Cable Modem Termination System Market Report 2025

The cable modem termination system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.29 billion in 2024 to $4.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth during the historical period was driven by increasing demand for high-speed internet, rising adoption of DOCSIS standards, growth in video streaming services, expansion of hybrid fiber-coaxial networks, and the surge in remote work and digitalization.

The cable modem termination system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth during the forecast period is expected to be driven by rising demand for 10G broadband, increasing adoption of smart home IoT devices, expansion of virtualized cable modem termination system (vCMTS) solutions, growing emphasis on energy efficiency, and the rise of cloud-based services. Key trends include advancements in vCMTS solutions, deployment of DOCSIS 4 infrastructure, innovation in energy-efficient hardware, development of fiber-deep architectures, and integration of AI-driven network optimization.

The growing internet connectivity is driving the growth of the cable modem termination system (CMTS) market due to the increasing need for reliable and scalable broadband access. Internet connectivity refers to the ability of devices and networks to access the internet for data exchange, communication, and digital services. The rapid adoption of smartphones and smart devices has accelerated demand for stable, high-speed internet. CMTS facilitates this by managing data flow between cable networks and users’ modems, ensuring consistent broadband performance. For instance, in December 2024, Ofcom reported that full-fiber network coverage in the UK reached 69% of households, or 20.7 million homes, a 12% increase from September 2023, reflecting a rise of 3.6 million households.

Innovation in virtualized CMTS (vCMTS) is enhancing network efficiency and scalability. vCMTS solutions run on standard servers, providing flexible, software-based management of broadband networks compared to traditional hardware systems. In September 2023, CommScope launched its cloud-native vCMTS, vCore, capable of delivering 8.7 Gbps downstream and 1.4-1.5 Gbps upstream over hybrid DOCSIS 3.1/4 networks. The solution allows cable operators to deliver high-speed services cost-effectively, prepare for DOCSIS 4 upgrades, support multiple DOCSIS architectures, optimize resources, save energy, and reduce headend space, advancing broadband modernization toward 10G networks.

In May 2024, Vecima Networks partnered with AXING AG to deploy advanced distributed access architecture (DAA)-based CMTS solutions in Germany. This collaboration enables cable operators to transition from centralized systems to scalable, high-capacity distributed networks capable of supporting next-generation services and higher broadband speeds, while enhancing interoperability and operational efficiency.

Major players in the cable modem termination system market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., Nokia Corporation, ZTE Corporation, NETGEAR Inc., Harmonic Inc., Vecima Networks Inc., Teleste Corporation, Sumavision Technologies Co. Ltd., WISI Communications GmbH, Cable Television Laboratories Inc., ATX Networks Corporation, Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc., Optiwella, Versa Technology Inc., Creonic GmbH, AXING AG, C9 Networks Inc., AH Tech Solutions Private Limited, Chongqing Jinghong V&T Technology Co. Ltd., and Hangzhou Dibsys Technologies Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the cable modem termination system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in cable modem termination system report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cable modem termination system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

Cable modem termination systems (CMTS) are specialized network devices used by cable operators to deliver high-speed internet and data services over existing cable television infrastructure, allowing multiple subscribers to access broadband simultaneously. They serve as the central communication hub between the operator’s network and individual cable modems, managing data traffic, assigning IP addresses, and ensuring efficient, reliable transmission of information across the network.

The main types of CMTS include integrated and modular systems. An integrated CMTS combines termination system functions and the physical layer interface into a single unit, efficiently managing and routing data between cable subscribers and the internet. These systems support functionalities such as data transmission, voice over IP, video streaming, and network management, and are deployed by telecom service providers, cable operators, and internet service providers. They utilize technologies including DOCSIS 3.0, DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0, and active or passive optical network integrations, serving applications in residential, commercial, and other sectors.

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The cable modem termination system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network installation, equipment maintenance, system integration, software updates, and customer support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cable modem termination systems market also includes sales of fiber optic modules, network interface cards, signal amplifiers, and remote physical layer devices. 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.

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