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Worldwide Telecommunications Capex Forecast, 2025–2029

Publisher IDC
Published Jun 12, 2025
Length 21 Pages
SKU # IDC20118470

Description

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 telcos to acquire or upgrade tangible assets (plant, property, and equipment) and intangible assets excluding telecommunications and spectrum licenses."Over the forecast period, telecom service providers will invest over $300 billion annually to enhance network performance and evolve architectures for future revenue growth. Strategic capex management practices are crucial for strengthening free cash flows and reducing capex intensity ratios," says Peter Chahal, director of Worldwide Telecommunications Insights at IDC. "Despite challenges such as tariffs and government budget cuts, telecom service providers must optimize cost structures and explore alternative wireline and wireless revenue streams to maintain financial stability and growth."

Table of Contents

21 Pages

IDC Market Forecast Figure

Executive Summary

Advice for Technology Suppliers

Market Forecast

Market Context

Drivers and Inhibitors

Drivers

Enhanced 5G Services

Telco-to-Techco Transformation

Extending Digital Service Fabric with LEO Satellites

Inhibitors

The Risks of Delaying Digital Transformation for Telcos

Tariffs Impact on Global Telecom Capex

Significant Market Developments

Changes from Prior Forecast

Market Definition

Methodology

Related Research

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