Lawful Interception Market Report 2026

The lawful interception market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $6.78 billion in 2025 to $8.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising cybercrime investigation needs, growth in communication channels, increasing digital communication usage, strengthening law enforcement capabilities, expansion of regulated surveillance frameworks.

The lawful interception market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of secure lawful interception tools, increasing digital crime complexity, growing government digital monitoring initiatives, expanding telecom infrastructure, rising focus on national security compliance. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing implementation of advanced communication monitoring systems, growing focus on securing digital communication channels, rising need for real time interception capability, expanding use of data monitoring across multiple networks, increasing emphasis on lawful digital evidence processing.

The increased Internet penetration is expected to boost the growth of the lawful interception market. Internet penetration refers to the proportion of a country's population that has access to the Internet, as indicated by the proportion of Internet users there. Internet penetration is beneficial for lawful interception in several ways, primarily due to the increased use of online communication platforms and the growing digital footprint of individuals. For instance, in October 2023, according International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a Switzerland-based specialized agency of the United Nations, in low-income countries, 27 percent of the population used the Internet in 2023, up from 24 percent in 2022. Therefore, the increased penetration of the Internet is driving the growth of the lawful interception market.

Major companies operating in the lawful interception market are focusing on integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to enhance their surveillance capabilities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to machines simulating human intelligence to perform tasks like problem-solving and language understanding, while cloud computing involves delivering computing services over the internet, allowing remote access to storage and applications without local infrastructure. For instance, in September 2024, Ericsson, a Sweden-based multinational and telecommunications company, launched Cradlepoint R980 and S400. The Cradlepoint R980 is a ruggedized 5G router designed for vehicles, enabling high-performance applications like AI-driven video recognition and real-time data analysis for sectors such as public safety and smart cities. The Cradlepoint S400 is a zero-trust IoT appliance that provides secure connectivity for diverse use cases, including industrial applications and smart building controls, with customizable interfaces for specific deployment needs.

In June 2025, Mill Point Capital LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired SS8 Networks Inc. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Mill Point aims to accelerate SS8’s growth by enhancing its technology stack and supporting innovation, particularly strengthening its AI-driven lawful interception, location intelligence, and monitoring center solutions to serve law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and telecom operators globally. SS8 Networks Inc. is a US-based provider of lawful interception, location intelligence, mediation, and monitoring center platforms, delivering real-time network monitoring and investigative intelligence solutions for telecom service providers and public safety agencies.

Major companies operating in the lawful interception market report are Verint Systems Inc., SS8 Networks Inc., Trovicor Networks GmbH, Utimaco GmbH, Vocal Technologies Ltd., AQSACOM Innovating Intelligence, Shoghi Communications Ltd., Comint Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Softel Systems Pty Ltd., Advantal Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Thales Group, Cy4Gate S.p.A., RCS S.p.A., IPS S.p.A., Squire Technologies Ltd., NICE Systems Ltd., Tracespan Communications Ltd., Atos SE, BAE Systems plc, Ericsson AB, Cisco Systems Inc., Matison Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the lawful interception market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lawful interception market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the lawful interception market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The lawful interception market consists of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in providing services such as authentication, virtual networks, local area networks, the internet of things, telecommunication, law enforcement, and networking function. 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.

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