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. 31 Aug 2026  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    Growth Opportunities for Communications and Collaboration in the Travel, Hospitality, and Passenger Transport Industry, Global, 2026–2029

    Reimagining Travel Experiences in the Age of AI and Automation

    This study examines growth opportunities for communications and collaboration technologies across the travel, hospitality, and passenger transport industry, drawing on Frost & Sullivan's 2026 information technology decision-maker (ITDM) survey. It captures how organizations in this sector are prioritizing, funding, and modernizing their unified com...

    $4,950.00
  2. 04 Aug 2026  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    Voice of Customer Network & Wireless Services Survey, Global, 2026

    Enterprise Network Evolution 2026: Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) as the Catalyst for Multi-Cloud, Edge, and Security Convergence

    This Frost & Sullivan 2026 Voice of the Customer survey analyzes enterprise network priorities and the growing role of NaaS across a global sample of 1,200+ IT decision-makers. The research shows that enterprise networks are expanding and becoming more distributed, increasing demand for reliability, uptime, and observability as core provider differ...

    $4,950.00
  3. 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, ...

    $4,950.00
  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...

    $4,950.00
  5. 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...

    $4,950.00
  6. 17 Mar 2025  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    Voice of the Customer:Enterprise Network Services, 2024

    Network Access Insights and Preferences

    The primary objective of this Voice of the Customer survey was to gather insights from network and IT decision-makers and understand their preferences regarding network and related services. Conducted annually by Frost & Sullivan across the ICT practice, the survey focuses on network technologies. It takes a comprehensive, global approach, with par...

    $4,950.00
  7. 06 Oct 2016  |  Global  |  Customer Research

    Navigating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

    A Customer Perspective

    This study is derived from a survey of IT decision makers around the world across multiple industries. It provides insightful information on what drives investment in IT solutions, the IT-related challenges that organizations face today, and most importantly, plans for IT budgets. Technologies covered include Enterprise Mobility Management, Social ...

    $3,000.00