Dark Fiber Networks Market By Fiber Type (Single Mode, Multi-Mode), By Network Type (Metro Dark Fiber Networks, Long-Haul Dark Fiber Networks), By End-User (Internet Service Providers (ISPs) & Telecom, Banks, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), IT & IT Enabled Services (ITeS), Education, Manufacturing & Logistics, Hospitality & Retail, Healthcare) - Growth, Future Prospects & Competitive Analysis, 2018 - 2026

Ever-rising internet traffic worldwide to bolster the demand for dark fiber networks

Dark fiber networks market is set to reach US$ 11.57 Bn by 2026, growing with a double digit CAGR throughout the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Primarily governed by North America, dark fiber networks market is highly driven by increasing usage of the existing unlit fibers of established optical networks. The market has been witnessing high growth since 2014, due to continued increase in internet traffic worldwide and popularizing concept of using dark fiber. The internet traffic has exhibited a CAGR of over 24% during the period from 2013 to 2016. With rapidly increasing internet users as well as traffic across the world, more number of internet providers are now looking for viable ways to suffice the ever-rising demand for network bandwidth. Amidst the high demand for network bandwidth, additional fiber optic cables, called as dark fiber, installed for future use have emerged among the most promising alternative for providing additional bandwidth required. . Various major companies including Facebook, Inc., Google, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation have already invested heavily in building their own network infrastructure. The move is made considering the huge volumes of data being transferred between their data centers. Currently, Facebook transfers substantial amount of its data using the existing ‘dark fiber network’. Thus, dark fiber networks is set to witness immense growth in the following years.

Market Synopsis

Multi-mode dark fiber networks to continue leading the market

Multi-mode dark fiber networks lead the overall market accounting for more than 2/3rd of the global market value. Currently, majority of the dark fibers leased out are underground fiber networks. These are metro fiber networks having higher density of multi-mode fibers. Due to increasing prevalence of optical fiber networks across the world, more dark fiber networks are estimated to be laid in the years to come. This would ensure strong growth for multi-mode dark fiber networks segment through the forecast period.

North America leads the market; Asia Pacific to emerge as the fastest growing regional market

Currently, North America leads the market accounting for more than 40% of the overall market value worldwide. The market here is primarily backed by the U.S. due to early adoption of this concept by the nation. Due to increasing emphasis of tech giants (such as Microsoft Corporation) towards building their own networks, the demand for dark fiber is estimated to remain strong in the region. Apart from investing in network establishment, these companies are also inclined towards using dark fiber networks on lease. Since 2016, Google Fiber has been actively looking to purchase dark fiber and use them to provide internet service. Apart from business organizations and internet providers, educational institutes too form an important end-user of dark fiber in North America.

Asia Pacific is set to be the fastest growing market for dark fiber networks in the following years. Japan, China, South Korea and Australia are among the countries having high penetration of fiber optic networks. Subsequently, the countries hold huge potential for offering dark fiber for internet service. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the country laid over 2.6 Mn kilometers of optical fiber in 2015. MIIT expected over 80% of broadband users in China will be based on optical fiber network by the end of 2017. Similarly, in 2017, Reliance Jio Infocomm, one of the fastest growing 4G network in India, announced to lease dark fiber from Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. With increasing number of internet users, the trend is expected to continue in nation over the forecast period.

Merger & acquisitions to remain the key strategy

The overall dark fiber networks market is quite fragmented in nature due to presence of numerous network service providers worldwide. The market consists large number of regional companies serving limited countries, as type of offerings may vary by country. In contrast to telecom service providers, regional/local companies provide majority of the internet service, thereby limiting the scope of global players. One of the most common strategies adopted by the global players is mergers and acquisition of other small-scale network providers or their fiber optic networks. This enables the companies to expand their fiber network, thereby reaching to more number of subscribers. Popular instances include acquisition of Level 3 Communications, Inc. by CenturyLink, Inc., acquisition of FiberTower Corporation by AT&T, Inc. and acquisition of XO Communications, Inc.’s dark fiber optic network by Verizon Communications, Inc. Since size of the network plays crucial role, mergers and acquisitions are expected to remain a key strategy for the market players. Some of the major players profiled in the report include AT&T, Inc., Verizon Communications, Inc., Zayo Group, Level 3 Communications, Inc. (CenturyLink, Inc.), Comcast Corporation, Interoute Communications Ltd., FairPoint Communications, Inc., Colt Group SA, NTT Communications and Windstream Services, LLC.

Historical & Forecast Period

2016 – Historical Year
2017 – Base Year
2018-2026 – Forecast Period

This research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2016 to 2026 considering 2017 as the base year for the research. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each respective segments are calculated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

Dark fiber networks market report provides market size and estimates based on market dynamics and key trends observed in the industry. The report provides a holistic view of global dark fiber networks market based on fiber type, network type, end-user and geography. Key segments covered in the report are as follows:

Fiber Type Segment (2016–2026; US$ Mn)

• Single Mode Dark Fiber Networks
• Multi-mode Dark Fiber Networks

Network Type Segment (2016–2026; US$ Mn)

• Metro Dark Fiber Networks
• Long-haul Dark Fiber Networks

End-user Segment (2016–2026; US$ Mn)

• Internet Service Providers (ISPs) & Telecommunication
• Banks, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
• IT & ITeS
• Education
• Manufacturing & Logistics
• Hospitality & Retail
• Healthcare

Geography Segment (2016–2026; US$ Mn)

• North America
  
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Nordic Countries
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific (APAC)
  
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of APAC
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Latin America

Key questions answered in this report

• What was the market size of dark fiber networks in 2017 and forecast up to 2026?
• Which is largest regional market for dark fiber networks?
• What are the key market trends observed in the dark fiber networks market and outlook for dark fiber?
• Which is the most promising network type and end-user in dark fiber networks market?
• Who are the key players leading the market?
• What are the key strategies adopted by the leading players in market?
• What are the key internet usage trends across different geographies and sub-geographies?

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.4.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.4.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4.4 Assumptions
1.4.5 Approach Adopted

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Dark Fiber Networks Market
2.2 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By Fiber Type
2.3 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By Network Type
2.4 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By End-user
2.5 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By Geography

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
3.2 Market Drivers
3.3 Market Growth Inhibitors
3.3.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.4 Key Market Trends and Future Outlook
3.5 See-Saw Analysis
3.6 Attractive Investment Proposition
3.7 Competitive Analysis
3.7.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors
3.7.2 Key Strategies Adopted by the Leading Players

Chapter 4 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, by Fiber Type
4.1 Overview
4.2 Single Mode
4.3 Multi-mode

Chapter 5 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, by Network Type
5.1 Overview
5.2 Metro Dark Fiber Networks
5.3 Long-haul Dark Fiber Networks

Chapter 6 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, by End-user
6.1 Overview
6.2 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) & Telecom
6.3 Banks, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
6.4 IT & IT enabled Services (ITeS)
6.5 Education
6.6 Manufacturing & Logistics
6.7 Hospitality & Retail
6.8 Healthcare

Chapter 7 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis
7.1 Overview
7.2 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026
7.2.1 Market Analysis
7.3 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026
7.3.1 Market Analysis
7.4 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026
7.4.1 Market Analysis
7.5 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026
7.5.1 U.S.
7.5.2 Canada

Chapter 8 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis
8.1 Overview
8.2 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026
8.2.1 Market Analysis
8.3 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026
8.3.1 Market Analysis
8.4 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026
8.4.1 Market Analysis
8.5 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026
8.5.1 U.K.
8.5.2 Germany
8.5.3 Nordic Countries
8.5.4 Rest of Europe

Chapter 9 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis
9.1 Overview
9.2 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026
9.2.1 Market Analysis
9.3 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026
9.3.1 Market Analysis
9.4 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026
9.4.1 Market Analysis
9.5 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026
9.5.1 China
9.5.2 Japan
9.5.3 South Asia
9.5.4 Rest of Asia Pacific

Chapter 10 Rest of the World (RoW) Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026
10.2.1 Market Analysis
10.3 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026
10.3.1 Market Analysis
10.4 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026
10.4.1 Market Analysis
10.5 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026
10.5.1 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
10.5.2 Latin America

Chapter 11 Company Profiles
11.1 AT&T, Inc.
11.2 Colt Group SA
11.3 Comcast Corporation
11.4 FairPoint Communications, Inc.
11.5 Interoute Communications Ltd.
11.6 Level 3 Communications, Inc. (CenturyLink, Inc.)
11.7 NTT Communications
11.8 Verizon Communications, Inc.
11.9 Windstream Services, LLC.
11.10 Zayo Group

Note :

Profiles of specific players, if required, shall be added to the report upon request

List of Tables :

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Dark Fiber Networks Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Fiber Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 14 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By Network Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 16 AT&T, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 17 Colt Group SA: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 18 Comcast Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 19 FairPoint Communications, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 20 Interoute Communications Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 21 Level 3 Communications, Inc. (CenturyLink, Inc.): Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 22 NTT Communications: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 23 Verizon Communications, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 24 Windstream Services, LLC.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 25 Zayo Group: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
 
List of Figures :

FIG. 1 Global Dark Fiber Networks: Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By Fiber Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By Network Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By End-user, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market, By Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 8 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 9 See-Saw Analysis: Global Dark Fiber Networks Market
FIG. 10 Attractive Investment Proposition
FIG. 11 Market Positioning of Key Dark Fiber Network Providers, 2017
FIG. 12 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value Contribution, By Fiber Type, 2017 & 2026 (%)
FIG. 13 Global Single Mode Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 14 Global Multi-mode Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 15 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value Contribution, By Network Type, 2017 & 2026 (%)
FIG. 16 Global Metro Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 17 Global Long-haul Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 18 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value Contribution, By End-user, 2017 & 2026 (%)
FIG. 19 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from ISPs & Telecom, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 20 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from BFSI, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 21 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from IT & ITeS, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 22 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from Education, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 23 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from Manufacturing & Logistics, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 24 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from Hospitality & Retail, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 25 Global Dark Fiber Networks Market Value from Healthcare, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 26 North America Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 27 Europe Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 28 Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 29 RoW Dark Fiber Networks Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)