Network Engineering Services Market Report 2026

The network engineering services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $61.12 billion in 2025 to $68.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of enterprise IT infrastructure, growing internet penetration, increasing complexity of corporate networks, rising demand for secure connectivity, availability of professional network service providers.

The network engineering services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $107.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in cloud-first networking strategies, rising adoption of hybrid work environments, expansion of 5g enterprise networks, growing demand for managed security services, increasing focus on network resilience and uptime. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for network modernization services, rising adoption of wireless network deployments, growing focus on network security assessments, expansion of managed network services, enhanced emphasis on scalable network architectures.

The growing adoption of broadband is expected to drive the growth of the network engineering services market. Broadband refers to high-speed internet connectivity that is consistently faster than traditional dial-up access. It facilitates high-quality and rapid access to information, teleconferencing, data transfer, and various other functions across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, and technological development. Network engineering services strike a balance between security and the increasing demand for faster, more efficient, and more adaptable computing solutions. The COVID-19 containment measures, which included social distancing, remote working, and the closure of businesses, prompted organizations to reorganize their operations to enable remote work, leading to increased broadband adoption. For example, in July 2023, the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library reported that, as of January 2023, 72% of premises in the UK had access to gigabit-capable broadband, up from 64% in January 2022. Thus, the rise in broadband adoption is anticipated to enhance the demand for network engineering services during the forecast period.

Major players in the network engineering services market are focusing on developing innovative solutions to remain competitive. These solutions encompass advanced cybersecurity systems, software-defined networking (SDN) technologies, and intelligent network automation tools aimed at optimizing network performance and security. Tech Mahindra's launch of SANDSTORM in February 2023 exemplifies such innovation, providing a remote real-time network monitoring and smart device assurance service for telcos and enterprises.

In June 2024, Accenture, an Ireland-based global professional services firm that offers consulting, technology, and outsourcing services across various industries, acquired Fibermind for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's digital capabilities and bolster its expertise in telecommunications and technology consulting. Fibermind, based in Italy, provides digital solutions and consulting services, focusing on telecommunications, technology, and data analytics to assist businesses in optimizing their operations and enhancing customer experiences.

Major companies operating in the network engineering services market are Accenture PLC; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Juniper Networks; IBM Corporation; Cyient Limited; Datavision Inc.; Imagit Inc.; Infosys Limited; Atisdigital; Fujitsu Limited; ABB Ltd.; Avaya Inc.; Capgemini SE; Cisco Systems Inc.; Nokia Corporation; OpenGov; Oracle Corporation; UTI Group; General Electric; Honeywell International Inc.; Itron Inc.; KAPSCH Group; Microsoft Corporation; SAP SE; Schneider Electric SE; Siemens AG.

North America was the largest region in the network engineering services market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the network engineering services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the network engineering services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs are impacting the network engineering services market by increasing costs of imported networking hardware, cabling components, wireless devices, and testing equipment required for deployment and maintenance projects. Enterprises in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported network infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on service delivery tied to hardware availability. These tariffs are raising project costs and extending deployment timelines. However, they are also encouraging service providers to focus on software-driven solutions, local sourcing partnerships, and value-added consulting services.

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Network engineering services encompass the planning, implementation, and management of computer networks, providing in-house phone, data, video, and wireless network services. Service providers in network engineering collaborate with consultants, telecom companies, corporations, ISPs, and others to prepare, develop, plan, and implement projects based on customer recommendations and requirements.

The primary services offered by network engineering include network assessment, network design, and network deployment. Network assessment involves a comprehensive examination of the existing IT infrastructure, providing an overview of the current environment and suggesting changes such as network consolidation, simplification, or automation. Small, medium, and large enterprises utilize both wired and wireless network engineering services for their daily operational activities. Industries benefiting from network engineering services include banking, financial services, and insurance; telecom; information technology; healthcare; education; media and entertainment; energy and utilities; manufacturing, and other sectors.

The network engineering services market includes revenues earned by entities by organizing computer networks that provide internal phone, data, video, and wireless network services. These networks are planned, put into place, and managed. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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