The next generation network equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.59 billion in 2025 to $40.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of internet service providers, expansion of broadband infrastructure, adoption of wireless technologies, rise in internet video and gaming, demand for faster data transfer.
The next generation network equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $53.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to deployment of 5g and wi-fi 6 networks, expansion of iot and edge devices, adoption in smart cities, growth of telecommunication service providers, innovation in broadband devices over power lines. Major trends in the forecast period include 5g technology deployment, high-fiber network expansion, wi-fi 6 implementation, powerline communication solutions, broadband devices innovation.
The increasing demand for high-capacity Internet Protocol (IP)-based networks is expected to drive the growth of the next-generation network equipment market in the coming years. High-capacity IP-based networks are advanced communication infrastructures with enhanced bandwidth and data-carrying capacity, designed to efficiently manage large volumes of digital information. Next-generation network equipment plays a critical role in supporting these networks by providing the advanced technologies and infrastructure needed to handle rising data traffic and enable emerging applications and services. For example, in September 2024, according to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association, a US-based non-profit trade association, Americans consumed more than 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023, an increase of 26 trillion megabytes - or 36% - compared with 2022, marking the largest single-year growth in wireless data demand ever recorded. Therefore, the growing need for high-capacity IP networks is contributing to the expansion of the next-generation network equipment market.
Key players in the next-generation network equipment market are intensifying their efforts to develop innovative solutions, such as Amdocs Network Inventory, to gain a competitive advantage. Amdocs Network Inventory is an advanced cloud-agnostic network inventory solution, offering a comprehensive software platform capable of managing and tracking network resources across various cloud environments without being tied to any specific cloud provider. For example, in June 2023, Amdocs, a US-based software and services provider, unveiled the Amdocs Network Inventory platform, featuring AI-driven automation, cloud-agnostic support, and end-to-end visibility. This platform enhances network operations and facilitates faster time-to-market, signifying a technological shift towards intelligent and automated network management solutions. Such solutions empower service providers to navigate complex network operations, meet evolving demands, and maintain competitiveness in the next-generation network equipment market.
In February 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a US-based information technology company, acquired Athonet for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, HPE aims to strengthen its next-generation network equipment portfolio by integrating Athonet’s cloud-native private 5G core technology to support advanced enterprise connectivity, edge computing, and next-generation campus network deployments. Athonet Srl is an Italy-based telecommunications company that offers a fully software-based, virtualized 4G/5G mobile core for private cellular networks.
Major companies operating in the next generation network equipment market are Samsung Electronics; Verizon Communications Inc.; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Investments and Holding Co. Ltd.; Cisco Systems Inc.; Qualcomm Incorporated; Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fujitsu; Ericsson; Nokia; NEC Corporation; ZTE Corporation; Telstra Corporation Ltd.; Juniper Networks Inc.; Amdocs; Ciena Corporation; F5 Networks Inc.; ADTRAN; WebNMS (Zoho Corporation); Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd.; TELES AG; Mycom Osi.
North America was the largest region in the next generation network equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the next generation network equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment market by increasing costs for importing fiber optic cables, broadband devices, and wireless equipment. Regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected, particularly for high-fiber and broadband wireless technologies. While tariffs have raised production costs, they have also promoted local manufacturing, stimulated innovation in broadband solutions, and encouraged development of cost-efficient network deployment strategies.
The next generation network equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides next generation network equipment market statistics, including next generation network equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a next generation network equipment market share, detailed next generation network equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the next generation network equipment industry. This next generation network equipment 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.
Next-generation network equipment refers to advanced equipment designed to enhance network infrastructure and support modern communication networks. This equipment is essential for building and maintaining modern communication networks, accommodating the growing demands of digital transformation, IoT (Internet of Things), 5G, edge computing, and other emerging technologies and applications.
The primary types of next-generation network equipment include high-fiber copper cables, broadband wireless, and broadband devices over power lines. High-fiber copper cables are designed with high-quality copper conductors to transmit data signals over long distances with minimal loss, ensuring reliable and high-speed communication connections. These cables find various applications such as file sharing, internet video, IPTV (internet protocol television) and video on demand, gaming, and web data, catering to internet service providers, telecom service providers, governments, and other end-users.
The next generation network equipment market consists of sales of routers, switches, gateways, access points, network management software, and security appliances. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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 equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $53.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to deployment of 5g and wi-fi 6 networks, expansion of iot and edge devices, adoption in smart cities, growth of telecommunication service providers, innovation in broadband devices over power lines. Major trends in the forecast period include 5g technology deployment, high-fiber network expansion, wi-fi 6 implementation, powerline communication solutions, broadband devices innovation.
The increasing demand for high-capacity Internet Protocol (IP)-based networks is expected to drive the growth of the next-generation network equipment market in the coming years. High-capacity IP-based networks are advanced communication infrastructures with enhanced bandwidth and data-carrying capacity, designed to efficiently manage large volumes of digital information. Next-generation network equipment plays a critical role in supporting these networks by providing the advanced technologies and infrastructure needed to handle rising data traffic and enable emerging applications and services. For example, in September 2024, according to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association, a US-based non-profit trade association, Americans consumed more than 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023, an increase of 26 trillion megabytes - or 36% - compared with 2022, marking the largest single-year growth in wireless data demand ever recorded. Therefore, the growing need for high-capacity IP networks is contributing to the expansion of the next-generation network equipment market.
Key players in the next-generation network equipment market are intensifying their efforts to develop innovative solutions, such as Amdocs Network Inventory, to gain a competitive advantage. Amdocs Network Inventory is an advanced cloud-agnostic network inventory solution, offering a comprehensive software platform capable of managing and tracking network resources across various cloud environments without being tied to any specific cloud provider. For example, in June 2023, Amdocs, a US-based software and services provider, unveiled the Amdocs Network Inventory platform, featuring AI-driven automation, cloud-agnostic support, and end-to-end visibility. This platform enhances network operations and facilitates faster time-to-market, signifying a technological shift towards intelligent and automated network management solutions. Such solutions empower service providers to navigate complex network operations, meet evolving demands, and maintain competitiveness in the next-generation network equipment market.
In February 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a US-based information technology company, acquired Athonet for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, HPE aims to strengthen its next-generation network equipment portfolio by integrating Athonet’s cloud-native private 5G core technology to support advanced enterprise connectivity, edge computing, and next-generation campus network deployments. Athonet Srl is an Italy-based telecommunications company that offers a fully software-based, virtualized 4G/5G mobile core for private cellular networks.
Major companies operating in the next generation network equipment market are Samsung Electronics; Verizon Communications Inc.; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Investments and Holding Co. Ltd.; Cisco Systems Inc.; Qualcomm Incorporated; Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fujitsu; Ericsson; Nokia; NEC Corporation; ZTE Corporation; Telstra Corporation Ltd.; Juniper Networks Inc.; Amdocs; Ciena Corporation; F5 Networks Inc.; ADTRAN; WebNMS (Zoho Corporation); Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd.; TELES AG; Mycom Osi.
North America was the largest region in the next generation network equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the next generation network equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment market by increasing costs for importing fiber optic cables, broadband devices, and wireless equipment. Regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected, particularly for high-fiber and broadband wireless technologies. While tariffs have raised production costs, they have also promoted local manufacturing, stimulated innovation in broadband solutions, and encouraged development of cost-efficient network deployment strategies.
The next generation network equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides next generation network equipment market statistics, including next generation network equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a next generation network equipment market share, detailed next generation network equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the next generation network equipment industry. This next generation network equipment 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.
Next-generation network equipment refers to advanced equipment designed to enhance network infrastructure and support modern communication networks. This equipment is essential for building and maintaining modern communication networks, accommodating the growing demands of digital transformation, IoT (Internet of Things), 5G, edge computing, and other emerging technologies and applications.
The primary types of next-generation network equipment include high-fiber copper cables, broadband wireless, and broadband devices over power lines. High-fiber copper cables are designed with high-quality copper conductors to transmit data signals over long distances with minimal loss, ensuring reliable and high-speed communication connections. These cables find various applications such as file sharing, internet video, IPTV (internet protocol television) and video on demand, gaming, and web data, catering to internet service providers, telecom service providers, governments, and other end-users.
The next generation network equipment market consists of sales of routers, switches, gateways, access points, network management software, and security appliances. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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 Equipment Market Characteristics
3. Next Generation Network Equipment Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Next Generation Network Equipment Market Trends and Strategies
5. Next Generation Network Equipment Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Next Generation Network Equipment Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Next Generation Network Equipment Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Next Generation Network Equipment Market Segmentation
10. Next Generation Network Equipment Market, Industry Metrics by Country
11. Next Generation Network Equipment Market Regional and Country Analysis
12. Asia-Pacific Next Generation Network Equipment Market
13. China Next Generation Network Equipment Market
14. India Next Generation Network Equipment Market
15. Japan Next Generation Network Equipment Market
16. Australia Next Generation Network Equipment Market
17. Indonesia Next Generation Network Equipment Market
18. South Korea Next Generation Network Equipment Market
19. Taiwan Next Generation Network Equipment Market
20. South East Asia Next Generation Network Equipment Market
21. Western Europe Next Generation Network Equipment Market
22. UK Next Generation Network Equipment Market
23. Germany Next Generation Network Equipment Market
24. France Next Generation Network Equipment Market
25. Italy Next Generation Network Equipment Market
26. Spain Next Generation Network Equipment Market
27. Eastern Europe Next Generation Network Equipment Market
28. Russia Next Generation Network Equipment Market
29. North America Next Generation Network Equipment Market
30. USA Next Generation Network Equipment Market
31. Canada Next Generation Network Equipment Market
32. South America Next Generation Network Equipment Market
33. Brazil Next Generation Network Equipment Market
34. Middle East Next Generation Network Equipment Market
35. Africa Next Generation Network Equipment Market
37. Next Generation Network Equipment Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
38. Next Generation Network Equipment Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
41. Next Generation Network Equipment Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
42. Appendix
Executive Summary
Next Generation Network Equipment 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 equipment 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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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for next generation network equipment? 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 equipment 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 Type: High-Fiber Copper Cables; Broadband Wireless; Broadband Devices Over Power Lines2) By Applications: File Sharing; Internet Video; IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) And Video On Demand; Gaming; Web Data
3) By End-Users: Internet Service Provider; Telecom Service Provider; Government; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By High-Fiber Copper Cables: Copper Cables; Fiber Optic Cables2) By Broadband Wireless: 4G LTE; 5G Technology; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Other Wireless Technologies
3) By Broadband Devices Over Power Lines: Powerline Communication (PLC) Adapters; Broadband Powerline Modems; Powerline Networking Equipment
Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics; Verizon Communications Inc.; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Investments and Holding Co. Ltd.; Cisco Systems Inc.; Qualcomm Incorporated; Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fujitsu; Ericsson; Nokia; NEC Corporation; ZTE Corporation; Telstra Corporation Ltd.; Juniper Networks Inc.; Amdocs; Ciena Corporation; F5 Networks Inc.; ADTRAN; WebNMS (Zoho Corporation); Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd.; TELES AG; Mycom Osi
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 Equipment market report include:- Samsung Electronics
- Verizon Communications Inc.
- AT&T Inc.
- Huawei Investments and Holding Co. Ltd.
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Qualcomm Incorporated
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Fujitsu
- Ericsson
- Nokia
- NEC Corporation
- ZTE Corporation
- Telstra Corporation Ltd.
- Juniper Networks Inc.
- Amdocs
- Ciena Corporation
- F5 Networks Inc.
- ADTRAN
- WebNMS (Zoho Corporation)
- Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd.
- TELES AG
- Mycom Osi
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 40.33 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 53.71 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 24 |
