Dark Fiber Market is predicted to reach USD 11.9 billion at a CAGR of 9.49% during the forecast period:

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Dark Fiber Market” that contains information from 2023 to 2030. The Dark Fiber Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 9.49% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Dark Fiber Market— UFINET, Vikram Group, DEPL, Landmark Dividend LLC., Unite Private Networks, Sterlite Power, Colt Technology Services Group Limited, Consolidated Communications, Crown Castle, and NexGen Networks.

Market Highlights

The Dark Fiber Market is accounted to register a CAGR of 9.49% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 11.9 Billion by 2030.

The Dark Fiber Market refers to the business of leasing or selling unused or unlit optical fiber cables within a telecommunications network infrastructure. These fiber optic cables are referred to as "dark" because they are installed but not actively transmitting data. Instead of being used to transmit data signals, they remain dormant or unlit, hence the term "dark."

The dark fiber market emerged as a way for companies to monetize their excess fiber capacity. By leasing or selling dark fiber, network owners can generate revenue from assets that would otherwise be dormant. Dark fiber is particularly appealing to businesses that require high-speed and dedicated network connections, such as data centers, financial institutions, content providers, and research institutions, among others.

Segment Analysis

The Dark Fiber Market has been segmented based on product, network and application.

On the basis of product, the market is segmented into Single-Mode and Multi-Mode. The multi-mode segment accounted for the largest share of this market. Short transmission distances are where this type works best. It is mostly utilized in local-area network systems and video surveillance. Longer transmission distances are better served by single-mode fiber, on the other hand.

Based on network, the market has been segmented into Metro and Long-Haul. The long-haul segment is expected to grow. Due to its ability to maintain connections over long distances with little signal intensity, the segment keeps growing. The widespread use of such long-haul terrestrial networks in underwater cabling over vast oceanic distances has attracted the cooperation of numerous organizations in terms of investments.

Based on application, the market has been segmented into telecom, BFSI, Military & Defense and Medical. The telecom segment dominates this market. due to the increased usage of 5G technology in communication and data transmission services, it is projected that the telecommunications industry would have significant growth prospects. 

Regional Analysis

The Dark Fiber Market, based on region, has been divided into the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America consists of US and Canada. The Europe Dark Fiber Market comprises of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The Dark Fiber Market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The Rest of the World Dark Fiber Market comprises of Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

North America, particularly the United States, has been a significant player in the dark fiber market. High demand for bandwidth from industries like IT, finance, healthcare, and content streaming has driven growth. Urban centers with high population density and tech-centric economies have fueled demand for dark fiber connectivity.

Europe has witnessed a growing dark fiber market, driven by the expansion of digital services and data centers. Regulatory policies, such as open access requirements, have also influenced the growth of the dark fiber market in certain European countries.

The Asia-Pacific region has seen significant growth due to rapid economic development, urbanization, and the adoption of digital technologies. Countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore have strong demand for high-speed connectivity, especially in major urban centers.

Furthermore, the rest of the world's Dark Fiber Market is divided into the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. While the dark fiber market in Latin America has been relatively smaller compared to other regions, it has been expanding due to increasing internet penetration and economic growth. Countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Chile have witnessed developments in the telecommunications sector, resulting in rising demand for dark fiber connections.

Key Findings of the Study

• The Dark Fiber Market is expected to reach USD 11.9 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.49% during the forecast period.


• North America, particularly the United States, has been a significant player in the dark fiber market. High demand for bandwidth from industries like IT, finance, healthcare, and content streaming has driven growth. Urban centers with high population density and tech-centric economies have fueled demand for dark fiber connectivity.


• Based on product, the market is segmented into Single-Mode and Multi-Mode holding the largest market in 2022.


• UFINET, Vikram Group, DEPL, Landmark Dividend LLC., Unite Private Networks, Sterlite Power, Colt Technology Services Group Limited, Consolidated Communications, Crown Castle, and NexGen Networks.