Market Size (2017)
2017
$1.24B
Vertical: ICTBase Year: 20189 Sections
Market Size (2017)
2017
$1.24B
Projected (2025)
2025
$20.15B
CAGR (2017–2025)
41.6%
41.6%Key Players
109+
Diameter has consistently gained industry wide acceptance in standards most significantly in the Release 8 and 7 of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) specification. Diameter serves a crucial function in communication and as the telecom operators have migrated their networks to Long Term Evolution (LTE) and have added and implemented new services and more sophisticated policies the signaling volumes are skyrocketing. Due to rapid growth in the number of LTE devices, particularly tablets and smartphones, the Diameter messages in the 4G Evolved Packet Core has increased. The early adoption of LTE found that there occur congestion problems across multiple instances of the network due to the high amount of signaling traffic. The Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) reduces the “mesh” of signaling connections across multiple network elements and provides load balancing, traffic management and session binding. When a network operator migrates from older networking technologies to LTE network, there occurs incompatibility between the signaling systems. However, the Diameter Interworking Function (IWF) allows 4G networks to interoperate with older networks like 3G and 2G.
Global Diameter Signaling market has generated a revenue of USD 1643.27 million in 2018 and is expected to reach a market value of USD 20149.58 million by 2025 growing at an 44.81% CAGR. North America accounts for 16% market share in the Diameter Signaling market due to high smartphone penetration rate and the mobile subscriptions have reached at a saturation level.
Europe Diameter Signaling market acquired around 20% market share globally in 2018. Europe is witnessing high adoption rate of Diameter Signaling. Among the European countries, currently, rest of the Europe is dominating the Diameter Signaling market with a market share of 27%, followed by Germany with a 25% market share. Italy is projected to grow with the fastest CAGR of 54.1% during the forecast period in the Diameter Signaling market Rising adoption of Internet based services owing to growing smartphone market.
Asia-Pacific Diameter Signaling market acquired the highest market share of 56% market share in terms of revenue generation as due to rising Internet penetration, high focus on advancements in 4G and 5G communication network. Further, Asia-Pacific is expected to produce highest number of MPS in the coming years as compared to the other regions owing to increasing adoption of LTE and VoLTE based services thereby increasing the demand for Diameter signaling protocol.
The Diameter Signaling market in the rest of the world acquired around 8% market share globally in 2018. This region is witnessing high adoption of in South America as compared to Middle East and Africa. Moreover, developing network infrastructure, increasing smartphone and Internet penetration, high focus on developments in 5G technology
The Diameter Signaling Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 41.6% from 2017 to 2025.
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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View Subscription PlansDiameter signaling is used by a broad range of network elements for the exchange of information related to session tracking, device tracking, data usage, and others. A Diameter node can exchange the information with another Diameter node, either directly or through the intermediary nodes called agents, due to the peer-to-peer architecture of the diameter. The diameter signaling controllers provide communication service that overcomes diameter signaling scalability, performance, and interoperability challenges in IP Multimedia Systems (IMS) and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks. Diameter is a next-gen industry-standard protocol that is used to exchange authorization, authentication, and accounting (AAA) information in IMS and LTE networks. The proliferation of smartphones and increasing mobile traffic boosts the volume of Diameter signaling.
Diameter signaling includes Diameter Edge Agent (DEA) defined by GSMA, Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) defined by 3GPP, and Diameter Interworking Function (IWF) defined by both 3GPP and GSMA. As SS7 is used in 3G, 2G, and earlier networks, Diameter is a signaling protocol used in LTE networks for handling policy, subscription, and charging management
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2018
Forecast Period
2018 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThreat of New Entrants:
The diameter signaling market consists well-established players such as F5 Networks, Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd, and Mitel Networks Corporation with commendable market shares. There is a high capital requirement in the market due to continuous developments in the telecom sector, primarily due to the increase in data generation and the need to provide effective data traffic management solutions; this restricts the entry of new players in the diameter signaling market. Furthermore, with advancements in technology, heavy investments are required for the implementation of these systems, which further increases the barriers for the new players to enter the market. Moreover, the increasing complexities in the networks require high expertise in the telecom sectors, which further lowers the threat of the new entrants in the global Diameter signaling market during the forecast period.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers:
The suppliers in the global Diameter signaling market are Oracle Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, among others, who offer software solutions to network operators and telecom companies. The differentiation of these software is significantly low; furthermore, the number of suppliers in this market is high—these factors lead to low switching costs. Therefore, the bargaining power of the suppliers in the global Diameter signaling market is expected to be moderate during the forecast period.
Threat of Substitutes:
Currently, 4G technology is being used globally, and the emergence of 5G technology is expected to generate a large amount of data. However, Diameter signaling is capable of handling significant volumes of data and traffic without any load on infrastructure. Therefore, presently, there are no substitutes of Diameter signaling, which is expected to result in a low threat of substitutes in the global Diameter signaling market during the forecast period.
Bargaining Power of Buyers:
The buyers in the global Diameter signaling market are network operators and telecom companies. The concentration of buyers in the market is less as compared to the suppliers, which gives them the power to dictate the prices. Additionally, the buyers are not price-sensitive and to make the purchase decisions by analyzing their requirements and traffic on their infrastructure. The brand identity is moderate due to moderate difference in the solutions and services. Therefore, the bargaining power of the buyers in the global Diameter signaling market is expected to be moderate during the forecast period.
Intensity of Rivalry:
The intensity of rivalry in the global Diameter signaling market is expected to be significantly high during the forecast period. The key players operating in the market are Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Oracle Corporation, Mitel Networks Corporation, and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. The market has registered significant advancements over the past few years. Increased safety concerns, rapid increase in industrialization, and the changing demand trend of the end product have helped the market players in retaining their share across regions. However, the product differentiation is moderate which is also increasing the rivalry among the companies. Additionally, acquisitions and mergers with small or medium scale companies for regional access, are the key strategies of large players.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $11.22B by 2025, while Europe is projected to grow fastest at a 46.2% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2017 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $206.47M | $559.45M | $2.17B | 34.2% | 11% |
| Asia Pacific | $697.98M | $2.26B | $11.22B | 41.5% | 56% |
| Europe | $238.09M | $876.60M | $4.96B | 46.2% | 25% |
| Rest of the World | $101.05M | $344.03M | $1.80B | 43.3% | 9% |
| Total | $1.24B | $4.04B | $20.15B | 41.6% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$20.15B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter Routing Agent | $10.24B | 41.6% | 40% |
| Diameter Edge Agent | $4.43B | 41.6% | 47% |
| Diameter interworking function | $3.12B | 41.6% | 89% |
| Type_Others | $2.36B | 41.6% | 89% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Diameter Signaling Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Diameter Signaling Market market is projected to reach $20.15B by 2025, growing at 41.6% CAGR. The Diameter Routing Agent segment holds the largest share.
Over the last five years, the ownership of smartphones has increased significantly, thereby leading to high use of the Internet among individuals. The advancements in technology have increased the use of smartphones, as various mobile applications are being developed every year, generating a significant amount of data, thereby resulting in considerable data traffic. According to Excelacom Inc., 58,520 applications are is downloaded by end users per minute from Apple's App Store. Furthermore, various mobile-based applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Uber, which use the Internet for sharing data and information is also increasing. Therefore, with an increase in data generated on a daily basis, there has been a rise in the requirement for Diameter signaling. According to GSMA, in 2017, there were more than 3.3 billion mobiles Internet users, and this number is estimated to reach 5.0 billion by 2025. The increasing use of the Internet is driving the current market, and this growth is expected to continue during the coming years.Developing 4G and LTE market:
The increasing use of 4G and LTE mobile network technology is also attracting users by providing affordable data tariffs and reliable networks, among others, which allow the consumers to access online content, social media apps, and websites on their smart phones. Similarly, the network service providers are migrating current platform to LTE which offers different features to the users. The change in behavior of subscribers is driving the growth of the LTE Diameter signaling market across the globe. Hence the signaling process and their impact are becoming very important. Additionally, the rise in the adoption of LTE technology and VoLTE by various countries in their network infrastructure for reliable Internet access and better communication are also expected to drive the market significantly in the coming years.
The continuous usage of smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices is leading to high data generation, leading to data traffic. Moreover, the implementation of LTE technology has led to an increase the utilization of the Internet across the globe by providing a reliable network and connectivity among the devices. According to Oracle, globally, 595 million messages per second (MPS) are expected to be generated by 2021. The data generated from connected cars, mobile phones, smart devices, VoLTE and others are increasing the data traffic which is increasing the need for Diameter signaling at a global level.
TABLE 1 Global Diameter Signaling Industry Trends and Indicators Oracle Communications LTE Diameter Signaling Index
Global
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
CAGR
Basic Policy
109,573,611
146,364,178
188,929,870
234,211,699
272,540,322
299,077,278
22.24%
VoLTE
109,573,611
30,928,130
41,648,127
52,153,131
58,665,037
61,734,109
21.64%
Connected Car
2,490,165
3,448,498
4,547,038
5,893,990
7,372,645
9,377,199
30.37%
LTE Broadcast
79,395,505
106,938,231
140,077,928
175,441,968
204,622,925
224,546,837
23.11%
TOTAL MPS
214,642,319
287,679,037
375,202,963
467,700,788
543,200,929
594,735,423
22.61%
Source: Oracle Communications
The 5G technology is expected to influence almost every field of communication and content delivery. With advancements in IP-based delivery for both video and data content, 5G technology is expected to transform the future of various industries. The 5G technology is a wireless standard that operates on a wide variety of frequencies; it is mainly divided into spectrum of two groups as FR1 (450 MHz–6 GHz) and FR2 (24 GHz–52 GHz) (millimeter wave spectrum). The mainstream wireless networks operate on the low & mid-band spectrum associated with FR1, which travels greater distances, thus ensuring a stronger network reach. The networks utilizing this infrastructure offers higher speed, capacity, and lower latency as compared to the existing networks. Thus, the increasing speed of the Internet is expected to generate a large amount of data, which is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Moreover, in broadcasting, the adoption of 5G technology is expected provide a wide range of frequencies that will enable increased use of traditional wireless spectrum for the distribution of audio and video content as well as digital radio. The use of High-Power High-Tower (5G-HTHP) technology for broadcasting can offer widescale distribution of content in the existing broadcast frequency range without the requirement of any additional frequency spectrum. Furthermore, the broadcasters can use the broadband capabilities of 5G, coupled with the image quality, reception, and audio improvements from ATSC 3.0 to transform the broadcast transmission. During the forecast period, the introduction and advancements in 5G network are expected to register high investments from broadcasters to gain a better understanding of viewing preferences and consumer behavior.
Roaming complexity is one of the major factors expected to hinder the growth of the market for Diameter signaling. Roaming complexity has been categorized as 4G roaming, 3G, 2G to 4G and vice versa, Wi-Fi roaming, and international roaming. It is difficult for network providers to offer and support the global VoLTE as it is dependent on various factors such as the country, region, device, or technology with which a device can communicate with. Diameter signaling has to deal with scenarios such as end-to-end LTE and VoLTE calls, calls initiated from VoLTE that are connected with fixed-line and vice-versa, calls which are initiated form VoLTE and are connecting with non-VoLTE devices and vice-versa. This complex environment and system between the network service providers are expected to hinder the market growth until all the providers come up together to address the issue and form policies accordingly.
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Profiles of 109 companies operating in the Diameter Signaling Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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SQUIRE TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 2001 Workforce: ~11-50 Company Working: Squire Technologies LTD (Squire Technologies) is a privately held company specialized in core network products offering to the telecom industry. The company comprises highly trained integration specialists focus on product enhancement and are committed to providing ongoing support and enhancement services. The company operates through three business segments namely, solution, products, and services. The product segment consists of the SS7, SS7 to VoIP + IMS, SMS, VoIP + VoLTE products. The company continues to deliver services in the fixed and mobile networks, ISP’s, system integrators and complimentary telecom equipment suppliers
DIALOGIC CORPORATION
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1983 Workforce: 160 Company Working: Dialogic Corporation is a privately held company engaged in cloud-optimized solutions for real-time communications media, applications, and infrastructure. It also offers communication platforms and technologies to service providers and enterprises. The communication platform enhances the performance of mobile, video, Internet Protocol (IP), and time-division multiplexing (TDM) solutions. The company also offers products including intelligent call controls, soft switches, control switch systems, session border controllers, media gateways, diameter signaling controllers, network congestion and voice compressions, and diameter, SIGTRAN, and SS7 components. Furthermore, Dialogic also offers various solutions, including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) to companies. The company operates globally.
SANDVINE CORPORATION
Company Headquarters: Canada Founded: 2001 Workforce: 756 Company Working: Sandvine Corporation is engaged in developing and marketing network equipment and solutions for broadband and wireless operators. The company also offers services through mobile, DSL, cable, fixed wireless, and FTTx Internet access technologies. In 2016, the company was acquired by Procera Networks Inc., which offers network visibility and control across mobile and fixed broadband networks, transforming data into actionable intelligence for operators to make informed business decisions and enhance the subscriber experience. The company works under the name of Sandvine Corporation. After the acquisition, Sandvine has over 200 Tier 1 service providers, which covers 12 of the top 20 mobile carriers, spanning across 1.7 billion subscribers, over 500 enterprise customers, and over 40 OEM partners in nearly 100 countries.
MITEL NETWORKS CORPORATION
Company Headquarters: Canada Founded: 1972 Workforce: 4,100 Company Working: Mitel Networks Corporation (Mitel) is one of the leading telecommunications companies providing unified communications solutions for businesses worldwide. The company is involved in providing cloud and enterprise communications and collaboration solutions through software product development. The company operates through cloud and enterprise segments. The cloud segment includes a range of private, public, hybrid, and mobile Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for businesses. The segment also includes Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solutions, which enables businesses to pay for their communications services monthly as a subscription. It also offers cloud-based telephone and network services deployed through cloud segment for mobile networks. The enterprise segment combines unified communications and collaboration applications, voice, and contact center applications on mobile and fixed networks across a range of devices such as tablets, mobile phones, desk phones, desktops, and laptops. Mitel has a presence in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD
Company Headquarters: China Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~68,040 Company Working: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd (Huawei) is one of the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solution providers. The company offers telecom carriers, enterprises, and end users with competitive ICT solutions, products, and services. It operates through four business divisions, namely carrier business, enterprise business, consumer business, and Huawei cloud. The carrier business segment covers its products and services in 5G networks, NB-IoT, and all cloud networks covering NFV and SDN contracts. This segment also offers testing for 5G and building of all-cloud networks and digital operation & maintenance (O&M) systems with data centers. The enterprise segment offers its solutions for domains including cloud, big data, campus networks, data centers, and IoT. The consumer business segment includes high-tech products that offer a premium user experience. The Huawei cloud is the latest segment that helps the company offer its customers with stable, reliable, secure, and trustworthy cloud services. Huawei has a presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, the Americas, among other regions.
TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON
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