The North America Dark Fiber Network Market is expected to witness market growth of 12.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).
The US market dominated the North America Dark Fiber Network Market by country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $3.05 billion by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 15.1% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the Mexico market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 14.2% during 2024-2031.
One of the key drivers of the dark fiber network market is the rapid expansion of 5G networks, which require high-capacity fiber-optic backhaul infrastructure to support ultra-fast data transmission and low-latency communication. Dark fiber is pivotal in ensuring that 5G infrastructure remains scalable, cost-effective, and future-ready, allowing telecom operators to handle increasing network traffic and deliver seamless connectivity.
Moreover, another pivotal factor driving the expansion of the dark fiber network market is the heightened focus on network security and data privacy. By utilizing dark fiber networks, enterprises can implement end-to-end encryption, custom security protocols, and private network architectures, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected from external threats.
In the United States, smart city development and nationwide broadband expansion initiatives have driven significant investments in fiber-optic infrastructure. Federal programs like the "Smart Cities and Communities" initiative, supported by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, aim to enhance urban efficiency and connectivity through fiber-powered smart systems. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated substantial funds, including the $9 billion 5G Fund for Rural America, to expand fiber-optic networks in underserved areas, directly supporting fiber backhaul for 5G and enterprise networking. This includes $680 million earmarked for tribal lands and $1 billion for precision agriculture projects, where dark fiber is critical in ensuring high-speed, low-latency connectivity for smart farming, automated irrigation, and real-time data processing.
The US market dominated the North America Dark Fiber Network Market by country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $3.05 billion by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 15.1% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the Mexico market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 14.2% during 2024-2031.
One of the key drivers of the dark fiber network market is the rapid expansion of 5G networks, which require high-capacity fiber-optic backhaul infrastructure to support ultra-fast data transmission and low-latency communication. Dark fiber is pivotal in ensuring that 5G infrastructure remains scalable, cost-effective, and future-ready, allowing telecom operators to handle increasing network traffic and deliver seamless connectivity.
Moreover, another pivotal factor driving the expansion of the dark fiber network market is the heightened focus on network security and data privacy. By utilizing dark fiber networks, enterprises can implement end-to-end encryption, custom security protocols, and private network architectures, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected from external threats.
In the United States, smart city development and nationwide broadband expansion initiatives have driven significant investments in fiber-optic infrastructure. Federal programs like the "Smart Cities and Communities" initiative, supported by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, aim to enhance urban efficiency and connectivity through fiber-powered smart systems. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated substantial funds, including the $9 billion 5G Fund for Rural America, to expand fiber-optic networks in underserved areas, directly supporting fiber backhaul for 5G and enterprise networking. This includes $680 million earmarked for tribal lands and $1 billion for precision agriculture projects, where dark fiber is critical in ensuring high-speed, low-latency connectivity for smart farming, automated irrigation, and real-time data processing.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- AT&T Inc.
- Colt Technology Services Group Limited (Fidelity Investments)
- Comcast Corporation
- Ciena Corporation
- Crown Castle International Corp.
- Lumen Technologies, Inc.
- Verizon Communications, Inc.
- Equinix, Inc.
- NTT Data Corporation
- Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.
Market Report Segmentation
By Network Type- Long-haul
- Metro
- Single Mode
- Multi-mode
- Graded-index Multimode Fiber
- Step-index Multimode Fiber
- Glass
- Plastic
- Telecom
- Military & Aerospace
- Medical
- Oil & Gas
- BFSI
- Railway
- Other Application
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis - Global
Chapter 5. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
Chapter 6. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
Chapter 7. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
Chapter 8. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
Chapter 9. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Country
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- AT&T Inc.
- Colt Technology Services Group Limited (Fidelity Investments)
- Comcast Corporation
- Ciena Corporation
- Crown Castle International Corp.
- Lumen Technologies, Inc.
- Verizon Communications, Inc.
- Equinix, Inc.
- NTT Data Corporation
- Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.
Methodology
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