Communications Services

The communication services market is evolving at a remarkable rate. There is a definite shift from pigeon-holed, specific services provided by non-competing players in the value chain to a more competitive, inclusive ecosystem with organizations offering bundled, end-to-end solutions. This is characterised by the sophistication of technology and consumers’ willingness to pay for more integrated, service-centric solutions.

Frost & Sullivan’s Telecommunications research and consulting programs look evolutions of hardware and software, with focus on the services built on these technologies. This provides unique insights into the competitive dynamics of the market, detailed assessments of market opportunities, pricing strategies, demand trends, and technological developments, as well as applications and best practices for the industry. In the communications services market, we look at, among other segments:

  • Triple, Quad and Quint Play services
  • Operator and Network Provider Strategies
  • Technology Vendor Strategies
  • Regulatory Developments
  • Convergence with new technologies (cloud, mobile money)

We work closely with the world’s leading telecom firms, hardware manufacturers, service providers, OEMs and new age disruptors to build tailored, customized solutions provide clients with the best strategies for growth, supported by the right key data points researched to meet the client’s needs and the specific engagement. Our research spans broadly across the sector and provides deep insights into specific markets in the most significant areas of enterprise and consumer telecommunications industry.

  1. 14 Feb 2024  |  Global

    Top 10 Growth Opportunities in Network Services, 2024

    Security, Automation, AI, and Adjacent Services Are the Keys to Success

    Frost & Sullivan expects 2.1% year-over-year market growth for global network services in 2024. Certain services, such as software-defined wide area network/ secure access service edge (SD-WAN/SASE) and managed security, continue to experience double-digit revenue growth and will offset the declines in traditional transport services. The traditiona...

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  2. 09 Feb 2024  |  North America

    North American Network Access Services, 2023

    Businesses Technology Strategies are Prioritizing Secured Connectivity, Emphasizing the Need for Dedicated Access Services

    This research study examines the North American network access services market from 2022 to 2027. The network access services analyzed in this report include dedicated internet access (DIA), wavelength, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), and Ethernet services. The report discusses the overall status of the network access services market, examine...

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  3. 06 Dec 2023  |  Asia Pacific

    2023 SD-WAN and SASE Voice of Customer: APAC View

    Businesses in the Region are Embracing These Solutions to Support Digitalization and Strengthen Security

    In May and June 2023, Frost & Sullivan conducted a global survey of network decision makers to understand businesses perceptions and purchase decisions regarding SD-WAN and SASE. This report examines responses from APAC businesses of various sizes in verticals including financial services, healthcare, retail, education, government, technology, and...

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  4. 12 Dec 2022  |  North America

    MPLS/IP VPN Services Update, United States, 2022

    The Growing Adoption of SD-WAN has Affected MPLS/IP VPN Services' Growth Rate

    This report focuses on leading service providers that offer comprehensive multiprotocol label switching (MPLS)/Internet Protocol (IP) virtual private network (VPN) services in the United States. Service providers have been analyzed primarily on their MPLS/IP VPN portfolios, including their presence in retail and wholesale segments. This study analy...

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  5. 11 Nov 2022  |  Latin America

    Latin American Dedicated Internet Access Services Market

    Future Growth Potential of Network Service Providers is Supported by Growing Adoption of Cloud Applications

    Enterprise dedicated Internet access (DIA) services have successfully penetrated the Latin American market over the last decade and are now in a mature phase of the product life cycle. Several factors affect the adoption of DIA services in the region, including the increasing use of bandwidth-intensive collaboration tools, demand for cloud and data...

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  6. 01 Nov 2022  |  North America

    Business Carrier Ethernet Services Update—United States: 2022

    Slowing Revenue Growth Rates Attributed to Pricing Compression and Market Maturity

    In this report, Frost & Sullivan focuses on leading service providers of comprehensive business carrier Ethernet services in the US market. This market continues to experience negative Ethernet revenue growth rates primarily due to price compression and market maturity. The report delivers market forecasts for business carrier Ethernet services fro...

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  7. 10 Aug 2022  |  Latin America

    Colombia Business Outlook

    Infrastructure Development, Technological and Social Initiatives, and Demonstrated Resilience During the Pandemic Invite Investment

    For technology companies looking to expand their presence in the Latin America-Caribbean region, Colombia makes a compelling case. Before the 2020 pandemic, the country’s economy had been enjoying consistent growth rate of nearly 4% for over 50 years. Since then, continuous inflows of foreign direct investment have buoyed job creation and econo...

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  8. 16 Mar 2022  |  North America

    US SD-WAN Enterprise Survey: Vertical Market Adoption Trends

    Optimizing IT Resources, Improved Business Productivity, and Improved Customer Experience Driving SD-WAN Adoption among US Verticals

    In this study, Frost & Sullivan provides a detailed analysis of the 2021 US SD-WAN survey conducted among enterprises in the US vertical markets on their preferences for SD-WAN. The survey respondents were the IT/network decision-makers from different verticals, including financial services, healthcare, retail, government, technology, and manufactu...

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  9. 08 Mar 2022  |  Latin America

    Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Brazil's ICT Market

    A Political, Economic, Social, and Technological Analysis

    Brazil, one of the most influential countries in Latin America, witnessed a period of strong economic growth and social progress between 2003 and 2014. This positioned the country as a regional leader on several fronts. The 2014-2016 recession resulted in a downturn in economic activity, and as the country continued to recover the COVID-19 pandem...

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  10. 04 Mar 2022  |  Asia Pacific

    APAC NFV-based Virtual Network Services Growth Opportunities

    Enterprises are Increasingly Considering WAN Virtualization as Part of their Growth Strategies

    This report presents key findings on how the network function virtualization (NFV)-based virtual network services market is shaping up in the Asia-Pacific (APAC). The report talks about the key strategic imperatives for NFV-based virtual network services, examines the factors driving growth in the region, and identifies the key growth opportunities...

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