Dark Fiber Market Overview

The report is titled as ‘Dark Fiber Market: Opportunity Analysis and Future Assessment 2020-2028’. An overview of conceptual frameworks, analytical approaches of the dark fiber market is the main objective of the report, which further consists of the market opportunity and insights of the data involved in the making of the respective market. The dark fiber market is expected to grow at a significant rate in the near future.

The global dark fiber market was valued US$ 5.0 Bn by the end of 2020 and expected to reach at a value of US$ 10.1 Bn by 2028 with a significant CAGR of 9.2%.

Dark Fiber Market Definition

Dark fiber can be acknowledged as a fresh optical fiber, and it is labeled as dark as no faint pulses are transmissible through it. The dark fiber is broadly employed in the telecom and network communications industry. Point-to-multipoint or point-to-point configurations are believed as general means to line up and establish dark fiber networks. Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) is acting as a massive element in the expansion and embellishment of dark fiber networks.

Dark Fiber Market Dynamics

In the current times, the rapid adoption of the internet of things (IoT) and other cloud-based applications is majorly boosting the demand of dark fiber in the global market, thereby expected to escalate the global market of dark fiber in the near future.

With the same token, the rising need of Video-on-Demand (VoD) services and audio-video services are further estimated to accelerate the growth of the global dark fiber networks market in the years to come.

On top of that, in the present day, the expeditious penetration of internet services as well as increasing demand for high speed internet connectivity and adoption of optic technology devices are also playing a major role in elevating the demand of dark fiber in the global market. Attributing to which, the global dark fiber market is projected to observe major breakthroughs in the forthcoming future.

In addition to that, the swiftly flourishing ITES, IT, BFSI and telecom industry, in the modern age, is likely to further shoot up the demand for the dark fiber over the forecast period. Thus, the global dark fiber market is projected to grow substantially in the given timeframe. Although lack of funding by governments and regulatory authorities as well as cooperatives is anticipated to hold back the demand of dark fiber across the global markets.

Along with that, the expensive costs of installation of dark fiber network, and related concerns of interception and breaches are some other potential restraints which are likely to hamper the overall growth of the global dark fiber market.

Nonetheless, the constant developments and upgrades in technologies, untapped potential in emerging markets, and acquisitions and mergers still provides the favorable growth opportunities for the dark fiber market in the coming years.

Dark Fiber Market Segmentation

The global dark fiber market is segmented on the basis of type, network type, material, end-user and region. The type segment of the dark fiber market is divided into single mode fiber and multimode fiber. The multimode fiber segment is further bifurcated into step-index multimode fiber and graded-index multimode fiber. Further, the network type segment is divided into metro and long haul. On the basis of material, the market is divided into glass and plastic. Lastly, on the basis of end-user, the dark fiber market is segmented into Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry, BFSI Industry, IT Enabled Services, Military and Aerospace Industry, Oil and Gas Industry, Healthcare Industry, Railway Industry, and others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation).

Dark Fiber Market Key Players

The global dark fiber market is dominated by AT&T Intellectual Property, Colt Technology Services Group Limited, Comcast Corporation, Consolidated Communications, GTT Communications, Inc., CenturyLink, Inc., NTT Communications Corporation, Verizon Communications, Inc., Windstream Communications, and Zayo Group, LLC are among others.

MMC Overview on Dark Fiber Market Report

The non-identical approach of Meridian Market Consultants stands with conceptual methods backed up with the data analysis. The novel market understanding approach makes up the standard of the assessment results that give a better opportunity for the customers to put their effort.

A research report on the dark fiber market by Meridian Market Consultants is an in-depth and extensive study of the market based on the necessary data crunching and statistical analysis. It provides a brief view of the dynamics flowing through the market, which includes the factors that support the market and the factors that are acting as impedance for the growth of the market.

Furthermore, the report includes the various trends and opportunities in the respective market in different regions for a better understanding of readers that helps to analyze the potential of the market.

Factors that are benchmarked while estimating the market

Various factors that are benchmarked while estimating the market growth includes (but not restricted to):

New product designs and launches

Current product compliance

Reimbursement

Concerns for use of dark fiber

Advantages of dark fiber

Actions taken by the manufacturer and respective regulatory authorities also impact the market growth of the segment. These factors are understood at regional level and in major countries globally for providing regional insights of the product segment in the report. This helps our clients to make informed decisions.

A mix of top-down and bottom-up approach is followed to arrive and validate our market value estimations. For a product segment like wherein one/two manufacturer(s) dominates the market, it’s products sales, previous growth rates and market expansion plans are considered to generate market share in the global market.

1.    Global Dark Fiber Market Report Overview

1.1.    Introduction

1.2.    Report Description

1.3.    Methodology

2.    Global Dark Fiber Market Overview

2.1.    Introduction

2.1.1.    Market Definition

2.1.2.    Market Taxonomy

2.2.    Executive Summary

2.3.    Global Dark Fiber Market Snapshot

2.4.    Global Dark Fiber Market Size And Forecast, 2020–2028

2.4.1.    Introduction

2.4.2.    Market Value Forecast And Annual Growth Rate (AGR) Comparison (2020–2028)

2.5.    Global Dark Fiber Market Dynamics

2.5.1.    Drivers

2.5.2.    Restraints

2.5.3.    Opportunity

2.5.4.    Trends

2.6.    Porter’s Five Forces Model

2.7.    SWOT Analysis

3.    Dark Fiber Assessment and Analysis

3.1.    Dark Fiber Impact Analysis 

3.2.    Actions to encourage use of Dark Fiber

3.3.    Dark Fiber Promotional Strategy Recommendation

3.4.    Road Map Analysis

3.5.    Potential Analysis

4.    Covid-19 Impact on Dark Fiber Market

5.    Global Dark Fiber Market, By Type

5.1.    Introduction

5.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Type

5.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Type

5.2.    Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Type

5.2.1.    Single Mode Fiber

5.2.2.    Multimode Fiber

5.2.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

5.2.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

5.3.    Global Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index, By Type

6.    Global Dark Fiber Market, By Network Type

6.1.    Introduction

6.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Network Type

6.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Network Type

6.2.    Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

6.2.1.    Metro

6.2.2.    Long Haul

6.3.     Global Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index, By Network Type

7.    Global Dark Fiber Market, By Material

7.1.    Introduction

7.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Material

7.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Material

7.2.    Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

7.2.1.    Glass

7.2.2.    Plastic

7.3.    Global Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index, By Material

8.    Global Dark Fiber Market, By End-User

8.1.    Introduction

8.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By End-User

8.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By End-User

8.2.    Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-User

8.2.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

8.2.2.    BFSI Industry

8.2.3.    IT Enabled Services

8.2.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

8.2.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

8.2.6.    Healthcare Industry

8.2.7.    Railway Industry

8.2.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

8.3.    Global Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index, By End-User

9.    Global Dark Fiber Market, By Region

9.1.    Introduction

9.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Region

9.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Region

9.2.    Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Region

9.2.1.    North America

9.2.2.    Latin America

9.2.3.    Europe

9.2.4.    Asia Pacific

9.2.5.    Middle East 

9.2.6.    Africa

9.3.    Global Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index, By Region

10.    North America Dark Fiber Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020–2028

10.1.    Introduction

10.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Country

10.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Country

10.2.    Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Country

10.2.1.    U.S. Dark Fiber Market

10.2.2.    Canada Dark Fiber Market

10.3.    North America Dark Fiber Market, By Type

10.3.1.    Single Mode Fiber

10.3.2.    Multimode Fiber

10.3.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

10.3.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

10.4.    North America Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

10.4.1.    Metro

10.4.2.    Long Haul

10.5.    North America Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

10.5.1.    Glass

10.5.2.    Plastic

10.6.    North America Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-Users

10.6.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

10.6.2.    BFSI Industry

10.6.3.    IT Enabled Services

10.6.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

10.6.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

10.6.6.    Healthcare Industry

10.6.7.    Railway Industry

10.6.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

10.7.    North America Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index

10.7.1.    By Country

10.7.2.    By Type

10.7.3.    By Network Type

10.7.4.    By Material

10.7.5.    By End-Users

11.    Latin America Dark Fiber Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020–2028

11.1.    Introduction

11.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Country

11.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Country

11.2.    Market (US$Mn) Forecast, By Country

11.2.1.    Brazil Dark Fiber Market

11.2.2.    Mexico Dark Fiber Market

11.2.3.    Rest Of Latin America Dark Fiber Market

11.3.    Latin America Dark Fiber Market, By Type

11.3.1.    Single Mode Fiber

11.3.2.    Multimode Fiber

11.3.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

11.3.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

11.4.    Latin America Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

11.4.1.    Metro

11.4.2.    Long Haul

11.5.    Latin America Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

11.5.1.    Glass

11.5.2.    Plastic

11.6.    Latin America Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-Users

11.6.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

11.6.2.    BFSI Industry

11.6.3.    IT Enabled Services

11.6.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

11.6.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

11.6.6.    Healthcare Industry

11.6.7.    Railway Industry

11.6.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

11.7.    Latin America Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index

11.7.1.    By Country

11.7.2.    By Type

11.7.3.    By Network Type

11.7.4.    By Material

11.7.5.    By End-Users

12.    Europe Dark Fiber Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020–2028

12.1.    Introduction

12.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Country

12.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Country

12.2.    Market (US$Mn) Forecast, By Country

12.2.1.    U.K. Dark Fiber Market

12.2.2.    Germany Dark Fiber Market

12.2.3.    Italy Dark Fiber Market

12.2.4.    France Dark Fiber Market

12.2.5.    Spain Dark Fiber Market

12.2.6.    Russia Dark Fiber Market

12.2.7.    Rest Of Europe Dark Fiber Market

12.3.    Europe Dark Fiber Market, By Type

12.3.1.    Single Mode Fiber

12.3.2.    Multimode Fiber

12.3.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

12.3.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

12.4.    Europe Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

12.4.1.    Metro

12.4.2.    Long Haul

12.5.    Europe Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

12.5.1.    Glass

12.5.2.    Plastic

12.6.    Europe Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-Users

12.6.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

12.6.2.    BFSI Industry

12.6.3.    IT Enabled Services

12.6.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

12.6.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

12.6.6.    Healthcare Industry

12.6.7.    Railway Industry

12.6.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

12.7.    Europe Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index

12.7.1.    By Country

12.7.2.    By Type

12.7.3.    By Network Type

12.7.4.    By Material

12.7.5.    By End-Users

13.    Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020–2028

13.1.    Introduction

13.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Country

13.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Country

13.2.    Market (US$Mn) Forecast, By Country

13.2.1.    China Dark Fiber Market

13.2.2.    India Dark Fiber Market

13.2.3.    Japan Dark Fiber Market

13.2.4.    Australia and New Zealand Dark Fiber Market

13.2.5.    South Korea Dark Fiber Market

13.2.6.    Rest of Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market

13.3.    Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market, By Type

13.3.1.    Single Mode Fiber

13.3.2.    Multimode Fiber

13.3.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

13.3.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

13.4.    Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

13.4.1.    Metro

13.4.2.    Long Haul

13.5.    Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

13.5.1.    Glass

13.5.2.    Plastic

13.6.    Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-Users

13.6.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

13.6.2.    BFSI Industry

13.6.3.    IT Enabled Services

13.6.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

13.6.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

13.6.6.    Healthcare Industry

13.6.7.    Railway Industry

13.6.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

13.7.    Asia Pacific Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index

13.7.1.    By Country

13.7.2.    By Type

13.7.3.    By Network Type

13.7.4.    By Material

13.7.5.    By End-Users

14.    Middle East Dark Fiber Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020–2028

14.1.    Introduction

14.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Country

14.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Country

14.2.    Market (US$Mn) Forecast, By Country

14.2.1.    GCC Countries Dark Fiber Market

14.2.2.    Israel Dark Fiber Market

14.2.3.    Rest Of Middle East Dark Fiber Market

14.3.    Middle East Dark Fiber Market, By Type

14.3.1.    Single Mode Fiber

14.3.2.    Multimode Fiber

14.3.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

14.3.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

14.4.    Middle East Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

14.4.1.    Metro

14.4.2.    Long Haul

14.5.    Middle East Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

14.5.1.    Glass

14.5.2.    Plastic

14.6.    Middle East Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-Users

14.6.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

14.6.2.    BFSI Industry

14.6.3.    IT Enabled Services

14.6.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

14.6.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

14.6.6.    Healthcare Industry

14.6.7.    Railway Industry

14.6.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

14.7.    Middle East Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index

14.7.1.    By Country

14.7.2.    By Type

14.7.3.    By Network Type

14.7.4.    By Material

14.7.5.    By End-Users

15.    Africa Dark Fiber Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020–2028

15.1.    Introduction

15.1.1.    Annual Growth Rate Comparison, By Country

15.1.2.    BPS Analysis, By Country

15.2.    Market (US$Mn) Forecast, By Country

15.2.1.    South Africa Countries Dark Fiber Market

15.2.2.    Egypt Dark Fiber Market

15.2.3.    North Africa Dark Fiber Market

15.2.4.    Rest of Africa Dark Fiber Market

15.3.    Africa Dark Fiber Market, By Type

15.3.1.    Single Mode Fiber

15.3.2.    Multimode Fiber

15.3.2.1.    Step-index multimode fiber

15.3.2.2.    Graded-index multimode fiber

15.4.    Africa Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Network Type

15.4.1.    Metro

15.4.2.    Long Haul

15.5.    Africa Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By Material

15.5.1.    Glass

15.5.2.    Plastic

15.6.    Africa Dark Fiber Market Revenue (US$Mn) and Forecast, By End-Users

15.6.1.    Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecommunication Industry

15.6.2.    BFSI Industry

15.6.3.    IT Enabled Services

15.6.4.    Military and Aerospace Industry

15.6.5.    Oil & Gas Industry

15.6.6.    Healthcare Industry

15.6.7.    Railway Industry

15.6.8.    Others (Manufacturing and Factory Automation)

15.7.    Africa Dark Fiber Market Attractiveness Index

15.7.1.    By Country

15.7.2.    By Type

15.7.3.    By Network Type

15.7.4.    By Material

15.7.5.    By End-Users

16.    Competitive Landscape

16.1.    Company Profiles

16.1.1.    AT&T Intellectual Property

16.1.1.1.    Company Overview

16.1.1.2.    Financial Overview

16.1.1.3.    Key Developments

16.1.1.4.    Strategies

16.1.1.5.    Product Analysis

16.1.2.    Colt Technology Services Group Limited

16.1.3.    Comcast Corporation

16.1.4.    Consolidated Communications

16.1.5.    GTT Communications, Inc

16.1.6.    CenturyLink, Inc

16.1.7.    NTT Communications Corporation

16.1.8.    Verizon Communications, Inc

16.1.9.    Windstream Communications

16.1.10.    Zayo Group, LLC

17.    Acronyms