Global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market size is predicted to grow from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of %from 2025 to 2031.

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.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Evolved Packet Core (EPC) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Evolved Packet Core (EPC) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Evolved Packet Core (EPC) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Evolved Packet Core (EPC) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Evolved Packet Core (EPC) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Evolved Packet Core (EPC) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

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

Segmentation by Application:
Government
Manufacture
School
Other

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Fujitsu
Ericsson
NEC
Affirmed Networks
Mavenir
ZTE
ExteNet Systems
Twilio/Core Network Dynamics
Huawei Technologies
Netronome
Cisco Systems
Samsung
Nokia

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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