The next-generation network market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.41 billion in 2025 to $38.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of traditional telecom networks, adoption of ip-based communication, rise in internet traffic, development of broadband infrastructure, deployment of early cloud services.
The next-generation network market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to implementation of 5g and beyond networks, growth in cloud-based services, adoption of automated network management, increased demand for enterprise connectivity, integration with iot and edge computing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include network function virtualization (nfv), software-defined networking (sdn), converged network infrastructure, network automation and orchestration, high-capacity bandwidth deployment.
The growing penetration of 5G is expected to drive the growth of the next-generation network market in the coming years. 5G, the fifth generation of mobile network technology, offers faster data speeds, lower latency, higher capacity, and support for a wide range of applications and connected devices compared to previous generations. The expansion of 5G is fueled by rising demand for high-speed connectivity, the emergence of new technologies, and competitive dynamics among telecommunications companies and mobile network operators. The increasing adoption of 5G accelerates the development and deployment of next-generation networks to deliver advanced services, support emerging technologies, and drive innovation across various sectors. For example, in September 2023, according to 5G Americas, a US-based industry trade organization, North America had 151 million 5G connections and 496 million LTE connections in Q2 2023, with projections to reach 669 million by 2028. Therefore, the rising 5G penetration is contributing to the growth of the next-generation network market.
Key players in the next-generation network market are prioritizing the development of innovative products featuring advanced technologies, such as HPE Aruba Networking Central, to enhance their market competitiveness. HPE Aruba Networking Central plays a critical role in enabling next-generation networks to address the growing demands for speed, reliability, and scalability in today's digital landscape. For instance, in April 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduced HPE Aruba Networking Central, a cloud-native network management solution designed to streamline network operations and enhance productivity for enterprise IT teams. Leveraging artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps), the platform automates manual tasks, empowering networking teams to focus on strategic initiatives. It boasts an operator-centric design, time-travel capabilities for network recovery, multi-layer topology visualization, intelligent assurance indicators, and AI-driven insights for root cause analysis and recommendations.
In July 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), a US-based information technology company, acquired Juniper Networks Inc. for approximately $14 billion. Through this acquisition, HPE aims to expand its next-generation networking portfolio by integrating Juniper’s AI-native Mist platform, cloud-managed campus and data-center solutions, and advanced routing technologies to strengthen its position in AI-driven and cloud-first network infrastructure. Juniper Networks Inc. is a US-based networking company that provides high-performance routing, switching, security, and AI-powered cloud networking solutions for enterprises, service providers, and government organizations.
Major companies operating in the next-generation network market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Microsoft Corporation; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; IBM Corporation; Oracle Corporation; Cisco Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; NEC Corporation; Nokia Corporation; ZTE Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Juniper Networks Inc.; Ciena Corporation; Mavenir Systems Inc.; Tata Communications Limited; AsiaInfo Technologies Limited; ADTRAN Inc.; EXFO Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; TelcoBridges; TELES AG; KPN International B.V.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the next-generation network market in 2025. The regions covered in the next-generation network market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the next-generation network market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs have impacted the Next-Generation Network Market by increasing costs of routers, switches, optical network equipment, and network management software. Telecom service providers and internet service providers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have faced delayed deployments and higher equipment prices. The tariffs have particularly affected segments such as high-capacity routers, SDN-enabled switches, and NFV platforms. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing initiatives, fostered innovation in network automation and orchestration, and prompted companies to optimize network solutions for cost efficiency and performance.
The next-generation network market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides next-generation network market statistics, including next-generation network industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a next-generation network market share, detailed next-generation network market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the next-generation network industry. This next-generation network market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
A Next-Generation Network (NGN) is a telecommunications network architecture that integrates advanced technologies and protocols to deliver enhanced performance, flexibility, and scalability compared to traditional networks. It is designed to support a variety of services, including voice, data, and multimedia communications, across a unified and converged network infrastructure.
The primary offerings of a Next-Generation Network are software, hardware, and services. Software encompasses a set of instructions, programs, or data used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. Various applications include internet, video, file sharing, web data, IPTV, video on demand, gaming, and others, catering to internet service providers, telecom service providers, governments, and other end-users.
The next-generation network market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as voice over internet protocol, high-speed internet access, video streaming and on-demand services, cloud-based services, unified communications, IoT connectivity, managed network services. 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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The next-generation network market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to implementation of 5g and beyond networks, growth in cloud-based services, adoption of automated network management, increased demand for enterprise connectivity, integration with iot and edge computing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include network function virtualization (nfv), software-defined networking (sdn), converged network infrastructure, network automation and orchestration, high-capacity bandwidth deployment.
The growing penetration of 5G is expected to drive the growth of the next-generation network market in the coming years. 5G, the fifth generation of mobile network technology, offers faster data speeds, lower latency, higher capacity, and support for a wide range of applications and connected devices compared to previous generations. The expansion of 5G is fueled by rising demand for high-speed connectivity, the emergence of new technologies, and competitive dynamics among telecommunications companies and mobile network operators. The increasing adoption of 5G accelerates the development and deployment of next-generation networks to deliver advanced services, support emerging technologies, and drive innovation across various sectors. For example, in September 2023, according to 5G Americas, a US-based industry trade organization, North America had 151 million 5G connections and 496 million LTE connections in Q2 2023, with projections to reach 669 million by 2028. Therefore, the rising 5G penetration is contributing to the growth of the next-generation network market.
Key players in the next-generation network market are prioritizing the development of innovative products featuring advanced technologies, such as HPE Aruba Networking Central, to enhance their market competitiveness. HPE Aruba Networking Central plays a critical role in enabling next-generation networks to address the growing demands for speed, reliability, and scalability in today's digital landscape. For instance, in April 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduced HPE Aruba Networking Central, a cloud-native network management solution designed to streamline network operations and enhance productivity for enterprise IT teams. Leveraging artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps), the platform automates manual tasks, empowering networking teams to focus on strategic initiatives. It boasts an operator-centric design, time-travel capabilities for network recovery, multi-layer topology visualization, intelligent assurance indicators, and AI-driven insights for root cause analysis and recommendations.
In July 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), a US-based information technology company, acquired Juniper Networks Inc. for approximately $14 billion. Through this acquisition, HPE aims to expand its next-generation networking portfolio by integrating Juniper’s AI-native Mist platform, cloud-managed campus and data-center solutions, and advanced routing technologies to strengthen its position in AI-driven and cloud-first network infrastructure. Juniper Networks Inc. is a US-based networking company that provides high-performance routing, switching, security, and AI-powered cloud networking solutions for enterprises, service providers, and government organizations.
Major companies operating in the next-generation network market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Microsoft Corporation; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; IBM Corporation; Oracle Corporation; Cisco Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; NEC Corporation; Nokia Corporation; ZTE Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Juniper Networks Inc.; Ciena Corporation; Mavenir Systems Inc.; Tata Communications Limited; AsiaInfo Technologies Limited; ADTRAN Inc.; EXFO Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; TelcoBridges; TELES AG; KPN International B.V.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the next-generation network market in 2025. The regions covered in the next-generation network market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the next-generation network market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs have impacted the Next-Generation Network Market by increasing costs of routers, switches, optical network equipment, and network management software. Telecom service providers and internet service providers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have faced delayed deployments and higher equipment prices. The tariffs have particularly affected segments such as high-capacity routers, SDN-enabled switches, and NFV platforms. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing initiatives, fostered innovation in network automation and orchestration, and prompted companies to optimize network solutions for cost efficiency and performance.
The next-generation network market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides next-generation network market statistics, including next-generation network industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a next-generation network market share, detailed next-generation network market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the next-generation network industry. This next-generation network market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
A Next-Generation Network (NGN) is a telecommunications network architecture that integrates advanced technologies and protocols to deliver enhanced performance, flexibility, and scalability compared to traditional networks. It is designed to support a variety of services, including voice, data, and multimedia communications, across a unified and converged network infrastructure.
The primary offerings of a Next-Generation Network are software, hardware, and services. Software encompasses a set of instructions, programs, or data used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. Various applications include internet, video, file sharing, web data, IPTV, video on demand, gaming, and others, catering to internet service providers, telecom service providers, governments, and other end-users.
The next-generation network market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as voice over internet protocol, high-speed internet access, video streaming and on-demand services, cloud-based services, unified communications, IoT connectivity, managed network services. 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.
This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Next-Generation Network Market Characteristics
3. Next-Generation Network Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Next-Generation Network Market Trends and Strategies
5. Next-Generation Network Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Next-Generation Network Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Next-Generation Network Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Next-Generation Network Market Segmentation
10. Next-Generation Network Market, Industry Metrics by Country
11. Next-Generation Network Market Regional and Country Analysis
12. Asia-Pacific Next-Generation Network Market
13. China Next-Generation Network Market
14. India Next-Generation Network Market
15. Japan Next-Generation Network Market
16. Australia Next-Generation Network Market
17. Indonesia Next-Generation Network Market
18. South Korea Next-Generation Network Market
19. Taiwan Next-Generation Network Market
20. South East Asia Next-Generation Network Market
21. Western Europe Next-Generation Network Market
22. UK Next-Generation Network Market
23. Germany Next-Generation Network Market
24. France Next-Generation Network Market
25. Italy Next-Generation Network Market
26. Spain Next-Generation Network Market
27. Eastern Europe Next-Generation Network Market
28. Russia Next-Generation Network Market
29. North America Next-Generation Network Market
30. USA Next-Generation Network Market
31. Canada Next-Generation Network Market
32. South America Next-Generation Network Market
33. Brazil Next-Generation Network Market
34. Middle East Next-Generation Network Market
35. Africa Next-Generation Network Market
37. Next-Generation Network Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
38. Next-Generation Network Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
41. Next-Generation Network Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
42. Appendix
Executive Summary
Next-Generation Network Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses next-generation network market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for next-generation network? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The next-generation network market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Offering: Software; Hardware; Services2) By Application: Internet; Video; File Sharing And Web Data; IPTV And Video On Demand; Gaming; Other Applications
3) By End User: Internet Service Providers; Telecom Service Providers; Government; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Software: Network Management Software; Network Automation Software; Security Software; Analytics And Monitoring Software; Orchestration Software2) By Hardware: Routers; Switches; Firewalls; Servers; Network Interface Cards (NICs); Optical Network Equipment
3) By Services: Professional Services (Consulting, Integration); Managed Services; Cloud Services; Support And Maintenance Services
Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Microsoft Corporation; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; IBM Corporation; Oracle Corporation; Cisco Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; NEC Corporation; Nokia Corporation; ZTE Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Juniper Networks Inc.; Ciena Corporation; Mavenir Systems Inc.; Tata Communications Limited; AsiaInfo Technologies Limited; ADTRAN Inc.; EXFO Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; TelcoBridges; TELES AG; KPN International B.V.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Next-Generation Network market report include:- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Microsoft Corporation
- AT&T Inc.
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- IBM Corporation
- Oracle Corporation
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Broadcom Inc.
- NEC Corporation
- Nokia Corporation
- ZTE Corporation
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
- Juniper Networks Inc.
- Ciena Corporation
- Mavenir Systems Inc.
- Tata Communications Limited
- AsiaInfo Technologies Limited
- ADTRAN Inc.
- EXFO Inc.
- Extreme Networks Inc.
- TelcoBridges
- TELES AG
- KPN International B.V.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 38.16 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 51.84 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 24 |
