International Market Report 2026

The international market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $209 billion in 2025 to $219.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing international data traffic, expansion of telecom infrastructure, increasing globalization of enterprises, rise in cross-border communication demand, growth in internet penetration.

The international market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $272.09 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to surge in hyperscale data centers, rising demand for high-speed global connectivity, expansion of 5g-enabled international networks, increasing adoption of cloud services globally, growing demand for secure cross-border data transmission. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of subsea cable systems for high-capacity international bandwidth, rising demand for low-latency cross-border connectivity for cloud and content delivery, growing investments in global ip-based network infrastructure, expansion of satellite-based connectivity for remote and underserved regions, increasing adoption of managed international network services by enterprises.

The increasing e-commerce and cross-border trade volumes are anticipated to drive the expansion of the international market in the coming years. E-commerce and cross-border trade refer to the buying and selling of goods and services through digital platforms across national boundaries, allowing businesses and consumers to conduct international transactions using online marketplaces, digital payment systems, and global logistics networks. The growth in cross-border digital trade is fueled by expanding internet access and advancements in global supply chain and logistics infrastructure that enable businesses to reach international customers more effectively. International connectivity facilitates seamless, high-speed data exchange and secure transactions across borders, which accelerates e-commerce growth and increases cross-border trade volumes by enhancing customer reach, reducing latency, and improving supply chain coordination. For example, in March 2025, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO), a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, global trade in goods and commercial services rose by 7% to approximately $34.65 trillion, indicating continued expansion in international trade and digital commerce activities worldwide. Therefore, the increasing e-commerce and cross-border trade volumes are fueling the growth of the international market.

Leading companies operating in the international market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as high-capacity subsea cable systems, to increase cross-border bandwidth and reduce latency for hyperscale data traffic. High-capacity subsea cable systems refer to advanced fiber-optic infrastructure deployed under oceans that use technologies such as space-division multiplexing and open cable architecture to deliver scalable, high-speed international data transmission between continents. For example, in September 2023, Google LLC, a US-based technology company, introduced the Nuvem subsea cable system connecting South Carolina in the United States to Bermuda and Portugal. The system incorporates 16 fiber pairs for enhanced capacity, uses an open cable design for flexible upgrades, and supports cloud infrastructure expansion with lower latency routing.

In October 2025, Capgemini, a France-based business and technology transformation company, acquired WNS for approximately $3.3 billion. With this acquisition, Capgemini seeks to reinforce its position as a global leader in intelligent operations by utilizing agentic AI to transform end-to-end business processes, combining its digital, cloud, and AI capabilities with WNS’s expertise in digital business process services. WNS is an India-based digital-driven business transformation and business process management company specializing in industry-specific operational solutions.

Major companies operating in the international market are China Mobile International Limited, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, China Telecom Global Limited, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited, Vodafone Group Plc, Orange S.A., Telefónica S.A., KDDI Corporation, NTT Communications / NTT Ltd., Telstra Corporation Limited, LS Cable & System Ltd., PCCW Global Limited, Tata Communications Limited, GTT Communications Inc., Alcatel Submarine Networks, SubCom LLC, EXA Infrastructure Limited, West Indian Ocean Cable Company.

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

The international market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as global connectivity, managed network services, international bandwidth provisioning, roaming and interconnection services, and network security. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The international market also includes sales of networking equipment, transmission systems, routers, switches, and satellite communication 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.

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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