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. 13 Oct 2025  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    2025 Global Managed Network Services: Voice of Customer Survey

    Organizations’ Preferences in Managed Network Services

    Frost & Sullivan conducted a global survey of network decision-makers in October and November 2024 to understand organizations’ perceptions, decisions, and purchases regarding managed network services. This analysis contrasts global responses with regional results. Respondents represented a range of industries and business sizes from 19 countries, ...

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  2. 09 Oct 2025  |  North America  |  Frost Radar

    Frost Radar™: Managed SD-WAN in North America, 2025

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

    Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is rapidly evolving into a strategic enabler of secure, agile, and cloud-centric enterprise operations. As complexity grows, demand for managed SD-WAN services is surging, helping organizations streamline deployment and maximize value. Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Global Network Survey reveals North America...

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  3. 26 Sep 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Innovations in Generative AI, FinOps Solution, Edge AI, Deepfake Detection, Travel Management, App Testing, Cellular and Edge IoT

    IT, Computing and Communications Technology Opportunity Engine

    This edition captures developments related to Generative AI, AI-driven SaaS Platform, FinOps Solution, Edge AI, Deepfake Detection, Smart Travel Management, AI-powered App Testing, Cellular IoT Solution, Industrial IoT Edge Solution, Data Labeling.ITCC TOE’s mission is to investigate emerging wireless communication and computing technology areas in...

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  4. 11 Sep 2025  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    2025 UCC Buyers Perspectives – Investment Priorities in 2025 and Beyond

    The Pillars of Effective Communication: Manageability, Security, Integration, and Interoperability

    This year's Frost & Sullivan UCC IT Decision Maker (ITDM) survey reveals that organizations are increasingly prioritizing manageability and integration to drive operational efficiency and flexibility. At the same time, seamless integration capabilities, especially through the adoption of APIs and third-party tool compatibility, are essential for ag...

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  5. 04 Sep 2025  |  North America  |  Market Research

    North American Retail and Wholesale Ethernet Market Forecast, 2025

    The Adoption of Advanced Technologies is Negatively Impacting this Mature Market

    In this study, Frost & Sullivan focuses on leading service providers that provide comprehensive Ethernet services (retail and wholesale) offerings in North America. The North American Ethernet services market continues to experience negative revenue growth rates, primarily due to price compression, market maturity, and the increasing adoption of SD...

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  6. 29 Aug 2025  |  Global  |  Market Research

    The CPaaS Revolution: APIs, AI, and the New Era of Communication

    AI-Powered Innovation Creates Differentiation and Boosts Value Propositions

    Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 IT decision-maker (ITDM) survey was conducted to gain insights into the following end-user organizations’ priorities: - Current communications and collaboration technology adoption rates and future adoption plans. - Demand for communications platform as a service (CPaaS) and programmable communications functionality throug...

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  7. 29 Aug 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SaaS, Fintech, IoT Platform, Edge Computing, Wireless Connectivity, and Software Defined Networks

    IT, Computing and Communications Technology Opportunity Engine

    The rapid evolution of fintech demands innovative solutions that integrate advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability. This edition of IT, Computing and Communications (ITCC) Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures developments related to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SaaS, Fintech, IoT Platform, Edge C...

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  8. 28 Aug 2025  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    Voice of Customer: SD-WAN and SASE, Global, 2025

    IT Decision-Makers’ Insights and Preferences

    This global survey, conducted annually by Frost & Sullivan’s ICT practice, captures customer insights and preferences regarding network technologies and related services. The 2025 edition spans 19 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with 16% of respondents from the United States. To ensure data relevance, participants c...

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  9. 30 Jul 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Hyper-Distributed Edge, Edge IoT, Application Risk Platform, 5G Data Management, AI Voice, Private Network PaaS, No-Code Automation, Vision AI

    IT, Computing and Communications Technology Opportunity Engine

    This edition of IT, Computing and Communications (ITCC) Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures developments related to Hyper-Distributed Edge Cloud, Edge AI Orchestration, Edge IoT, Real Time Analytics, Marketplace, Application Risk, 5G Data Management, AI Voice, Private Network PaaS, No-Code Workflow Automation, Vision AI, Digital Learning a...

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  10. 27 Jun 2025  |  Global  |  Technology Research

    Growth Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, Edge AI, Conversational AI, Agentic AI, Wearable Technology, Large Language Models, and Spatial & Immersive Technologies

    IT, Computing and Communications Technology Opportunity Engine

    This edition of IT, Computing and Communications (ITCC) Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) highlights breakthrough innovations across conversational AI, multimodal intelligence, edge computing, wearable tech, spatial analytics, and enterprise AI platforms. Notable developments include AI-powered multi-agent orchestration for enterprise workflows, ...

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