Market Report

Report Abstract

LightCounting’s Access Optics report analyzes the market outlook for both Fiber-to-the-X (FTTx) optics and optics used in wireless network fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul.

Just as wireless fronthaul and backhaul are indispensable elements of mobile 5G and 4G networks, FTTx based on PON is the backbone of modern fixed broadband infrastructure. These advanced broadband networks deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity directly to homes, businesses, and institutions, and are recognized as essential infrastructure by governments in all developed and emerging economies.

In 2025, the two types of access networks, both fixed and mobile combined, will consume over 200 million optical devices, worth more than $1.3 billion in revenue.

New broadband technologies—fixed wireless access (FWA) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites—have recently gained traction. These technologies are viewed as complementary to existing mobile and fixed networks, while also representing viable alternatives. The report further discusses the adoption of LEO satellites and FWA broadband.

This report covers current and future network access architectures, next-generation technology developments, market trends, optical modules and components. The report offers a comprehensive five-year forecast of wireless network fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul and FTTx optics shipments, prices, and revenues, categorized by speeds, reaches, and colors.