According to recently published reports by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, the trends for the combined service provider telecom equipment market comprising the Access, Carrier IP Telephony, Microwave, Mobile RAN, Optical, SP Routers, SP WiFi, and Wireless Packet Core markets, are set to improve between 2013 and 2018—by approximately $30 billion. After recording a CAGR of -1% between 2008 and 2013, Dell’Oro Group forecasts the combined service provider equipment markets to grow at a CAGR of 2% between 2013 and 2018.

“Since the introduction of the iPhone back in 2007 and subsequent proliferation of smart phones generating data as well as voice traffic, service providers have prioritized building out and improving both their wireless and wireline networks,” said Tam Dell’Oro, President and Founder of Dell’Oro Group. “While we believe carriers will continue to enhance their wireless networks, we anticipate carriers will put more emphasis on backhauling traffic which means improving their wireline networks in the next five years,” added Dell’Oro.

Other 5-year Forecast Report highlights:

Wireless and Wireline Telecom Markets to grow at a CAGR of 1% and 3%, respectively between 2013 and 2018.

Microwave, Optical, SP Routers, and Wireless Packet Core to drive the majority of the growth in the forecast period.

About the Reports

The Dell’Oro Group 5-Year Forecast Reports provide complete, in-depth coverage of the telecommunications service provider equipment markets with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, average selling prices, and shipments for the following markets: Access, Carrier IP Telephony, Microwave Transmission, Mobile RAN, Optical Transport, Routers, SP WiFi, and Wireless Packet Core. To purchase Dell’Oro Group reports, contact Julie Learmond-Criqui at +1.650.622.9400 x244, or email Julie@DellOro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group

As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell’Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enables component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.DellOro.com.