세계의 도매 통신 사업자 시장 규모는 2022년에 3,972억 1,890만 달러로 평가되었고, 2019-2032년 예측 기간 동안 CAGR 11.54%로 성장할 것으로 예측됩니다. 도매 통신 사업자는 대역폭, 음성 통화 시간, 모바일 로밍 등의 통신 서비스를 다른 통신 사업자나 기업에 대여 또는 판매하는 백본 제공업체입니다. 소매 고객과 직접 거래하는 대신 상호 연결성과 비용 효율적인 통신을 확보함으로써 보다 광범위한 통신 생태계를 지원합니다.
세계의 도매 통신 사업자 시장에서는 데이터, 클라우드 솔루션 및 디지털 서비스에 대한 수요가 대규모 인프라 업데이트를 추진하고 있습니다. 사업자는 첨단 광섬유, 해저 케이블 및 지상 케이블에 투자하는 동시에 데이터센터와 공동 위치 시설도 제공합니다. 이러한 발전으로 인프라 공유를 통한 CAPEX의 효율화가 가능해지고, 네트워크의 강인성, 고가용성 및 세계적인 디지털 변환 요건에 대응하는 유연성이 확보되고 있습니다.
북미는 5G, 클라우드, 엣지 컴퓨팅이 주요 요인이 되어 대규모 도매 수요를 낳고 있는 기술 집약형 시장입니다. 인프라의 성장은 유망하지만, 케이블 사업자 등 비전통적인 기업과의 경쟁으로 수익 구조가 재편되고 있습니다. 2022년 북미의 도매 통신 시장은 미국이 717억 6,990만 달러, 캐나다가 113억 7,040만 달러로 견인했습니다.
유럽 시장은 스마트 디바이스의 보급, 저지연 연결의 필요성, 클라우드 통합에 의해 크게 플러스 방향으로 추이하고 있습니다. 유럽 시장의 강점은 영국(218억 4,900만 달러), 독일(180억 달러), 프랑스(117억 7,360만 달러)가 지원하고 있습니다.
아시아태평양 시장은 가장 높은 성장률을 보여줍니다. 이러한 성장은 모바일 이용의 급증 및 클라우드 서비스 수요의 확대에 의해 지원되고 있습니다. 아시아태평양은 가장 큰 공헌 지역으로 중국(790억 5,570만 달러), 일본(305억 5,530만 달러), 인도(164억 9,020만 달러)가 시장을 견인했습니다.
본 보고서에서는 세계의 도매 통신 사업자 시장을 조사했으며, 시장 정의 및 개요, 시장 성장에 대한 각종 영향요인 분석, 시장 규모 추이 및 예측, 각종 구분, 지역 및 주요 국가별 분석, 경쟁 환경, 주요 기업의 프로파일 등을 정리했습니다.
Global Wholesale Telecom Carrier Market Research Report by Solution [Voice Termination, SMS Messaging Services, VoIP Solutions, Data Roaming Services, International Call Services, SIP Trunking, Mobile Number Portability, Cloud Communication Services, Network Security Solutions, Interconnection Services, MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Solutions, Bandwidth on Demand, Colocation Services, Hosted PBX Services, Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services, Data Center Services, Ethernet Services, Content Delivery Network (CDN) Services, Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) Services, International Data Services, Dark Fiber Services, Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Services, Satellite Communication Services, IoT Connectivity Solutions, Cloud Connectivity Services, Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Services, 5G Network Services, Network Monitoring and Management Services, Disaster Recovery Services, Network Consulting Services, Managed Network Services, Mobile Device Management (MDM) Solutions, Network Virtualization Services, DDoS Protection Services, Internet Transit Services, Mobile Advertising Solutions, Mobile Payment Solutions, Network Equipment Sales and Leasing, Video Conferencing Services, Unified Communications Solutions, Network Traffic Optimization, Fraud Management Solutions, Network Performance Monitoring, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Solutions, Business Continuity Services, Blockchain-based Telecom Solutions, Wholesale Voice Trading Platforms, Network Capacity Planning, Over-the-Top (OTT) Service Solutions, Network Infrastructure Management Services, Multi-Cloud Connectivity Services, Others], by Organization Size (SMEs, Large Enterprises), by Passive Device Type [Internet Service Providers (ISPS), Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), VoIP Service Providers, Cable TV Operators, Government Agencies, Educational Institutes, Content Providers, Others], and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America) Forecast till 2032
Industry Overview
The global wholesale telecom carrier market size reached USD 397,218.9 million in 2022, with growth expected at a CAGR of 11.54% during 2019-2032. Wholesale telecom carriers are backbone providers that lease or sell telecom services like bandwidth, voice minutes, and mobile roaming to other operators and businesses. Instead of dealing directly with retail customers, they support the broader telecom ecosystem by ensuring interconnectivity and cost-efficient communication.
In the global wholesale telecom carrier market, the demand for data, cloud solutions, and digital services is driving the upgrading of the infrastructure on a large scale. Carriers invest in advanced fiber, subsea, and terrestrial cables, and at the same time, they provide datacenter and co-location facilities. These advancements enable CAPEX through infrastructure sharing, and they assure the network resilience, high availability, as well as the flexibility to support the changing digital transformation requirements all over the world.
Major Company Development
In May 2023, AT&T and BlackRock made a public announcement about the commencement of their joint venture, Gigapower LLC, to widen the availability of state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure in certain U.S. metro markets. AT&T brings to the table the expertise of fiber investment that is second to none, whereas BlackRock takes the lead in the area of infrastructure investment. Partnership is the promise made, among others, to the closing of digital gaps that will not only allow well-heeled network resilience but also create a fiber ecosystem that is ready for the future and is capable of supporting the data and digital service needs of the United States as it grows.
Major players in the global wholesale telecom carrier market are Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, S.A., Singtel, NTT Communications, BT Wholesale, Rogers Communications, Swisscom, A1 Group, KDDI Corporation, and Saudi Telecom Company.
Report Attribute Details
Market Size 2022 USD 397,218.9 Million
CAGR (2019-2032) 11.54%
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2019-2032
Industry Segmentations
By Solution- Voice Termination: -0.03%, SMS Messaging Services: 0.26%.
By Organization Size- SMEs: 8.04%, Large Enterprises: 12.68%.
By Passive Device Type- Internet Service Providers: 11.91%, Mobile Network Operators: 9.72%.
North America is a technology-intensive market with 5G, cloud, and edge computing being the main factors that have generated massive wholesale demand. The revenue structure is being reshaped by competition from non-traditional players, such as cable providers, even though the growth of infrastructure is promising. In 2022, North America's wholesale telecom market was anchored by the U.S. with USD 71,769.9 million, alongside Canada's USD 11,370.4 million.
The wholesale market for Europe's telecom has been trending positively to a large degree due to the adoption of smart devices, the need for low-latency connections, and the integration of clouds. Europe's market strength came from the UK, Germany, and France, valued at USD 21,849.0 million, USD 18,000.0 million, and USD 11,773.6 million.
The regional wholesale telecom market of Asia-Pacific is growing at the highest rate compared to other regions globally. The growth is supported by the rapid increase in mobile usage and the rising demand for cloud-based services. APAC emerged as the largest contributor, led by China at USD 79,055.7 million, supported by Japan (USD 30,555.3 million) and India (USD 16,490.2 million).
MEA's telecom market is defined by rapid 5G adoption in the Gulf states and expanding fiber footprints across emerging economies. Governments are promoting connectivity through spectrum allocation and digital infrastructure investments. Yet, regional disparities between urban and rural zones limit the uniform pace of wholesale adoption.
South America's wholesale telecom sector is expanding through investments in fiber and wireless connectivity, alongside the adoption of OTT solutions. Brazil remains the largest market, with IoT projects pushing wholesale data requirements. Despite strong potential, economic instability and infrastructure gaps restrict smooth market penetration across the continent.