Category: 5G & 6G
5G & 6G market research reports by IDC
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5G Slicing in Consumer Space and the Role of AI: A European Perspective
5G slicing is a feature that is expected to define new services based on premium and ultra secure connectivity for enterprises. But slicing will also open new opportunities for consumers, either with customer visibility to directly purchase the slice or as part of a solution with enhanced performanc ... Read More
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European 5G RedCap IoT Connectivity Market Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC Market Forecast offers a comprehensive analysis of 5G reduced capability (RedCap), detailing its emergence as the critical "missing middle" in cellular IoT connectivity. It provides a five-year forecast for RedCap connections and spending in Europe, examines the market context that necessit ... Read More
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Role of Entitlement Services for eSIMs in Asia/Pacific Telcos
This Market Note discusses the transformative role of entitlement services in enhancing customer experience (CX) for communications SPs in a connectivity landscape powered by eSIMs within the Asia/Pacific region. "Entitlement services emerge as crucial enablers orchestrating eSIM life-cycle manageme ... Read More
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Worldwide Telecommunications Capex Forecast, 2025–2029
This IDC study provides a worldwide forecast for telecommunications service provider capex covering the 2025–2029 period. The capex forecast is broken out between wireless and wireline networks with data for each one of the three main geographic regions. Capex is defined as capital spending by telco ... Read More
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Charter Communications and Cox Communications Announce Merger, Creating Connectivity and Entertainment Powerhouse — Is Mobile Next?
This IDC Market Note provides an overview of the May 16, 2025, merger announcement between Charter Communications and Cox Communications and offers IDC's perspective on the impact to the broader market and customer landscape. ... Read More
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Netcracker's Role in Accelerating Telecom Digital Transformation in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa
This IDC Vendor Profile focuses on Netcracker's technology capabilities and track record in BSS and OSS transformation across the META region. It provides an overview of the company, highlights its cloud-native and hybrid telco solutions leveraging recent technological developments and addressing te ... Read More
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One B2B: Deutsche Telekom’s Joint Approach to the Business Market
This IDC Market Note provides IDC’s key takeaways from Deutsche Telekom’s One B2B Sourcing Advisor and Analyst Event, which was held in Bonn, Germany on February 17th and 18th 2025. This event featured all of DT’s B2B-focused units in Europe, including T-Systems, T-Business Germany, and T-Business E ... Read More
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Leading the Future of Connectedness: How the National University of Singapore Sets the Standard for Seamless Experiences
This IDC Perspective discusses the details of execution of the Best in Future of Connectedness from the IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2024 in the Asia/Pacific region. The document discusses National University of Singapore's (NUS) transformation toward ubiquitous connectivity to deliver stable and se ... Read More
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Reshaping European Telco Landscape: Consolidation Set to Define the Market for The Next Decade
The European telecommunications landscape is primed to undergo significant consolidation, supported by a more lenient regulatory environment and improving market conditions. Key transactions, such as the Orange and MásMóvil merger, signal a shift in EU antitrust policies, fostering a more unified ma ... Read More
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Have Communications SPs Comprehended Their API Game?
This IDC study looks at how APIs enable communications SPs to commoditize connectivity and unlock additional revenue. Communications SPs aspire to be digital enablers, and this mindset has led them to invest in building underlay infrastructure and 5G networks; and adopt cloud-native architectures, s ... Read More
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Enabling Secure Mobility Through 5G Network Slices
This Market Note explores how 5G network slicing can help organizations protect their mobile workforce by isolating corporate traffic and embedding security directly into the network. "5G network slicing allows telcos to provide in-built security offerings to enterprises and transform mobile workfor ... Read More
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MVNOs Continue to See Subscriber and Revenue Growth in 4Q24; Boost Mobile Starts to Show Signs of Recovery
This IDC Market Note examines the 4Q24 earnings from the three U.S. cable companies that offer mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services as well as EchoStar's Boost Mobile MVNO business that were released from January 30 to February 27, 2025. ... Read More
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Emerging Trends in the IoT Cellular Connectivity Market for 2025
This IDC Market Perspective examines the key trends that will impact on the IoT cellular connectivity market in 2025."2025 will redefine IoT connectivity with eSIM, 5G RedCap, and satellite networks, transforming global coverage and unlocking new opportunities for enterprises worldwide," says Pahul ... Read More
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Highlights From LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia
LEAP 2025 showcased Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision to lead in technology, digital infrastructure, and AI innovation. The announcements and initiatives from the event illustrate a clear commitment to transforming the country into a global tech hub. With substantial investments in AI, cloud infrastru ... Read More
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Telefónica Tech: Aiming for Next-Gen IT Solutions Growth
This IDC Market Note presents IDC's view of Telefónica Tech's most recent analyst day, held in London on November 28, 2024. It concentrates on the company's growth strategy and development in specific portfolio areas: IoT, business applications, SASE, AI/data, and cloud. ... Read More
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European 5G and IoT Monetization and Adoption Strategies: Program Scope and Definitions, 2025
This IDC Perspective provides an overview of the markets covered in IDC's European 5G and IoT Monetization and Adoption Strategies research program. It analyzes various aspects of 5G strategies (including, but not limited to, connections and use cases), details the overarching market trends and comp ... Read More
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Top 5 Trends in Telecommunications Digital Services and Monetization to Watch in 2025
This IDC Market Perspective examines the top 5 trends that will impact the global telecom service provider market in 2025. Telecommunications providers will accelerate digital transformation in 2025 by expanding AI, 5G, and cloud-centric architectures to enhance network capabilities, optimize operat ... Read More
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European Consumer and SMB Telecoms Strategies: Research Coverage and Approach
This IDC Market Perspective provides an overview of the markets covered in IDC's European Consumer Telecom Strategies research program. It analyzes various aspects of the European consumer and SMB (1–250 empl.) market, such as connections and revenues, as well as existing and new services that under ... Read More
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Top Trends in Enterprise Connectivity for 2025
This IDC Perspective discusses top trends in enterprise connectivity for 2025.As enterprises look ahead to the coming year, 2025 will continue to be a year of evolving enterprise connectivity. “Businesses across all vertical markets are continuing to adapt to emerging technologies and see increasing ... Read More
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5(G) Predictions for 2025
This IDC Market Perspective examines five predictions in the next 12 months that will shape solution and service development, commercialization efforts, and marketing of 5G networks and use cases. New technical specification releases from the 3GPP and vendor investment in R&D and partnerships wi ... Read More
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Emerging Trends in the U.S. Mobile Market for 2025
Emerging Trends in the U.S. Mobile Market for 2025 This IDC Market Perspective highlights the key developments that are anticipated to influence the mobile services landscape in the United States throughout the year. The U.S. mobile market in 2025 is set to experience significant transformations dri ... Read More
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Orange Business: Enabling Transformation to the Digital World
Orange Business: Enabling Transformation to the Digital World This IDC Vendor Profile offers an overview of one of the major players in worldwide communications services and digital infrastructure services. Orange Business, a subsidiary of Orange SA, is a global service provider and communications ... Read More
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European Telecommunications Capex Forecast, 2024–2028
European Telecommunications Capex Forecast, 2024–2028 This IDC Market Forecast provides a European analysis of telecommunications capex in 2022-2028. The capex forecast is broken down by geography into France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., other Western European countries, and Central & Eastern Euro ... Read More
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Innovating Connectivity: Insights from Connected World KSA 2024
Innovating Connectivity: Insights from Connected World KSA 2024 Connected World KSA 2024 brought together key industry players — including stc, Mobily, Salam, Center 3, Tawal, and Dawiyat — and global tech leaders to discuss Saudi Arabia's vision for becoming a global digital hub. The event focused ... Read More
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IDC PeerScape: European Best Practices to Successfully Deploy 5G-Connected Enterprise Solutions
IDC PeerScape: European Best Practices to Successfully Deploy 5G-Connected Enterprise Solutions This IDC PeerScape provides insights and recommendations on best practices from key enterprises and providers of different elements of these solutions, together with key recommendations for buyers of this ... Read More
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