Roaming Tariff Market Report 2024

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for roaming tariff? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? This report answers all these questions and many more. The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The roaming tariff market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $66.93 billion in 2023 to $71.58 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to globalization, technological advancements, regulatory changes, increasing consumer demand, heightened market competition, economic growth, and strategic partnerships and alliances.

The roaming tariff market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $94.15 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth anticipated in the forecast period can be attributed to the deployment of 5G technology, the expansion of IoT, data privacy regulations, emerging markets, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and the impact of COVID-19. Major trends expected during this period include 5G roaming services, IoT roaming solutions, personalized tariff plans, virtual SIM technology, blockchain integration, AI-driven customer support, and flexible data plans.

The growth in international travel is anticipated to boost the roaming tariff market in the future. International travel involves crossing borders between countries. Improvements in transportation technology, such as more efficient and faster airplanes, have made traveling more accessible and convenient. Additionally, the global economic growth and increased disposable incomes have enabled more individuals to afford international trips. Roaming tariff management solutions assist mobile operators in managing costs and ensuring seamless communication for travelers by simplifying and streamlining international connectivity. For example, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA) in May 2023, international visitor arrivals to the US reached 5.36 million, a 26% increase from May 2022. Similarly, US citizen outbound travel departures totaled 8.44 million in May 2023, reflecting a 24% increase from May 2022. Consequently, the expanding scope of international travel is driving the growth of the roaming tariff market.

Key players in the roaming tariff market are introducing cost-effective services, such as plug-and-play solutions, to improve connectivity and lower travel costs. A plug-and-play solution for roaming allows users to easily access and use mobile network services abroad without complex setup or configuration. For instance, in April 2024, Etisalat, a telecom group based in the United Arab Emirates, launched Roaming-as-a-Service (RaaS) as part of its managed services portfolio. This solution addresses the challenges faced by mobile network operators (MNOs) with managed roaming services by providing third-party network providers with direct access to enhance their roaming capabilities. RaaS includes a comprehensive managed roaming service with analytical reporting tools, helping operators streamline operations and secure better rates.

In July 2022, JT (IoT) Ltd., a global connectivity and business solutions provider based in the US, acquired Top Connect for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand JT IoT's global IoT ecosystem, penetrate new markets, diversify service offerings, and strengthen connectivity capabilities. By leveraging Top Connect's proprietary infrastructure, supplier agreements, and extensive customer base, JT IoT seeks to drive innovation, enhance client services, and foster growth in the IoT connectivity sector. Top Connect is an Estonian-based provider of alternative roaming services.

Major companies operating in the roaming tariff market are China Mobile Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, T-Mobile US Inc., SoftBank Group Corp., Vodafone Group plc, Orange Group, Telefonica SA, NTT Docomo Inc., BT Group plc, TIM S.p.A., Telecom Italia S.p.A., Telstra Corporation Limited, Telus Corporation, SK Telecom Co. Ltd., MTN Group, Rogers Communications Inc., Swisscom AG, Singtel, KPN N.V., Airtel Africa, Turkcell, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited.

Europe was the largest region in the roaming tariff market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the roaming tariff market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the roaming tariff market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Roaming tariff refers to the fees that mobile network operators charge when users make calls, send texts, or use data while traveling outside their home network's coverage area. These charges cover the costs of accessing foreign networks. Roaming tariffs can vary widely between operators and regions, affecting the overall cost of international mobile usage for both consumers and businesses.

The main types of roaming tariffs are regional, national, international, and others. Regional roaming tariffs apply when using your mobile phone outside your home area but within a specific region. The services covered include voice, short message service (SMS), and data. Distribution channels for roaming services include retail roaming and wholesale roaming.

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The roaming tariff market includes revenues earned by entities through services such as multimedia messaging systems, mobile internet access, international calling apps, and mobile wallet transactions. 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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