GIS in Telecom Market Demand Analysis by Offering (Hardware, Software, Data, Service), Deployment Type (On-Premises, Cloud), End User (SMEs, Large Enterprises) – Revenue Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The global GIS in telecom market accounted for revenue of $1,564.6 million in 2021, which is set to increase to $4,482.8 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 12.4% during 2021–2030. This will be due to the increasing demand for network installation and rising adoption of GIS for mobile and broadband services.

North America held the largest market share in 2021, ascribed to the rapid expansion of 5G networks in the region. For instance, Verizon Communications Inc. is conducting field trials with its partners for its 5G wireless network offering. With the increasing requirement for advanced network technologies, the demand for GIS solutions for network planning is increasing in North America.

Moreover, the U.K. held the largest share in the European market in 2021. Due to the increase in the number of fixed broadband connections in the country, the demand for GIS solutions for efficient network planning is rising. For instance, according to the Office of Communications, in 2021, full-fiber broadband was available in around 28% of the residential premises in the U.K.

Furthermore, China witnessed substantial growth in the APAC GIS in telecom market till 2021. This is mainly attributed to the large subscriber base for network services in the country. For instance, the subscriber base of China Mobile Ltd. increased to 966 million in May 2022 from 942 million in May 2021. With the growing subscriber base, the demand for GIS solutions among telecom companies in the country is increasing.

Rapid Surge in Demand for Network Installation

The increasing demand for network installation is a key factor driving the market across the world. The installation of a network tower in a particular region is carried out after determining the ideal location to support its operations. Moreover, with the increasing competition, coupled with the rapid rollout of new wireless network technologies, such as 4G and 5G, telecom companies are focusing on network planning and targeted expansion. Since the planning, development, and testing of a wireless network involve high costs, telecom companies are increasingly adopting GIS solutions for better analyses of the geographical data, with respect to tower installation.

Moreover, the pandemic is propelling the demand for digital technologies, as people’s reliance on the internet has massively risen while working from home. The sudden surge in the number of internet users has brought about a paradigm shift in the telecom industry, which is now reeling under the rising demand for higher bandwidths than ever. For instance, 66.2% of the world’s population is using the internet in 2022, and from 2000 to 2022, the usage of the internet increased by 1,335%. The increasing demand for 5G networks creates a requirement for a higher bandwidth, which further bolsters the GIS in telecom market’s growth.

Data Offering Dominates Market

The data offering category is predicted to dominate the market from 2021 to 2030. This is ascribed to the growing utilization of geospatial data by telecom companies across the globe for campaign management, capacity analysis, and demand forecasting. Additionally, large telecommunications corporations use GIS data to improve their operations and deliver better services to consumers.

IT Infrastructure Safety and Security Concerns Spur Usage of On-Premises Solutions

Based on deployment type, the on-premises category led the market in 2021. This is mainly attributed to the better safety and security offered by the on-premises GIS model as compared to the cloud GIS model. Therefore, most of the organizations have been using on-premises solutions since the advent of GIS in the telecom sector.

During the forecast period, the cloud category is expected to register the higher CAGR, of 13.0%. This can be ascribed to the increasing preference of telecom companies for cloud-based GIS solutions, as the data stored on the cloud can be easily accessed from web browsers and mobile devices. Moreover, due to the growing cloud computing market, the cloud GIS in telecom market is expected to grow swiftly during the forecast period.

Essentially, the rapid advancement in the field of cloud and cloud-based applications, along with a surge in modern companies and businesses’ reliance on them, has augmented the market’s growth at a stable rate.

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Miniaturization of systems

Advanced technologies, such as IoT and AI, are revolutionizing GIS functions. Vendors are, thus, increasingly focusing on the integration of their solutions into sensors and connected-technology-enabled devices, to aid telecom companies in the collection of data specific to their needs. These miniaturized systems are gaining traction across the world as they are small and allow for more flexibility in terms of geospatial data collection. They enable real-time data collection for mapping and navigation, which further helps telecom companies formulate strategies with respect to network planning and expansion.

Moreover, AI combined with GIS can assist organizations in making quick and informed decisions. The two technologies are extremely interconnected and will increasingly be used in areas such as asset tracking and management, fleet localization, and location intelligence. This will eventually change the GIS landscape and improve the technology’s potential, thereby propelling the growth of the market.

Companies Involving in Product Launches and Acquisitions

The market has several key players, who, in recent years, have been involved in various strategic developments in order to stay ahead of their competitors. For instance,

• In May 2022, Esri India launched Indo ArcGIS for government customers, which is available on RailTel Cloud. This cloud-based GIS solution provides scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. The Indo ArcGIS suite includes industry-specific solutions for forest management, disaster management, electric utility management, land records, and other applications.
• In June 2020, VertiGIS, a supplier of GIS solutions, announced the acquisition of Mapcom Systems LLC, a telecommunications software and service company located in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.

Key Players in Global GIS in Telecom Market Are:

• Hexagon AB
• Trimble Inc.
• Pitney Bowes Inc.
• Bentley Systems Incorporated
• Autodesk Inc.
• Schneider Electric SE
• General Electric Company

Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The study offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2014-2030.

Based on Offering

• Hardware
• Software
• Data
• Service
  • Professional
    • Training and consulting
    • Integration and maintenance
  • Managed

Based on Deployment Type

• On-Premises
• Cloud

Based on End User

• SMEs
• Large Enterprises

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  •  South Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Saudi Araba
  • Nigeria
  • Turkey