Telecom Managed Services Market Report 2026

The telecom managed services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $29.73 billion in 2025 to $34.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of telecom network infrastructure, increasing operational complexity for operators, early adoption of managed network services, growth of mobile subscriber base, rising capital expenditure pressures.

The telecom managed services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $58.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing rollout of 5G networks, rising demand for end-to-end managed services, expansion of cloud-native telecom architectures, growing focus on service quality optimization, increasing reliance on third-party service providers. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of outsourced network management services, rising adoption of cloud-based telecom operations, growing integration of ai-driven network monitoring, increased focus on cost optimization through managed services, enhanced emphasis on network security management.

The rise in internet penetration is expected to boost demand for telecom managed services during the forecast period. This increase in internet access is primarily driven by the growing use of smartphones and the expanding influence of social networking sites. The rapidly increasing number of internet users generates a high demand for managed services related to contracts, billing, legacy equipment, user issues, and enhancing customer experience. For example, in August 2023, the UK Parliament, a UK-based governing body, projected that by 2050, there will be 24 billion interconnected devices worldwide. In the UK, the number of smartphone users is anticipated to reach 61 million by 2024. Consequently, the expanding internet-using population is expected to fuel growth in the telecom managed services market.

Leading companies in the telecom managed services market are actively introducing innovative products and services, such as the Networking Cloud Platform, as part of their strategy to maintain a strong market position. The Networking Cloud Platform serves as a comprehensive solution designed to streamline operations across the company's product portfolio, encompassing SD-WAN, data center, campus and branch, compute, and IoT. For example, in June 2023, Cisco Systems Inc., a prominent US-based digital communications technology company, launched the Cisco Network Cloud. This solution enables IT administrators to manage and access both cloud-based and on-premises network infrastructures through its Meraki dashboard. The Cisco Network Cloud comes with a single sign-on (SSO) feature across Cisco's networking products and services, contributing to enhanced simplicity in terms of automated connections and data exchange.

In April 2025, Comcast Business, a US-based technology and enterprise services company, acquired Nitel for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Comcast Business seeks to broaden its managed network services presence, strengthen its offerings in secure networking, cloud, and cybersecurity for enterprise clients, and accelerate its shift from basic connectivity to comprehensive full-stack managed services. Nitel Inc., a US-based technology firm, provides managed network services, secure connectivity, cloud networking, and cybersecurity solutions to mid-size and enterprise customers across various industries.

Major companies operating in the telecom managed services market are Fujitsu Limited, DXC Technology Company, Juniper Networks, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Capgemini SE, Accenture Plc., Tech Mahindra Limited, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Vodafone Idea, Cisco Systems Inc., IBM Corporation, Unisys Corporation, Windstream Holdings Inc., AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Comarch SA, HCL Technologies Limited, Amdocs Inc., NTT DATA Corporation, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, GTT Communications Inc., CenturyLink, Comcast Corporation, Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Nokia Corporation, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Wipro Limited, Zayo Group Holdings Inc., Ericsson India Limited

North America was the largest region in the telecom managed services market share in 2025. The regions covered in the telecom managed services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the telecom managed services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The telecom managed services market includes revenues earned by entities by offering technology, network, architecture development and management, tuning of network and service coverage, capacity and functionality and day-to-day operations and management of the entire network and IT infrastructure. Establishments that provide managed telecom services are included in this market. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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