LAMEA Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises and Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)), By Component, By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Market is expected to witness market growth of 35.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Market by country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $144.3 million by 2031. The Argentina market is expected to witness a CAGR of 36.4% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 34.9% during 2024-2031.



Remote work solutions have also experienced significant improvements with MEC. Platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet depend on stable, high-speed connectivity for virtual meetings and collaboration. MEC minimizes delays by processing data closer to users, enhancing the quality of video calls and file sharing. Additionally, MEC supports IoT-driven applications, such as smart city traffic sensors and surveillance systems, by processing data locally to ensure real-time responses without straining the network. These examples highlight how MEC alleviates the challenges posed by rising data traffic while enabling efficient and reliable performance across diverse applications.

As the market evolves, it is witnessing significant investments and collaborations from technology companies, telecommunications providers, and cloud service providers. These partnerships drive the development of robust MEC ecosystems, enabling seamless integration with existing infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of edge computing solutions. Telecom operators, in particular, are leveraging MEC to enhance their networks, reduce congestion, and monetize new services. For example, MEC enables telecom providers to offer edge-enabled content delivery networks (CDNs) that optimize video streaming, gaming, and AR/VR experiences. This improves customer satisfaction and creates new revenue streams for the industry.

In Brazil, MEC adoption is driven by its position as a regional industrial powerhouse and the need for efficient urban solutions. The country’s robust manufacturing and agricultural sectors are turning to MEC for real-time monitoring and automation, enhancing productivity and sustainability. Brazil’s Plano Nacional de Internet das Coisas (National IoT Plan) underscores the importance of edge technologies in modernizing its industries. Urban areas like São Paulo are incorporating MEC into smart city initiatives to optimize public transportation, manage energy consumption, and enhance public safety through real-time surveillance. Local telecom operators like Telefônica Vivo are partnering with global technology leaders to build scalable MEC infrastructures, reflecting Brazil’s ambition to lead the digital economy in Latin America. Thus, as 5G networks expand and IoT adoption accelerates, LAMEA is set to emerge as a dynamic force in the global MEC landscape.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Nokia Corporation
• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.)
• Ericsson AB
• IBM Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Dell Technologies, Inc.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• Amazon Web Services, Inc. (Amazon.com, Inc.)
• Intel Corporation

Market Report Segmentation

By Enterprise Size

• Large Enterprises
• Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

By Component

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

By Application

• Location-Based Services
• Video Surveillance
• Unified Communication
• Optimized Local Content Distribution
• Data Analytics
• Environmental Monitoring
• Other Application

By Country

• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA