Global Lit Fiber Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Multi-mode and Single-mode), By Connectivity (On-net and Off-net), By Application, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028

Global Lit Fiber Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Multi-mode and Single-mode), By Connectivity (On-net and Off-net), By Application, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028

The Global Lit Fiber Market size is expected to reach $8.9 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 15.8% CAGR during the forecast period.

Lit fiber is a live fiber-optic network that sends data through small strands of fiber optic cable. The demand for lit fiber has risen in response to the rapid development of internet bandwidth and the widespread availability of internet services over time. Businesses that rely significantly on the internet are strong advocates of the market. Reduced network scalability, latency, dependability, and increased security are all advantages of these networks for enterprises with a significant volume of data flow.

These connections are not linked to any optical equipment and are only present to be utilized at a subsequent time. It is also known as a customer-owned or service-provider-owned new fiber construction project. Network service vendors are leasing these idle fiber-optic lines in the current market. The telecommunications business was expanding in the late 1990s, and a significant amount of money was invested into establishing these fiber-optic networks. During that time, fiber networks, as well as motorways and rail lines, were aggressively laid out. A thousand miles of the regional or local network was also established throughout major cities and population centers.

A fiber-optic system that is not in operation currently is referred to dark fiber. While the fiber optics in lit fiber networks have light pulses constantly streaming through them and conveying data, the cables in dark fiber networks have no light pulses traveling through them and are mostly idle. Dark fiber networks, like lit fiber networks, are frequently controlled by service providers that lay optical fibers into the ground to construct them. However, neither the service provider nor anyone else is currently using these dark fiber networks.

COVID-19 Impact

The lit fiber market witnessed rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the outbreak, various companies adopted remote working cultures, which bolstered the demand for high bandwidth internet connectivity. As a result, the adoption of lit fiber all over the world flourished. In addition, companies are restructuring their operations and recuperating from the COVID-19 impact, which had previously resulted in stringent containment measures, such as social distancing and the shutdown of commercial activities, all of which created operational issues. The efforts of businesses in order to recover from the impact of the pandemic would lead the market to several major growth prospects in the coming years. Hence, the COVID-19 pandemic laded a positive impact on the lit fiber industry.

Market Growth Factors

Growing utilization of the internet all over the world

The internet is a worldwide network of interconnected devices. Fiber optics constitute as the internet's foundation, with optical fibers serving as the medium for transmitting data from one source to another. In recent years, a significant proportion of the world's population used the internet. The number of internet users is also increasing rapidly. The use of the internet is being driven by the rising importance of data transfer and storage, cloud computing, and IoT. The number of internet users is estimated to rise at a fast pace in the coming years with the growing number of businesses and individuals shifting to cloud spaces for several operations.

Surging demand for FTTx

Any broadband service architecture that employs lit fiber as the optical medium to carry data in a local loop for last-mile telecommunications is known as FTTx. FTTH, FTTB, FTTP, FTTN, and FTTC are all examples of FTTx. Because of its ability to support bigger bandwidth at faster speeds, lit fiber has become a crucial component for network evolution. Communication applications are continuously growing in number, and each one has features that necessitate more bandwidth and speed. Video technology, OTT, and IoT are examples of sophisticated applications. As the use of these applications grows, more network topologies, such as FTTH and FTTB, are required. The most bandwidth is consumed by video technologies.

Market Restraining Factors

More fragile and expensive

Fiber is more vulnerable to mechanical or physical damage than other metal wirings since it is lighter and thinner. When building renovations are underway, fiber optic cables can be easily cut or broken by accident, and even a single cut on the cable can cause significant disruption. It's crucial to consider this before the deployment to avoid any kind of damage to the cable. Moreover, lit fiber is costly to install. The user would also need specialized equipment to make sure that the connection is working properly, as well as the suitable personnel to set up the fiber optics equipment. The complete process of installing lit fiber can lead the user to a significant final cost.

Type Outlook

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Multi-mode and Single-mode. In 2021, the multimode segment procured the largest revenue share of the lit fiber market. The growth of this segment is significantly rising due to the fact that this method of transmission is most appropriate for short distances. It's mostly utilized in video surveillance as well as LAN (Local Area Network) networks. Over many light modes, multi-mode cables may readily transfer several light beams with increased attenuation and less brightness.

Connectivity Outlook

Based on Connectivity, the market is segmented into On-net and Off-net. In 2021, the off-net segment registered a substantial revenue share of the lit fiber market. It basically consists of a solution provider that, through a supplier agreement, rents a connection at a local area network facility. For example, while traveling on a roaming network, a user connects to customers connected to different network providers using their home network.

Application Outlook

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Networking, Aerospace & Defense, IT & Telecommunication, Industrial, and Others. In 2021, the networking segment witnessed the highest revenue share of the lit fiber market. The increasing adoption of lit fiber in this sector is attributed to the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity in this industry. Data is transmitted at a faster rate via lit fiber connections than over copper wires. Cloud-based apps, data-intensive applications, and high-bandwidth infrastructure can all benefit from illuminated fiber.

Regional Outlook

Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa. In 2021, Asia Pacific held a substantial revenue share of the lit fiber market. The factors driving growth in this region are the increasing number of technological advancements with widespread usage of technology in the IT, telecommunications, and administrative sectors. Furthermore, the strong penetration of lit fiber cables in the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors throughout Asia-Pacific is augmenting the growth of the regional market.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include AT&T, Inc., Verizon Communications, Inc., Comcast Corporation, Zayo Group, LLC (EQT Partners Digital Colony), Charter Communications, Inc., Altice USA, Inc., Crown Castle International Corp., Frontier Communications Corporation, and GigabitNow (IsoFusion).

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Type

  • Multi-mode
  • Single-mode
By Connectivity
  • On-net
  • Off-net
By Application
  • Networking
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • IT & Telecommunication
  • Industrial
  • Others
By Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
  • AT&T, Inc.
  • Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Zayo Group, LLC (EQT Partners Digital Colony)
  • Charter Communications, Inc.
  • Altice USA, Inc.
  • Crown Castle International Corp.
  • Frontier Communications Corporation
  • GigabitNow (IsoFusion)
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Lit Fiber Market, by Type
1.4.2 Global Lit Fiber Market, by Connectivity
1.4.3 Global Lit Fiber Market, by Application
1.4.4 Global Lit Fiber Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market composition and scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Lit Fiber Market by Type
3.1 Global Multi-mode Market by Region
3.2 Global Single-mode Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
4.1 Global On-net Market by Region
4.2 Global Off-net Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Lit Fiber Market by Application
5.1 Global Networking Market by Region
5.2 Global Aerospace & Defense Market by Region
5.3 Global IT & Telecommunication Market by Region
5.4 Global Industrial Market by Region
5.5 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Lit Fiber Market by Region
6.1 North America Lit Fiber Market
6.1.1 North America Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.1.1.1 North America Multi-mode Market by Country
6.1.1.2 North America Single-mode Market by Country
6.1.2 North America Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.1.2.1 North America On-net Market by Country
6.1.2.2 North America Off-net Market by Country
6.1.3 North America Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.1.3.1 North America Networking Market by Country
6.1.3.2 North America Aerospace & Defense Market by Country
6.1.3.3 North America IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
6.1.3.4 North America Industrial Market by Country
6.1.3.5 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.4 North America Lit Fiber Market by Country
6.1.4.1 US Lit Fiber Market
6.1.4.1.1 US Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.1.4.1.2 US Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.1.4.1.3 US Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.1.4.2 Canada Lit Fiber Market
6.1.4.2.1 Canada Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.1.4.2.2 Canada Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.1.4.2.3 Canada Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.1.4.3 Mexico Lit Fiber Market
6.1.4.3.1 Mexico Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.1.4.3.2 Mexico Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.1.4.3.3 Mexico Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.1.4.4 Rest of North America Lit Fiber Market
6.1.4.4.1 Rest of North America Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.1.4.4.2 Rest of North America Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.1.4.4.3 Rest of North America Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2 Europe Lit Fiber Market
6.2.1 Europe Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.1.1 Europe Multi-mode Market by Country
6.2.1.2 Europe Single-mode Market by Country
6.2.2 Europe Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.2.1 Europe On-net Market by Country
6.2.2.2 Europe Off-net Market by Country
6.2.3 Europe Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.3.1 Europe Networking Market by Country
6.2.3.2 Europe Aerospace & Defense Market by Country
6.2.3.3 Europe IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
6.2.3.4 Europe Industrial Market by Country
6.2.3.5 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.4 Europe Lit Fiber Market by Country
6.2.4.1 Germany Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.1.1 Germany Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.1.2 Germany Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.1.3 Germany Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.4.2 UK Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.2.1 UK Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.2.2 UK Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.2.3 UK Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.4.3 France Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.3.1 France Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.3.2 France Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.3.3 France Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.4.4 Russia Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.4.1 Russia Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.4.2 Russia Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.4.3 Russia Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.4.5 Spain Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.5.1 Spain Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.5.2 Spain Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.5.3 Spain Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.4.6 Italy Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.6.1 Italy Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.6.2 Italy Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.6.3 Italy Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.2.4.7 Rest of Europe Lit Fiber Market
6.2.4.7.1 Rest of Europe Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.2.4.7.2 Rest of Europe Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.2.4.7.3 Rest of Europe Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3 Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market
6.3.1 Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Multi-mode Market by Country
6.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Single-mode Market by Country
6.3.2 Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.2.1 Asia Pacific On-net Market by Country
6.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Off-net Market by Country
6.3.3 Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Networking Market by Country
6.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Market by Country
6.3.3.3 Asia Pacific IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
6.3.3.4 Asia Pacific Industrial Market by Country
6.3.3.5 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.4 Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Country
6.3.4.1 China Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.1.1 China Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.1.2 China Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.1.3 China Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.4.2 Japan Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.2.1 Japan Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.2.2 Japan Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.2.3 Japan Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.4.3 India Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.3.1 India Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.3.2 India Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.3.3 India Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.4.4 South Korea Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.4.1 South Korea Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.4.2 South Korea Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.4.3 South Korea Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.4.5 Singapore Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.5.1 Singapore Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.5.2 Singapore Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.5.3 Singapore Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.4.6 Malaysia Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.6.1 Malaysia Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.6.2 Malaysia Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.6.3 Malaysia Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.3.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market
6.3.4.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.3.4.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.3.4.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4 LAMEA Lit Fiber Market
6.4.1 LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.1.1 LAMEA Multi-mode Market by Country
6.4.1.2 LAMEA Single-mode Market by Country
6.4.2 LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.2.1 LAMEA On-net Market by Country
6.4.2.2 LAMEA Off-net Market by Country
6.4.3 LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.3.1 LAMEA Networking Market by Country
6.4.3.2 LAMEA Aerospace & Defense Market by Country
6.4.3.3 LAMEA IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
6.4.3.4 LAMEA Industrial Market by Country
6.4.3.5 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.4 LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Country
6.4.4.1 Brazil Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.1.1 Brazil Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.1.2 Brazil Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.1.3 Brazil Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.4.2 Argentina Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.2.1 Argentina Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.2.2 Argentina Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.2.3 Argentina Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.4.3 UAE Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.3.1 UAE Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.3.2 UAE Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.3.3 UAE Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.4.4 Saudi Arabia Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.4.1 Saudi Arabia Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.4.5 South Africa Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.5.1 South Africa Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.5.2 South Africa Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.5.3 South Africa Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.4.6 Nigeria Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.6.1 Nigeria Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.6.2 Nigeria Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.6.3 Nigeria Lit Fiber Market by Application
6.4.4.7 Rest of LAMEA Lit Fiber Market
6.4.4.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Type
6.4.4.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Connectivity
6.4.4.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Lit Fiber Market by Application
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 AT&T, Inc.
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expense
7.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.1.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.2 Verizon Communications, Inc.
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental Analysis
7.2.4 Recent strategies and developments:
7.2.4.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.3 Comcast Corporation
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 Recent strategies and developments:
7.3.4.1 Geographical Expansions:
7.4 Zayo Group, LLC (EQT Partners Digital Colony)
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Recent strategies and developments:
7.4.2.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.5 Charter Communications, Inc.
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.6 Altice USA, Inc.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.7 Crown Castle International Corp.
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Analysis
7.7.3 Segmental Analysis
7.8 Frontier Communications Corporation
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.9 GigabitNow (IsoFusion)
7.9.1 Company Overview

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