Dark Fiber Network Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Fiber Type (Single Mode, Multi-mode), By Network Type (Metro, Long-haul), By Application (Telecom, Oil & Gas, BFSI, Medical, Railway), And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

Dark Fiber Network Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Fiber Type (Single Mode, Multi-mode), By Network Type (Metro, Long-haul), By Application (Telecom, Oil & Gas, BFSI, Medical, Railway), And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

Dark Fiber Network Market Growth & Trends

The global dark fiber market size is predicted to attain USD 13.45 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2022 to 2030. Dark fiber has emerged as a sustainable solution for various organizations that are focusing on enhanced communication and network management. Continuously increasing penetration of internet services over the period has paved the way for the high demand for internet bandwidth. This demand is expected to remain rampant over the forecast period. This is the most significant factor responsible for market growth across the globe. The market is strongly supported by companies with a high reliance on internet connectivity. These networks are highly beneficial for organizations with a high volume of data flow in their operation. These benefits include reduced network latency, scalability, reliability, and enhanced security.

In fiber-optic communications, fiber optic cables that are not yet put in service by a provider or carrier, are termed dark fiber or unlit fiber. Network communications and telecom usually use the network, and currently, there are lots of dark fiber cables across the globe. In regular fiber networks, information is sent through the cables in light pulses. Whereas dark fiber networks are known to be ‘dark’ as no light or data is transmitted from them.

Dark fiber networks can be installed and set up using point-to-multipoint or point-to-point configurations. Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) is an essential factor for the improvement and development of dark fiber networks. DWDM occurs when many data signals are transmitted using the same optical fiber at the same time. Although these signals are transmitted around the same time, they are transmitted at separate and unique wavelengths to keep these data signals separate. The significant benefits of DWDM include an increase in bandwidth of the optical fiber, high-quality internet performance, lightning-fast internet, and a secure and powerful network.

Dark fiber networks are not just used for business purposes but can be installed beneath land and oceans. Some of the interesting use cases of dark fiber include earthquake research and monitoring permafrost. Amongst many advantages, some of the disadvantages of the dark fiber network include high initial cost and loss of time in setting up your infrastructure, and high repairing and maintenance costs. Similarly, large dark fiber networks are currently available in metropolitan cities only and are yet to become available in small cities and towns.

Dark Fiber Network Market Report Highlights

  • The significant benefits of dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) include an increase in bandwidth of the optical fiber, high-quality internet performance, lightning-fast internet, and a secure and powerful network.
  • Telecommunication is anticipated to present promising growth prospects due to the growing adoption of the 5G technology in communication and data transmission services.
  • Medical and military and aerospace application segments are poised to witness significant growth, attributed to the increasing adoption of optic technology devices.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth owing to technological advancements and large-scale adoption of the technology in the IT and telecommunication and administrative sectors.
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.3. List of Data Sources
1.4. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Market Snapshot
2.3. Segmental Insights
2.4. Dark Fiber Network Market Revenue Estimates, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, & Scope Outlook
3.1. Market Segmentation
3.2. Dark Fiber Network Market Size & Growth Prospects
3.3. Dark Fiber Network Market - Value Chain Analysis
3.4. Dark Fiber Network Penetration & Growth Prospects Mapping
3.5. Dark Fiber Network Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.1.1. The rising penetration of internet across the globe coupled with need for higher bandwidth
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.2.1. Lack of dark fiber availability and impact of anti-municipal broadband legislation in the U.S
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.3.1. Increased emphasis on dark fiber for 5G mobile backhaul (MBH) network upgrades
3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
3.5.4.1. High costs of leased dark fiber network along with the need of expert staff
3.6. Dark Fiber Network Market - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.6.1. Supplier power
3.6.2. Buyer power
3.6.3. Substitution threat
3.6.4. Threat from new entrant
3.6.5. Competitive rivalry
3.7. Dark Fiber Network Market - PEST analysis
3.7.1. Political landscape
3.7.2. Economic landscape
3.7.3. Social landscape
3.7.4. Technology landscape
3.8. Major Deals & Strategic Alliances Analysis
3.8.1. New Product Developments
3.8.2. Mergers & acquisitions
3.8.3. Partnerships and Agreements
3.8.4. Expansion
3.9. Covid-19 Impact on Dark Fiber Network Market
Chapter 4. Dark Fiber Network Market: Pricing Analysis
4.1. Dark Fiber Lease Pricing Analysis
4.1.1. U.S.
4.1.2. Brazil
4.1.3. Australia
4.1.4. Spain
4.1.5. Germany
4.2. Assumption and Derivation of Pricing Range Estimations
Chapter 5. Dark Fiber Network Market: Fiber Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Fiber Type Analysis & Market Share, 2021 & 2030
5.2. Single Mode
5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3. Multi-mode
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Dark Fiber Network Market: Network Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Network Type Analysis & Market Share, 2021 & 2030
6.2. Metro
6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3. Long-haul
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Dark Fiber Network Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Dark Fiber Network Market, By Application Analysis & Market Share, 2021 & 2030
7.2. Telecom
7.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3. Oil & Gas
7.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.4. Military & Aerospace
7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.5. BFSI
7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.6. Medical
7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.7. Railway
7.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.8. Others
7.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Dark Fiber Network Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Dark Fiber Network Market Share by Region, 2021 & 2030
8.2. North America
8.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.5. U.S.
8.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.6. Canada
8.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.7. Mexico
8.2.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.2.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5. U.K.
8.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.6. Germany
8.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5. China
8.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.6. India
8.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.7. Japan
8.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5. South America
8.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.5. Brazil
8.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6. Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030
8.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by fiber type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by network type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Competitive Analysis
9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
9.2. Company/Competition Categorization (Key Innovators, Market Leaders, Emerging Players)
9.3. Vendor Landscape
9.3.1. Key Company Market Share Analysis, 2021
9.4. Company Analysis Tools
9.4.1. Market Position Analysis
9.4.2. Competitive Dashboard Analysis
9.4.3. Synergy Analysis
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Company Profiles
10.1.1. AT&T, Inc.
10.1.1.1. Company overview
10.1.1.2. Financial performance
10.1.1.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.1.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.2. Colt Group SA
10.1.2.1. Company overview
10.1.2.2. Financial performance
10.1.2.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.2.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.3. Comcast Corporation
10.1.3.1. Company overview
10.1.3.2. Financial performance
10.1.3.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.3.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.4. Consolidated Communications
10.1.4.1. Company overview
10.1.4.2. Financial performance
10.1.4.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.4.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.5. Interoute Communications Ltd.
10.1.5.1. Company overview
10.1.5.2. Financial performance
10.1.5.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.5.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.6. Level 3 Communications, Inc. (CenturyLink, Inc.)
10.1.6.1. Company overview
10.1.6.2. Financial performance
10.1.6.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.6.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.7. NTT Communications
10.1.7.1. Company overview
10.1.7.2. Financial performance
10.1.7.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.7.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.8. Verizon Communications, Inc.
10.1.8.1. Company overview
10.1.8.2. Financial performance
10.1.8.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.8.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.9. Windstream Services, LLC.
10.1.9.1. Company overview
10.1.9.2. Financial performance
10.1.9.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.9.4. Strategic initiatives
10.1.10. Zayo Group
10.1.10.1. Company overview
10.1.10.2. Financial performance
10.1.10.3. Product benchmarking
10.1.10.4. Strategic initiatives

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