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. 08 Apr 2026  |  North America  |  Market Research

    North American Consumer Communication Services Tracker, Q2 2025

    Subscriber, Revenue, Net Add (Loss), Projection, and Market Share Tracker for Future Growth Potential of Broadband, Video, Voice, and Wireless Services

    This tracker provides quarterly updates for key segments in the North American consumer communications services market, including broadband, video, voice, and wireless. Highlights include growth in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections, which drove strong net additions in broadband subscribers. CSPs focused their investments on widening their fiber ...

    $2,450.00
  2. 26 Mar 2026  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

    Top 10 Growth Opportunities in Enterprise Network Services, 2026

    Agentic AI, Embedded Security, Sovereignty, Quantum Readiness, and Software-Driven Infrastructure Navigate Network Modernization Efforts

    Enterprise network services are undergoing structural transformation, driven by AI adoption, distributed architectures, regulatory complexity, and rising performance expectations. Managed and co-managed models are gaining momentum as organizations prioritize operational resilience, shared accountability, and access to automation at scale, capabilit...

    $2,450.00
  3. 27 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in AI-Integrated Consumer Behavior, Explainable AI, Seamless Gaming, Feature-flag technology, Intelligent Signal Processing, and E-sim Platform

    IT, Computing and Communications Technology Opportunity Engine

    This edition of the ITCC Technology Opportunity Engine explores growth in AI-integrated consumer behavior, explainable AI, seamless gaming, feature-flag tech, intelligent signal processing, e-SIM platforms, custom software, video intelligence, automated workflows, AI support agents, network APIs, real purchase data, edge digital twins, dynamic rewa...

    $950.00
  4. 04 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Cellular Versus Satellite Networks: Coverage, Reach, and Real-World Presence

    Growth opportunities for cellular and satellite communications as distinct entities

    This report examines the global landscape of cellular and satellite communication technologies, assessing their current status and identifying strategic business growth opportunities. It provides a comprehensive overview through historical timelines, core technological advancements, regional market presence, key growth parameters, and diverse use c...

    $4,950.00
  5. 03 Feb 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Technological Advancements in 3D Integrated Circuits (3D ICs) Transforming the Semiconductor Industry

    Unlocking Next-Generation Performance and Growth in Semiconductor Packaging

    3D ICs are redefining semiconductor innovation by enabling significant gains in performance, density, and energy efficiency. This report provides an executive view of how advances in vertical stacking, heterogeneous integration, chiplet-based design, and advanced packaging are reshaping design and manufacturing strategies across the industry. It hi...

    $4,950.00
  6. This edition of the ITCC Technology Opportunity Engine captures developments related to AI Observability, Enterprise AI Data Integration, Geospatial Estimator Platform, Edge AI-Driven IoT Platform, AIIoT & Edge Platform, AI-Optimized Edge Processing, Cloud-Native Infrastructure Management, Blockchain Payment, Quantum-Classical Hybrid Computing Plat...

    $950.00
  7. 29 Jan 2026  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Computational Transformation

    Assessing Technological Breakthroughs and Commercial Readiness Across the Global Quantum Ecosystem

    Quantum computing has entered a critical transition phase, moving from R&D experimentation toward early commercialization. This report examines what this supercritical period means for the global quantum computing landscape between 2025 and 2030 and the implications for enabling technological development across hardware, software, and cloud deploym...

    $4,950.00
  8. 22 Jan 2026  |  North America  |  Market Research

    North American Wavelength Services Forecast, 2025–2029

    Increasing Adoption of Advanced Technologies Continue to Drive the Demand for Wavelength Services and Create Future Growth Opportunities

    This study examines the North American wavelength services market from 2024 to 2029, which will continue to witness a single-digit growth rate throughout the forecast period, driven by exponential bandwidth demand from wholesale and retail customers. The study covers revenue forecasts, revenue split by retail and wholesale, revenue split by transpo...

    $4,950.00
  9. 31 Dec 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global SD-WAN Vendor Infrastructure, 2025

    AI and Multicloud Adoption is Accelerating the Growth Potential of SD-WAN

    The global SD-WAN infrastructure market continues to demonstrate strong growth dynamics, surpassing $6.57 billion in 2024 with a year-over-year increase of 28.1%. Looking ahead, the market is projected to grow at a 15.1% CAGR through 2029, driven by accelerated digital transformation, increasingly complex network environments, and a surge in cloud-...

    $2,450.00
  10. 30 Dec 2025  |  North America  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Wavelength Services in North America, 2025

    A Benchmarking System to Spark Companies to Action - Innovation That Fuels New Deal Flow and Growth Pipelines

    The North American wavelength services market is in the mature stage of the product life cycle. In recent years, the request for wavelength services has snowballed, driven by exponential demand for high bandwidth from wholesale and retail customers looking to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, the adoption of AI-enabled applicatio...

    $4,950.00