6G and AI Investments Set to Drive Global Communications Revenue to $5.6 Trillion by 2030
A new industry analysis by TechTarget Inc. highlights significant growth ahead for the global communications industry, with revenue for Communications Providers $(CP)$ projected to reach $5.6 trillion by 2030, according to Omdia's latest forecast. The report anticipates a 6.2% compound annual growth rate $(CAGR)$ from 2025, fueled by technology innovation, infrastructure expansion, and strong investments in 6G and artificial intelligence $(AI)$. While traditional telecom revenue is expected to grow modestly at 2.7% CAGR, the technology segment-dominated by hyperscale platforms like Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft-is set for a robust 9.4% CAGR, making up 55.9% of total CP revenue by the end of the decade. Telecom capital expenditure (capex) is forecast to reach $395 billion by 2030, with technology capex surging to $545 billion, driven by mobile network upgrades, AI infrastructure, and data center expansion. The report also notes a shift in investment focus to mobile networks from 2028 as leading markets prepare for 6G deployment.
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