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Europe Dark Fiber Network Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Network Type (Long-haul and Metro), By Fiber Type, By Material, By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Publisher Knowledge Based Value (KBV) Research
Published Feb 07, 2025
Length 135 Pages
SKU # KBV19599082

Description

The Europe Dark Fiber Network Market would witness market growth of 13.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The Germany market dominated the Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $867.7 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 12.4% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 14.2% during (2024 - 2031).

The increasing adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and edge computing has placed immense pressure on existing network architectures. As enterprises move toward data-intensive applications, such as real-time analytics, AI-driven automation, and high-definition content streaming, the demand for scalable and high-capacity fiber-optic infrastructure has grown significantly.

Additionally, dark fiber networks offer a future-proof solution, enabling organizations to expand their bandwidth as needed without the constraints imposed by traditional service providers. This flexibility allows businesses to optimize performance, reduce latency, and improve overall network efficiency, making dark fiber an ideal choice for industries where uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity is critical.

In the United Kingdom, the adoption of dark fiber networks has been bolstered by substantial government investments in digital infrastructure. The UK government’s 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme has supported projects like the 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (CAL) initiative, which focuses on enhancing logistics operations at ports and warehouses. These projects rely on high-bandwidth fiber-optic backhaul to support real-time tracking, vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, and autonomous vehicle trials, significantly improving efficiency across the transportation and logistics sectors. To further establish itself as a leader in next-generation digital connectivity, the UK government has committed £1 billion to digital infrastructure development, with £200 million specifically allocated for 5G innovation, increasing demand for fiber-optic networks to support these initiatives.

Based on Network Type, the market is segmented into Long-haul and Metro. Based on Fiber Type, the market is segmented into Single Mode and Multi-mode (Graded-index Multimode Fiber and Step-index Multimode Fiber). Based on Material, the market is segmented into Glass and Plastic. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Telecom, Military & Aerospace, Medical, Oil & Gas, BFSI, Railway, and Other Application. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • AT&T Inc.
  • Colt Technology Services Group Limited (Fidelity Investments)
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Ciena Corporation
  • Crown Castle International Corp.
  • Lumen Technologies, Inc.
  • Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • Equinix, Inc.
  • NTT Data Corporation
  • Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.
Europe Dark Fiber Network Market Report Segmentation

By Network Type
  • Long-haul
  • Metro
By Fiber Type
  • Single Mode
  • Multi-mode
  • Graded-index Multimode Fiber
  • Step-index Multimode Fiber
By Material
  • Glass
  • Plastic
By Application
  • Telecom
  • Military & Aerospace
  • Medical
  • Oil & Gas
  • BFSI
  • Railway
  • Other Application
By Country
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

Table of Contents

135 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, by Network Type
1.4.2 Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, by Fiber Type
1.4.3 Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, by Material
1.4.4 Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, by Application
1.4.5 Europe Dark Fiber Network Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis – Global
4.1 Market Share Analysis, 2023
4.2 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5. Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
5.1 Europe Long-haul Market by Country
5.2 Europe Metro Market by Country
Chapter 6. Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
6.1 Europe Single Mode Market by Country
6.2 Europe Multi-mode Market by Country
6.3 Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
6.3.1 Europe Graded-index Multimode Fiber Market by Country
6.3.2 Europe Step-index Multimode Fiber Market by Country
Chapter 7. Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
7.1 Europe Glass Market by Country
7.2 Europe Plastic Market by Country
Chapter 8. Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
8.1 Europe Telecom Market by Country
8.2 Europe Military & Aerospace Market by Country
8.3 Europe Medical Market by Country
8.4 Europe Oil & Gas Market by Country
8.5 Europe BFSI Market by Country
8.6 Europe Railway Market by Country
8.7 Europe Other Application Market by Country
Chapter 9. Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Country
9.1 Germany Dark Fiber Network Market
9.1.1 Germany Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.1.2 Germany Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.1.2.1 Germany Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.1.3 Germany Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.1.4 Germany Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.2 UK Dark Fiber Network Market
9.2.1 UK Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.2.2 UK Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.2.2.1 UK Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.2.3 UK Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.2.4 UK Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.3 France Dark Fiber Network Market
9.3.1 France Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.3.2 France Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.3.2.1 France Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.3.3 France Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.3.4 France Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.4 Russia Dark Fiber Network Market
9.4.1 Russia Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.4.2 Russia Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.4.2.1 Russia Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.4.3 Russia Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.4.4 Russia Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.5 Spain Dark Fiber Network Market
9.5.1 Spain Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.5.2 Spain Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.5.2.1 Spain Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.5.3 Spain Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.5.4 Spain Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.6 Italy Dark Fiber Network Market
9.6.1 Italy Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.6.2 Italy Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.6.2.1 Italy Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.6.3 Italy Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.6.4 Italy Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.7 Rest of Europe Dark Fiber Network Market
9.7.1 Rest of Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.7.2 Rest of Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.7.2.1 Rest of Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.7.3 Rest of Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.7.4 Rest of Europe Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1 AT&T, Inc.
10.1.1 Company Overview
10.1.2 Financial Analysis
10.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.1.4 Research & Development Expense
10.1.1 SWOT Analysis
10.2 Colt Technology Services Group Limited (Fidelity Investments)
10.2.1 Company Overview
10.2.2 Recent strategies and developments:
10.2.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
10.3 Comcast Corporation
10.3.1 Company Overview
10.3.2 Financial Analysis
10.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.3.4 SWOT Analysis
10.4 Ciena Corporation
10.4.1 Company Overview
10.4.2 Financial Analysis
10.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.4.4 Research & Development Expense
10.4.5 SWOT Analysis
10.5 Crown Castle International Corp.
10.5.1 Company Overview
10.5.2 Financial Analysis
10.5.3 Segmental Analysis
10.6 Lumen Technologies, Inc.
10.6.1 Company Overview
10.6.2 Financial Analysis
10.6.3 Segmental Analysis
10.6.4 SWOT Analysis
10.7 Verizon Communications, Inc.
10.7.1 Company Overview
10.7.2 Financial Analysis
10.7.3 Segmental Analysis
10.7.4 SWOT Analysis
10.8 Equinix, Inc.
10.8.1 Company Overview
10.8.2 Financial Analysis
10.8.3 Regional Analysis
10.8.4 SWOT Analysis
10.9 NTT Data Corporation
10.9.1 Company Overview
10.9.2 Financial Analysis
10.10. Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.
10.10.1 Company Overview
10.10.2 Financial Analysis

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