germany dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 France dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Asia pacific dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 China dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 India dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 Japan dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 48 South Korea dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 49 Australia dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 50 Latin america dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 51 Brazil dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 52 Mexico dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 53 MEA dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 54 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 55 UAE dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 56 South Africa uae dark fiber network market estimates & forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 57 Key company categorization
Fig. 58 Company market positioning
Fig. 59 Company market share analysis, 2022
Fig. 60 Strategic framework

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Market Segmentation

  • Dark Fiber Network Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
    • Single Mode
    • Multi-mode
      • Step-index Multimode Fiber
      • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
  • Dark Fiber Network Networks Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
    • Metro
    • Long-haul
  • Dark Fiber Network Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
    • Glass
    • Plastic
  • Dark Fiber Network Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
    • Telecom
    • Oil & Gas
    • Military & Aerospace
    • BFSI
    • Medical
    • Railway
    • Others
  • Dark Fiber Network Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030) 
    • North America
      • North America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Single Mode
        • Multi-mode
          • Step-index Multimode Fiber
          • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
      • North America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Metro
        • Long-haul
      • North America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Glass
        • Plastic
      • North America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Telecom
        • Oil & Gas
        • Military & Aerospace
        • BFSI
        • Medical
        • Railway
        • Others
      • U.S.
        • U.S. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • U.S. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • U.S. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • U.S. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • Canada
        • Canada Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Canada Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Canada Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Canada Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • Mexico
        • Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
    • Europe
      • Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Single Mode
        • Multi-mode
          • Step-index Multimode Fiber
          • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
      • Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Metro
        • Long-haul
      • Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Glass
        • Plastic
      • Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Telecom
        • Oil & Gas
        • Military & Aerospace
        • BFSI
        • Medical
        • Railway
        • Others
      • U.K.
        • U.K. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • U.K. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • U.K. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • U.K. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • Germany
        • Germany Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Germany Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Germany Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Germany Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • France
        • France Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • France Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • France Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • France Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Single Mode
        • Multi-mode
          • Step-index Multimode Fiber
          • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
      • Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Metro
        • Long-haul
      • Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Glass
        • Plastic
      • Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Telecom
        • Oil & Gas
        • Military & Aerospace
        • BFSI
        • Medical
        • Railway
        • Others
      • China
        • China Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • China Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • China Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • China Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • India
        • India Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • India Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • India Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • India Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • Japan
        • Japan Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Japan Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Japan Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Japan Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • Australia
        • Australia Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Australia Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Australia Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Australia Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
    • South America
      • South America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Single Mode
        • Multi-mode
          • Step-index Multimode Fiber
          • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
      • South America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Metro
        • Long-haul
      • South America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Glass
        • Plastic
      • South America Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
        • Telecom
        • Oil & Gas
        • Military & Aerospace
        • BFSI
        • Medical
        • Railway
        • Others
      • Brazil
        • Brazil Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Brazil Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Brazil Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Brazil Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others
      • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
        • Middle East & Africa (MEA) Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Single Mode
          • Multi-mode
            • Step-index Multimode Fiber
            • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
        • Middle East & Africa (MEA) Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Metro
          • Long-haul
        • Middle East & Africa (MEA) Dark Fiber Network Market, By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Glass
          • Plastic
        • Middle East & Africa (MEA) Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
          • Telecom
          • Oil & Gas
          • Military & Aerospace
          • BFSI
          • Medical
          • Railway
          • Others

Dark Fiber Network Market Dynamics

Driver: The rising penetration of internet across the globe coupled with need for higher bandwidth

Over recent years, the number of internet service subscribers has surged globally, encompassing fixed broadband, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks (3G, 4G, LTE). This growth is driven by factors such as infrastructure advancements, increased smartphone usage, and more affordable internet services. As per Cisco Systems, Inc., it’s estimated that by 2023, two-thirds of the world’s population will have internet access. The total internet user base is projected to rise from 3.9 billion in 2018 to 5.3 billion by 2023, marking a compound annual growth rate of 6% over this period.

The widespread adoption of internet services has led to a growing need for internet bandwidth. This need is further fueled by the rise of cloud-based applications, the increasing demand for audio-video streaming, and Video-on-Demand (VoD) services. The anticipated launch of 5G services and the regulated demand for mobile data are prompting telecom service providers to invest in dark fiber and build their own fiber networks. Consequently, the demand for dark fibers is expected to see a significant uptick in the near future.

Restraint: Lack of dark fiber availability and impact of anti-municipal broadband legislation in the U.S.

In the U.S., over 130,000 miles of long-haul fiber-optic cable network have been laid, with a significant portion remaining unused. Despite the substantial amount of dark fibers, their availability is not uniform across all locations. This uneven distribution poses a challenge as dark fiber is a cost-effective solution for expanding the network capabilities of small businesses. Many businesses are considering leasing dark fiber, but in areas where it’s not available, they must rely on traditional network infrastructure from telecom companies. It’s estimated that only 25% of U.S. consumers have direct access to a fiber-optic network, indicating a potential constraint for market players due to the limited availability of dark fiber networks.

Simultaneously, the U.S. is experiencing a considerable expansion of municipal broadband in states like Arkansas, California, and Connecticut. Municipal broadband refers to the provision of broadband Internet access services, such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and fiber optics, by local governments. State municipalities are increasingly utilizing dark fiber networks to offer cost-effective fiber optic internet services to their residents.

What Does This Report Include?

This section will provide insights into the contents included in this dark fiber network market report and help gain clarity on the structure of the report to assist readers in navigating smoothly.

Dark fiber network market qualitative analysis

  • Industry overview

  • Industry trends

  • Market drivers and restraints

  • Market size

  • Growth prospects

  • Porter’s analysis

  • PESTEL analysis

  • Key market opportunities prioritized

  • Competitive landscape

    • Company overview

    • Financial performance

    • Product benchmarking

    • Latest strategic developments

Dark fiber network market quantitative analysis

  • Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030

  • Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030

  • Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030

  • Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030

  • Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030

  • Company financial performance

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Research Methodology

A three-pronged approach was followed for deducing the dark fiber network market estimates and forecasts. The process has three steps: information procurement, analysis, and validation. The whole process is cyclical, and steps repeat until the estimates are validated. The three steps are explained in detail below:

Information procurement: Information procurement is one of the most extensive and important stages in our research process, and quality data is critical for accurate analysis. We followed a multi-channel data collection process for dark fiber network market to gather the most reliable and current information possible.

  • We buy access to paid databases such as Hoover’s and Factiva for company financials, industry information, white papers, industry journals, SME journals, and more.
  • We tap into Grand View’s proprietary database of data points and insights from active and archived monitoring and reporting.
  • We conduct primary research with industry experts through questionnaires and one-on-one phone interviews.
  • We pull from reliable secondary sources such as white papers and government statistics, published by organizations like WHO, NGOs, World Bank, etc., Key Opinion Leaders (KoL) publications, company filings, investor documents, and more.
  • We purchase and review investor analyst reports, broker reports, academic commentary, government quotes, and wealth management publications for insightful third-party perspectives.

Analysis: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilized different methods of dark fiber network market data depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

  • Market Research Efforts: Bottom-up Approach for estimating and forecasting demand size and opportunity, top-down Approach for new product forecasting and penetration, and combined approach of both Bottom-up and Top-down for full coverage analysis.

  • Value-Chain-Based Sizing & Forecasting: Supply-side estimates for understanding potential revenue through competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and penetration modeling.

  • Demand-side estimates for identifying parent and ancillary markets, segment modeling, and heuristic forecasting.

  • Qualitative Functional Deployment (QFD) Modelling for market share assessment.

Market formulation and validation: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilize different methods of data analysis depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

  • Market Formulation: This step involves the finalization of market numbers. This step on an internal level is designed to manage outputs from the Data Analysis step.

  • Data Normalization: The final market estimates and forecasts are then aligned and sent to industry experts, in-panel quality control managers for validation.

  • This step also entails the finalization of the report scope and data representation pattern.

  • Validation: The process entails multiple levels of validation. All these steps run in parallel, and the study is forwarded for publishing only if all three levels render validated results.

Dark Fiber Network Market Categorization:

The dark fiber network market was categorized into four segments, namely fiber type (Single Mode, Multi-mode), network type (Metro, Long-haul), application (Telecom, Oil & Gas, Military & Aerospace, BFSI, Medical, Railway), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa)

Segment Market Methodology:

The dark fiber network market was segmented into fiber type, network type, application, and regions. The demand at a segment level was deduced using a funnel method. Concepts like the TAM, SAM, SOM, etc., were put into practice to understand the demand. We at GVR deploy three methods to deduce market estimates and determine forecasts. These methods are explained below:

Market research approaches: Bottom-up

  • Demand estimation of each product across countries/regions summed up to from the total market.

  • Variable analysis for demand forecast.

  • Demand estimation via analyzing paid database, and company financials either via annual reports or paid database.

  • Primary interviews for data revalidation and insight collection.

Market research approaches: Top-down

  • Used extensively for new product forecasting or analyzing penetration levels.

  • Tool used invoice product flow and penetration models Use of regression multi-variant analysis for forecasting Involves extensive use of paid and public databases.

  • Primary interviews and vendor-based primary research for variable impact analysis.

Market research approaches: Combined

  • This is the most common method. We apply concepts from both the top-down and bottom-up approaches to arrive at a viable conclusion.

Regional Market Methodology:

The dark fiber network market was analyzed at a regional level. The globe was divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa, keeping in focus variables like consumption patterns, export-import regulations, consumer expectations, etc. These regions were further divided into eleven countries, namely, the U.S.; Canada; Mexico; the UK; Germany; France; Japan; China; India; Australia; Brazil..

All three above-mentioned market research methodologies were applied to arrive at regional-level conclusions. The regions were then summed up to form the global market.

Dark fiber network market companies & financials:

The dark fiber network market was analyzed via companies operating in the sector. Analyzing these companies and cross-referencing them to the demand equation helped us validate our assumptions and conclusions. Key market players analyzed include:

  • AT&T Intellectual Property - AT&T Intellectual Property, a global provider of telecommunication, media, and technology services, operates mainly in four segments: Communications, Latin America, Warnermedia, and Xandr. The Communications segment, which accounted for 77% of the company’s total revenue in 2019, offers a range of services from wireline & wireless telecom to video and broadband fiber & Internet services. It also provides IP-based services, satellite video streaming services, and audio programming services under the AT&T PREPAID and DIRECTV brands. The Warnermedia segment provides multi-platform content and services, including licensed television programming, feature films, and over-the-top (OTT) services. It also offers home entertainment products and gaming devices. The Latin America segment delivers mobile services to both enterprise and residential consumers in Mexico and provides pay-TV service across 11 countries in the Caribbean and South America region. The Xandr segment uses customer insights from AT&T’s mobile, TV, and broadband services to deliver advanced advertising solutions to marketers. It also creates addressable, cross-screen advertising opportunities to deliver real-time campaign performance to publishers and advertisers. AT&T Intellectual Property, formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. until November 2005, provides 5G services to consumer and business applications across approximately 190 markets in the United States. Since 2005, the company has expanded its fiber deployment programs to around 22 million locations in the U.S.

  • Consolidated Communications, Inc. - Consolidated Communications, Inc., a broadband and enterprise communication service provider, offers a variety of communication solutions to commercial, consumer, and carrier clients across 23 U.S. states. The company’s fiber network spans over 37,500 route miles, covering metro communities and rural areas. The company operates primarily in five business segments: Commercial and Carrier, Consumer, Subsidies, Network Access, and Other Products and Services. The Commercial and Carrier segment provides data and transport services, including VoIP phone and high-speed broadband Internet services, ranging from basic service plans to virtual hosted systems. It also offers commercial data services like private line data services, Ethernet services, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN). Additionally, it provides various voice services, such as conference calling, voicemail, and other customized calling services for business customers. The Consumer segment provides broadband, video, and voice services for consumers, including VoIP and data products and services, voice calling, voicemail, music, pay-per-view channels, and video-on-demand services for residential customers. The Subsidies segment offers affordable broadband services to state and federal customers in rural areas. The Network Access segment delivers long-distance call services, dedicated lines and trunks for enterprises, and interchange carriers. The Other Products and Services segment generates revenue from video advertising, telephone directory publishing, and billing and support services, among others.

  • GTT Communications, Inc. - GTT Communications, Inc. is a multinational network provider that caters to large enterprises and carrier clients. Its global network spans over 600 points of presence (PoPs) across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, the Middle East, and Australia, offering services in over 140 countries. The company provides a variety of services, including wide-area networking (WAN), internet, transport, infrastructure, unified communication, and managed services. Its WAN services include SD-WAN, MPLS, and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS). Additionally, GTT Communications offers dedicated ethernet and video transport services. It primarily provides fiber network solutions to large enterprise offices, data centers, and media hubs. Its clientele includes Over-The-Tops (OTTs) providers, internet-based technology companies, large banks, and other third-party service providers. The company also offers colocation services in over 100 facilities across North America and Europe. GTT Communications supplies both long haul G.655 dark fiber and metro G.652 dark fiber to businesses, data center facilities, and other customers worldwide. Its long-haul fiber network integrates with the metro fiber assets across Europe, providing the extensive reach necessary to build an end-to-end network with a single supplier.

  • Colt Technology Services Group Limited - Colt Technology Services Group Limited is a private network provider that connects over 900 data centers across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. With a presence in more than 32 countries, 212 cities, and 51 metro area networks worldwide, the company has deployed approximately 187,000 km of fibers. The company offers Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and cloud services to enterprise customers. It provides a range of products and services under various segments including optical, business internet, virtual private networks (VPN), ethernet, voice, cybersecurity, cloud, and data centers. In the optical product segment, the company delivers dark fiber, long haul fiber network bandwidth, private optical network, among other services. It also offers IP access, SD-WAN, IP VPN, and DDoS protection solutions to business customers. Under the cybersecurity services segment, the company provides managed firewall services, network encryption services, and secured network gateways. Moreover, the company’s dedicated cloud access segment offers a secure private network connection between office locations, data centers, and cloud service providers. It also provides voice services, phone lines, and systems for enterprises, wholesalers, and resellers across 29 countries.

  • Comcast Corporation - Comcast Corporation, a U.S.-based network solution provider, offers a variety of products and services across three business segments: enterprise, small business, and xfinity. It serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, restaurants & food services, education, and government. In the enterprise segment, Comcast provides data networking, cloud solutions, unified communications, cybersecurity services, managed services, and business TV solutions. It delivers fiber-based ethernet network services, ethernet dedicated internet, private ethernet lines, ethernet virtual private lines, and cell backhaul network solutions. The company connects to over 600 data centers across the U.S. with its fiber-based ethernet network, partnering with key data center partners like Digital Realty, Equinix, Inc., and CoreSite Realty Corporation. Comcast’s fiber network spans nearly 29 national networks across 39 states in the U.S., with around 150,000 miles of fibers providing unified connectivity to both large and small business customers. For the small business segment, Comcast offers internet, phone, business TV, and cloud solutions. These include cloud-based phone services, business internet, private and public TV, in-room entertainment, video monitoring services, and wifi solutions. The xfinity segment caters to residential applications, offering solutions like internet, TV & streaming, mobile, home security, and phone devices.

  • CenturyLink - CenturyLink, a global communications company, offers a broad range of integrated services to business and residential customers across 60 countries, with a strong presence in the U.S. The company’s operations are divided into five segments: International & Global Accounts Management (IGAM), Enterprise, Small & Medium Business (SMB), Wholesale, and Consumer. Their offerings encompass IP & data services, transport & infrastructure, voice & collaboration, and IT & managed services. IP & data services include VPN data networks, IP, ethernet, and content delivery among others. Transport & infrastructure services comprise dark fiber, wavelengths, private lines, colocation & data center services, and more. The voice & collaboration segment provides local & long-distance voice and VoIP services. Lastly, IT & managed services include managed and information technology services. CenturyLink boasts an extensive fiber network of approximately 450,000 route miles, connecting around 170,000 fiber-based enterprise buildings to both public and private data centers, as well as subsea networks. In a significant development, CenturyLink acquired Level 3 Communications, Inc. in November 2017 through a series of merger transactions.

  • NTT Communications Corporation - NTT Communications Corporation, a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, is a global telecommunication service provider. The company’s primary business involves providing inter-prefectural communication services, internet-related services, and international communication services. It operates under the long-distance & international communications business segment of NTT, Inc. The company’s offerings include network services such as VPN services, internet & cloud connectivity, and hybrid WAN services. It also provides a range of consulting services related to operations and management. NTT Communications Corporation has a significant global footprint, with operations in over 190 countries. It has a strong presence in Asia, with operations in over 62 cities across 18 Asia Pacific countries, excluding Japan.

  • Verizon - Verizon, a U.S.-based mobile communication provider, along with its subsidiaries, offers a variety of services such as communications, information, and entertainment products to consumers, businesses, and government agencies. The company operates mainly through three business segments: wireless, wireline, and corporate & others. The wireless segment provides wireless communications products and services in the U.S. on both postpaid and prepaid basis. The company is investing heavily to enhance the density and capacity of their 4G LTE and upcoming 5G network to meet the growing demand for high bandwidth. The wireline segment offers a range of communication products and services, including corporate networking solutions, security & managed network services, video & data services, and domestic & long-distance voice services. To meet the increasing demand for high bandwidth, the company is transitioning from conventional copper cables to optical-fiber cables. The corporate and other segment includes media businesses like Verizon Connect, telematics business, and other businesses. This segment also incorporates the business revenue of Yahoo! Inc., which was acquired by Verizon in June 2017.

  • Windstream Communications, LLC - Windstream Communications, LLC, a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions. It serves a wide range of customers, including residential consumers, small and large businesses, carrier partners, and enterprise organizations across the U.S. The company’s offerings are categorized into three segments: residential, business, and enterprise. It provides a variety of solutions, such as security and broadband solutions for consumers, and data, unified communications, cloud solutions, and managed services for business and enterprise clients. Under the Windstream Enterprise segment, the company offers a dark fiber network with a nationwide reach of 150,000 miles. Additionally, it provides core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 125,000 miles.

  • Zayo Group, LLC - Zayo Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., offers communication infrastructure solutions such as fiber and bandwidth connectivity, colocation, and cloud infrastructure. These services cater to data centers, cloud providers, commercial entities, and media & entertainment centers across more than 400 markets. The company’s fiber solutions are categorized into three types: dark fiber, Private Dedicated Networks (PDN), and mobile infrastructure solutions. These range from metro to long-haul solutions. With its long-haul fiber network, the company connects 13 million fiber miles. Zayo Group, LLC has a broad geographic reach, spanning various countries in North America and Europe.

Value chain-based sizing & forecasting

Supply Side Estimates

  • Company revenue estimation via referring to annual reports, investor presentations, and Hoover’s.

  • Segment revenue determination via variable analysis and penetration modeling.

  • Competitive benchmarking to identify market leaders and their collective revenue shares.

  • Forecasting via analyzing commercialization rates, pipelines, market initiatives, distribution networks, etc.

Demand side estimates

  • Identifying parent markets and ancillary markets

  • Segment penetration analysis to obtain pertinent

  • revenue/volume

  • Heuristic forecasting with the help of subject matter experts

  • Forecasting via variable analysis

Dark Fiber Network Market Report Objectives:

  • Understanding market dynamics (in terms of drivers, restraints, & opportunities) in the countries.

  • Understanding trends & variables in the individual countries & their impact on growth and using analytical tools to provide high-level insights into the market dynamics and the associated growth pattern.

  • Understanding market estimates and forecasts (with the base year as 2022, historic information from 2017 to 2021, and forecast from 2023 to 2030). Regional estimates & forecasts for each category are available and are summed up to form the global market estimates.

Dark Fiber Network Market Report Assumptions:

  • The report provides market value for the base year 2022 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of revenue/volume or both. The market for each of the segment outlooks has been provided on region & country basis for the above-mentioned forecast period.

  • The key industry dynamics, major technological trends, and application markets are evaluated to understand their impact on the demand for the forecast period. The growth rates were estimated using correlation, regression, and time-series analysis.

  • We have used the bottom-up approach for market sizing, analyzing key regional markets, dynamics, & trends for various products and end-users. The total market has been estimated by integrating the country markets.

  • All market estimates and forecasts have been validated through primary interviews with the key industry participants.

  • Inflation has not been accounted for to estimate and forecast the market.

  • Numbers may not add up due to rounding off.

  • Europe consists of EU-8, Central & Eastern Europe, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

  • Asia Pacific includes South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (Australia & New Zealand).

  • Latin America includes Central American countries and the South American continent

  • Middle East includes Western Asia (as assigned by the UN Statistics Division) and the African continent.

Primary Research

GVR strives to procure the latest and unique information for reports directly from industry experts, which gives it a competitive edge. Quality is of utmost importance to us, therefore every year we focus on increasing our experts’ panel. Primary interviews are one of the critical steps in identifying recent market trends and scenarios. This process enables us to justify and validate our market estimates and forecasts to our clients. With more than 8,000 reports in our database, we have connected with some key opinion leaders across various domains, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and the chemical sector. Our process starts with identifying the right platform for a particular type of report, i.e., emails, LinkedIn, seminars, or telephonic conversation, as every report is unique and requires a differentiated approach.

We send out questionnaires to different experts from various regions/ countries, which is dependent on the following factors:

  • Report/Market scope: If the market study is global, we send questionnaires to industry experts across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.

  • Market Penetration: If the market is driven by technological advancements, population density, disease prevalence, or other factors, we identify experts and send out questionnaires based on region or country dominance.

The time to start receiving responses from industry experts varies based on how niche or well-penetrated the market is. Our reports include a detailed chapter on the KoL opinion section, which helps our clients understand the perspective of experts already in the market space.

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