Global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market size was valued at US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during review period.

The Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is a critical component in the evolution of the core network within mobile communication systems. It represents the all-IP core network architecture proposed by 3GPP for the LTE (Long Term Evolution) system framework. EPC is designed to provide users with high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable mobile data services, while supporting multiple access technologies such as LTE, 3G, and Wi-Fi, thereby enabling unified network access and management.

EPC consists of four key functional entities: MME (Mobility Management Entity), SGW (Serving Gateway), PGW (Packet Data Network Gateway), and HSS (Home Subscriber Server). The MME is responsible for signaling control, user authentication, and mobility management; the SGW handles data forwarding and roaming support; the PGW connects to external IP networks and manages QoS and billing policies; and the HSS provides user profile information and access authorization.

Compared with traditional circuit-switched core networks, EPC adopts a flat architecture and full IP transmission, greatly enhancing network performance and efficiency. It plays a vital role in the efficient operation of LTE networks. As 5G technology advances, EPC is evolving toward the more advanced 5G Core (5GC), yet it remains widely deployed across existing LTE infrastructures worldwide, continuing to serve as a key network foundation.

Market Opportunities and Key Drivers

The Evolved Packet Core (EPC) benefits from the continued global deployment of 4G networks and the surge in mobile data traffic, with significant growth potential remaining in emerging markets. In addition, reliance on EPC within 5G NSA architectures, rising demand from industrial IoT sectors, and operators' needs for network optimization and smooth evolution are collectively sustaining EPC market momentum.

Market Risks

As the rollout of 5G Standalone (SA) architecture accelerates, EPC faces the risk of technological obsolescence and market contraction. Operators are increasingly directing capital toward 5G Core (5GC), limiting EPC’s potential for new deployments. The market is also maturing, intensifying price competition. Coupled with network security concerns and regulatory uncertainties, these factors further heighten market risks.

Downstream Demand Trends

The downstream market is shifting from new infrastructure deployment to optimization and integration, with a strong focus on EPC’s compatibility with multi-access technologies and 5G architecture. Demand for enterprise private networks is driving EPC toward lightweight, customized solutions. Until 5G fully replaces legacy networks, EPC will continue to serve as a vital support in various industry scenarios.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (USD/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Fujitsu, Ericsson, NEC, Affirmed Networks, Mavenir, ZTE, ExteNet Systems, Twilio/Core Network Dynamics, Huawei Technologies, Netronome, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF)
Packet Data Node Gateway (PGW)
Mobility Management Entity (MME)

Market segment by Application
Government
Manufacture
School
Other

Major players covered
Fujitsu
Ericsson
NEC
Affirmed Networks
Mavenir
ZTE
ExteNet Systems
Twilio/Core Network Dynamics
Huawei Technologies
Netronome
Cisco Systems
Samsung
Nokia

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Evolved Packet Core (EPC) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Evolved Packet Core (EPC), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Evolved Packet Core (EPC) from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Evolved Packet Core (EPC) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.