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North America 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 120 Pages
SKU # KBV19599081

Description

The North America Dark Fiber Network Market would witness market growth of 12.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The US market dominated the North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $3,058.8 million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 15.1% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 14.2% during (2024 - 2031).

One of the key drivers of the dark fiber network market is the rapid expansion of 5G networks, which require high-capacity fiber-optic backhaul infrastructure to support ultra-fast data transmission and low-latency communication. Dark fiber is pivotal in ensuring that 5G infrastructure remains scalable, cost-effective, and future-ready, allowing telecom operators to handle increasing network traffic and deliver seamless connectivity.

Moreover, another pivotal factor driving the expansion of the dark fiber network market is the heightened focus on network security and data privacy. By utilizing dark fiber networks, enterprises can implement end-to-end encryption, custom security protocols, and private network architectures, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected from external threats.

In the United States, smart city development and nationwide broadband expansion initiatives have driven significant investments in fiber-optic infrastructure. Federal programs like the "Smart Cities and Communities" initiative, supported by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, aim to enhance urban efficiency and connectivity through fiber-powered smart systems. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated substantial funds, including the $9 billion 5G Fund for Rural America, to expand fiber-optic networks in underserved areas, directly supporting fiber backhaul for 5G and enterprise networking. This includes $680 million earmarked for tribal lands and $1 billion for precision agriculture projects, where dark fiber is critical in ensuring high-speed, low-latency connectivity for smart farming, automated irrigation, and real-time data processing.

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 U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

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.
North America 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
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Table of Contents

120 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Dark Fiber Network Market, by Network Type
1.4.2 North America Dark Fiber Network Market, by Fiber Type
1.4.3 North America Dark Fiber Network Market, by Material
1.4.4 North America Dark Fiber Network Market, by Application
1.4.5 North America 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. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
5.1 North America Long-haul Market by Region
5.2 North America Metro Market by Region
Chapter 6. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
6.1 North America Single Mode Market by Country
6.2 North America Multi-mode Market by Country
6.3 North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
6.3.1 North America Graded-index Multimode Fiber Market by Country
6.3.2 North America Step-index Multimode Fiber Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
7.1 North America Glass Market by Country
7.2 North America Plastic Market by Country
Chapter 8. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
8.1 North America Telecom Market by Country
8.2 North America Military & Aerospace Market by Country
8.3 North America Medical Market by Country
8.4 North America Oil & Gas Market by Country
8.5 North America BFSI Market by Country
8.6 North America Railway Market by Country
8.7 North America Other Application Market by Country
Chapter 9. North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Country
9.1 US Dark Fiber Network Market
9.1.1 US Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.1.2 US Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.1.2.1 US Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.1.3 US Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.1.4 US Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.2 Canada Dark Fiber Network Market
9.2.1 Canada Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.2.2 Canada Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.2.2.1 Canada Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.2.3 Canada Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.2.4 Canada Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.3 Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market
9.3.1 Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.3.2 Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.3.2.1 Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.3.3 Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.3.4 Mexico Dark Fiber Network Market by Application
9.4 Rest of North America Dark Fiber Network Market
9.4.1 Rest of North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Network Type
9.4.2 Rest of North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Fiber Type
9.4.2.1 Rest of North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Multi-mode Type
9.4.3 Rest of North America Dark Fiber Network Market by Material
9.4.4 Rest of North America 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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