Metro Ethernet Market Size, Share, and Growth Analysis

Metro Ethernet Market By Service Type (Dedicated Ethernet, Switched Ethernet), By Business Size (Large Enterprises, SMEs), By Services Offered (Consulting Services, Installation and Support), By Bandwidth Range, By Application, By End Users, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQSG45H2006 | Region: Global | Published Date: January, 2025
Pages: 157 |Tables: 63 |Figures: 77

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Metro Ethernet Market Insights

Global Metro Ethernet Market size was valued at USD 29.1 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 30.79 billion in 2024 to USD 48.34 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2025-2032). 

Metro Ethernet is an Ethernet transport network that delivers point-to-point and multipoint connectivity services over a metropolitan area network (MAN). Ethernet began as a local area network (LAN) technology and evolved into a replacement for low-speed wide-area network (WAN) technologies. Ethernet services are popular among business, residential, and mobile subscribers because of their cost-effectiveness, versatility, and simplicity.

US Metro Ethernet Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

Market snapshot - 2025-2032

Global Market Size

USD 29.1 billion

Largest Segment

Ethernet Switch

Fastest Growth

Multiservice Provisioning Platform

Growth Rate

5.8% CAGR

Global Metro Ethernet Market, 2021-2028 ($ Bn)
Country Share for Asia Pacific Region- 2021 (%)

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Metro Ethernet Market Segments Analysis

Global Metro Ethernet Market is segmented by Service Type, Business Size, Services Offered, Bandwidth Range, Application, End Users and region. Based on Service Type, the market is segmented into Dedicated Ethernet and Switched Ethernet. Based on Business Size, the market is segmented into Large Enterprises and SMEs. Based on Services Offered, the market is segmented into Consulting Services, Installation and Support and Technical Support. Based on Bandwidth Range, the market is segmented into Below 100 Mbps, 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, and Above 1 Gbps. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Data Center Interconnection, Private Line Services and Wide Area Network. Based on End Users, the market is segmented into BFSI, Government and Defense, Healthcare Providers, Retail and Telecom and IT Services. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.  

Metro Ethernet Market Analysis by Type

The Global Metro Ethernet Market has been classified By Type (Ethernet Switch, Multiservice Provisioning Platform, and Router). In 2021, the Ethernet Switch led the market. Increased use of Ethernet switches due to their benefits and the growing requirement to maintain efficiency in communication infrastructure in the end-user industry is driving the market's expansion. Furthermore, the growing use of Ethernet switches in industrial infrastructures like smart grids, intelligent train & traffic, security & surveillance, and other utilities is propelling the metro ethernet market growth.

 

Global Metro Ethernet Market By Type , 2021(%)

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Metro Ethernet Market Regional Insights

In 2021, the North America region led the global metro ethernet market, accounting for more than 30% of global revenue. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to the advancement of many innovative technologies and the early adoption of new technologies. Even though many network functions converge on a single chassis, each function operates independently, with operational, functional, and administrative isolation. Failures are isolated when a physical system, such as the Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), is partitioned into numerous separate logical instances. The control plane and forwarding plane are not shared by the partitions; instead, they share the same chassis, space, and power.

Global Metro Ethernet Market By Geography, 2021 - 2028
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Metro Ethernet Market Dynamics

Metro Ethernet Market Driver

  • The market is also growing due to the businesses and organizations easily linking their branches and staff into a unified network without the hassle of transferring signals or technology from one location to the next. Other services, such as VoIP (voice over Internet protocol), video over Internet protocol, and other secure data transmission methods, can also drive metro ethernet market growth.
  • The market's promising growth prospects can be linked to rising demand for on-demand content delivery services; metro ethernet has the extra benefit of being available as a consumer service, making it a perfect choice for on-demand content delivery.

Metro Ethernet Market Restraint

  • Increasing levels of competition amongst telecom providers, as well as strong customer bargaining power, would likely act as a restraint on the metro ethernet market's expansion. Understanding the network's needs, as well as resolving specific requirements and competition among service providers, will be the market's biggest challenge.

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Metro Ethernet Market Competitive Landscape

The Global metro ethernet market is relatively fragmented, with a high level of competition. Companies are working on new product launches and other initiatives to provide better equipment to their customers and expand their companies globally. These industry leaders are expanding their client base in a variety of ways, and many organizations are forming strategic and creative partnerships with other start-up businesses to increase market share and profitability.

Top Players in Metro Ethernet Market

  • AT&T Inc. (United States) 
  • Lumen Technologies, Inc. (United States) 
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (United States) 
  • Comcast Corporation (United States) 
  • Charter Communications, Inc. (United States) 
  • Cox Communications, Inc. (United States) 
  • Vodafone Group Plc (United Kingdom) 
  • Orange S.A. (France) 
  • Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany) 
  • BT Group plc (United Kingdom) 
  • NTT Communications Corporation (Japan) 
  • China Telecom Corporation Limited (China) 
  • China Mobile Limited (China) 
  • Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia) 
  • KDDI Corporation (Japan) 
  • SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (South Korea) 
  • Rogers Communications Inc. (Canada) 
  • Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) Inc. (Canada) 
  • Telefónica, S.A. (Spain) 
  • Swisscom AG (Switzerland) 

Metro Ethernet Market Recent Developments

  • In May 2022, African Infrastructure Investment Managers completed an acquisition of MetroFibre Networx (MetroFibre), following approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.
  • In April 2022, Synopsys and Juniper Networks launched OpenLight, a new firm that will allow third parties to create products with integrated on-chip lasers using Tower Semiconductor's manufacturing capabilities.

Metro Ethernet Key Market Trends

Metro Ethernet Market SkyQuest Analysis

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According to our global metro ethernet market analysis, the North America region led the global market with more than 30% market share. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to the advancement of many innovative technologies and the early adoption of new technologies. The growing demand for high-quality, scalable, dependable, and cost-effective connection alternatives, particularly in the retail enterprise sector. In 2021, the ethernet switch led the market.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2023 USD 29.1 billion
Market size value in 2032 USD 48.34 billion
Growth Rate 5.8%
Base year 2024
Forecast period 2025-2032
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Billion
Segments covered
  • Service Type
    • Dedicated Ethernet (Point-To-Multipoint, Point-To-Point), Switched Ethernet (Virtual Private LAN Service, Virtual Private Wire Service)
  • Business Size
    • Large Enterprises, SMEs
  • Services Offered
    • Consulting Services, Installation and Support (Maintenance Services, Upgrade Services), Technical Support (Onsite Support, Remote Support)
  • Bandwidth Range
    • Below 100 Mbps, 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, Above 1 Gbps
  • Application
    • Data Center Interconnection (Cross-Connect Services, Inter-Building Connectivity), Private Line Services (Enterprise Connectivity), Wide Area Network (Cloud Networking Services, Interoffice Connectivity)
  • End Users
    • BFSI, Government and Defense, Healthcare Providers, Retail, Telecom and IT Services
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • AT&T Inc. (United States) 
  • Lumen Technologies, Inc. (United States) 
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (United States) 
  • Comcast Corporation (United States) 
  • Charter Communications, Inc. (United States) 
  • Cox Communications, Inc. (United States) 
  • Vodafone Group Plc (United Kingdom) 
  • Orange S.A. (France) 
  • Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany) 
  • BT Group plc (United Kingdom) 
  • NTT Communications Corporation (Japan) 
  • China Telecom Corporation Limited (China) 
  • China Mobile Limited (China) 
  • Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia) 
  • KDDI Corporation (Japan) 
  • SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (South Korea) 
  • Rogers Communications Inc. (Canada) 
  • Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) Inc. (Canada) 
  • Telefónica, S.A. (Spain) 
  • Swisscom AG (Switzerland) 

Metro Ethernet Market Recent Developments

  • In May 2022, African Infrastructure Investment Managers completed an acquisition of MetroFibre Networx (MetroFibre), following approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.
  • In April 2022, Synopsys and Juniper Networks launched OpenLight, a new firm that will allow third parties to create products with integrated on-chip lasers using Tower Semiconductor's manufacturing capabilities.
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Metro Ethernet Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Metro Ethernet Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Metro Ethernet Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Metro Ethernet Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Global Metro Ethernet Market size was valued at USD 29.1 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 30.79 billion in 2024 to USD 48.34 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2025-2032). 

The Global metro ethernet market is relatively fragmented, with a high level of competition. Companies are working on new product launches and other initiatives to provide better equipment to their customers and expand their companies globally. These industry leaders are expanding their client base in a variety of ways, and many organizations are forming strategic and creative partnerships with other start-up businesses to increase market share and profitability. 'AT&T Inc. (United States) ', 'Lumen Technologies, Inc. (United States) ', 'Verizon Communications Inc. (United States) ', 'Comcast Corporation (United States) ', 'Charter Communications, Inc. (United States) ', 'Cox Communications, Inc. (United States) ', 'Vodafone Group Plc (United Kingdom) ', 'Orange S.A. (France) ', 'Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany) ', 'BT Group plc (United Kingdom) ', 'NTT Communications Corporation (Japan) ', 'China Telecom Corporation Limited (China) ', 'China Mobile Limited (China) ', 'Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia) ', 'KDDI Corporation (Japan) ', 'SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (South Korea) ', 'Rogers Communications Inc. (Canada) ', 'Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) Inc. (Canada) ', 'Telefónica, S.A. (Spain) ', 'Swisscom AG (Switzerland) ', 'In May 2022, African Infrastructure Investment Managers completed an acquisition of MetroFibre Networx (MetroFibre), following approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.', 'In April 2022, Synopsys and Juniper Networks launched OpenLight, a new firm that will allow third parties to create products with integrated on-chip lasers using Tower Semiconductor's manufacturing capabilities.'

The market is also growing due to the businesses and organizations easily linking their branches and staff into a unified network without the hassle of transferring signals or technology from one location to the next. Other services, such as VoIP (voice over Internet protocol), video over Internet protocol, and other secure data transmission methods, can also drive metro ethernet market growth.

Metro networks must be designed to handle increased data traffic needs resulting from the high-definition video content, necessitating the need for enhanced services around the world. A significant increase in demand for cloud-based applications, as well as the growth of metro networks from 1 GbE to 100 GbE ports and connections in both the residential and corporate sectors, are boosting demand for metro ethernet market.

In 2021, the North America region led the global metro ethernet market, accounting for more than 30% of global revenue. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to the advancement of many innovative technologies and the early adoption of new technologies. Even though many network functions converge on a single chassis, each function operates independently, with operational, functional, and administrative isolation. Failures are isolated when a physical system, such as the Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), is partitioned into numerous separate logical instances. The control plane and forwarding plane are not shared by the partitions; instead, they share the same chassis, space, and power.

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