Passive Optical Network Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The passive optical network equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $18.25 billion in 2023 to $20.76 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The expansion witnessed during the historical period can be ascribed to the rising need for bandwidth, heightened demand for data security, the request for triple play services, and the growth of telecommunications services, particularly in the realm of fiber optic communications.

The passive optical network equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.79 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to the growing adoption of cloud services, the prevalence of remote work and learning, escalating internet penetration rates, urbanization, and the expansion of telecommunications networks. Key trends expected in the forecast period encompass advancements in fiber optics, technological standardization, integration of 5G, the development of smart cities and IoT, the implementation of software-defined networking (SDN), and the emergence of green and energy-efficient solutions.

The increasing demand for high-speed broadband networks is expected to drive the growth of the passive optical network equipment market. These networks, crucial for fast and reliable internet access, are becoming more essential due to the rising reliance on digital services, remote work, online education, and the growing number of connected devices in modern lifestyles. Passive optical network equipment plays a crucial role in facilitating efficient and high-speed broadband connectivity by utilizing fiber-optic technology for reliable and fast data transmission between service providers and end-users. For example, in July 2023, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported a 17% increase in data consumption per mobile broadband subscription in 2022, with the overall mobile data usage doubling in four years from 4.7 gigabytes per month to 10.4 GB in 2022. This surge in demand for high-speed broadband networks is a key driver for the growth of the passive optical network equipment market.

Major players in the passive optical network equipment market are actively developing innovative network solutions, such as XGS-PON (10 gigabit symmetrical passive optical network), to maintain a competitive edge. XGS-PON, an updated standard for passive optical networks, supports high-speed symmetrical data transfers at 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). For instance, in February 2024, Precision Optical Technologies Inc., a US-based system engineering and integration company, announced the availability of OpenPath, a turnkey solution for a more open passive optical network (PON) ecosystem. OpenPath simplifies and accelerates PON deployments, addressing challenges for multiple system operators (MSOs), service providers, and access network operators. It offers a robust platform for evolving networks with future PON technologies, supporting 10 gigabit symmetrical passive optical networks (XGS-PON). Furthermore, it enables the convergence of residential, commercial, and wireless services over a single infrastructure, allowing the reuse of existing ODN/passive resources.

In November 2022, Ciena Corporation, a US-based networking systems and software company, made strategic acquisitions to enhance its broadband access solutions with passive optical network (PON) capabilities and reinforce its subscriber management technology. Ciena acquired Tibit Communications Inc., a US-based network equipment manufacturer, for $210 million, and Benu Networks Inc., a US-based software company specializing in providing passive optical network (PON) equipment, for an undisclosed amount. These acquisitions are aimed at strengthening Ciena's position in the market and expanding its offerings in the passive optical network equipment sector.

Major companies operating in the passive optical network equipment market are Verizon Communications Inc., AT & T Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Broadcom Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corp., ZTE Corp., NXP Semiconductors, Motorola Solutions, Marvell Technology Group, FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies Co. Ltd., Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Molex LLC, Tellabs Inc., Zyxel Communications Corp., Adtran Inc., Calix Inc., Dasan Zhone Solutions, Allied Telesis Inc, Ubiquoss Inc, Alphion India Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the passive optical network equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the passive optical network equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the passive optical network equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Passive optical network (PON) equipment comprises the elements and devices employed in a passive optical network, a fiber-optic telecommunications technology designed for providing broadband network access to end-users. PONs utilize a point-to-multipoint topology and optical splitters to transmit signals in both upstream and downstream directions.

The primary components of passive optical network equipment encompass wavelength division multiplexers and demultiplexers, optical filters, optical power splitters, optical cables, optical line terminal (OLT), and optical network terminal (ONT). Wavelength division multiplexer and demultiplexer (WDM) denote a technology employed in optical fiber communications, enabling the simultaneous transmission of multiple optical signals over a single fiber optic cable. Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) equipment and gigabit passive optical network (GPON) equipment constitute various structures. These find application in diverse contexts, predominantly in fiber to the home (FTTH), fiber to the building (FTTB), fiber to the curb (FTTC), and others, catering to a range of end users, including residential, commercial, industrial, and government and education.

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The passive optical network equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation services, network optimization, troubleshooting, ongoing support, and remote management and monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The passive optical network equipment market also includes sales of optical connectors and adapters, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) components, optical distribution frames, and measurement equipment. 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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