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Dark Fiber Network Operators in the US - Industry Market Research Report

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  • 44 Pages
  • June 2023
  • Region: United States
  • IBISWorld
  • ID: 2148701

Going dark: Competition from telecommunications carriers hampered growth

Robust growth in online technology and capabilities has benefited dark fiber network operators, as more businesses and corporate clients continue to look for fast, efficient and available internet connections. With internet traffic volume booming and steady growth across core demand channels, operators received a consistent stream of localized and national clients looking to advance their bandwidth capacity and accelerate adoption of the latest digitization trends. But a sudden shift away from multi-user internet usage during COVID-19 severely harmed core revenue channels. Although economic conditions improved, heightened inflationary pressures continue to provide roadblocks in construction costs associated with new dark fiber networks. These trends are expected to cause revenue to tumble at a CAGR of 7.9% to an estimated $2.3 billion through the end of 2023, despite anticipated growth of 6.3% in 2023.

Dark fiber network operators primarily lease unlit (unused) direct fiber-optic networks to third-party organizations. The industry excludes companies that primarily provide lit services and proprietary and traditional cable operators.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.


Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
  • Industry Definition
  • Main Activities
  • Similar Industries
  • Additional Resources
INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Executive Summary
  • Key External Drivers
  • Current Performance
  • Industry Outlook
  • Industry Life Cycle
PRODUCTS & MARKETS
  • Supply Chain
  • Products & Services
  • Demand Determinants
  • Major Markets
  • International Trade
  • Business Locations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Market Share Concentration
  • Key Success Factors
  • Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Basis of Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Industry Globalization
MAJOR COMPANIES
OPERATING CONDITIONS
  • Capital Intensity
  • Technology & Systems
  • Revenue Volatility
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Industry Assistance
KEY STATISTICS
  • Industry Data
  • Annual Change
  • Key Ratios
JARGON & GLOSSARY

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Crown Castle International Corp
  • Lumen Technologies, Inc.
  • Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
  • Resurgence Infrastructure Group

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