United Kingdom (UK) Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report
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United Kingdom (UK) Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report Overview
The total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in the UK was valued at $49.3 billion in 2022. The market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 2% during the forecast period, 2022-2027. This growth will be driven by the National Broadband Network & Wireless Strategy program aimed at extending coverage of fiber-optic networks, use of satellite technology for connecting remote areas, and expansion of 5G network infrastructure in the country.
UK Telecom Services Market Outlook, 2022-2027 ($Billion)
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The UK telecom operator’s country intelligence report provides an executive-level overview of the telecom services market in the UK today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2027. Published annually, the report provides a detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics, and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV markets, as well as a review of key regulatory trends.
Market Size 2022 | $49.3 billion |
CAGR | 2% |
Forecast Period | 2022-2027 |
Telecom Service Segment | Mobile Services, Fixed voice services, Fixed-Broadband Services and Pay-TV services |
Leading Companies | BT/EE, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Media O2, TalkTalk, Vodafone UK, Sky UK, 3UK |
UK Telecom Services Market Regulatory Highlights
In February 2023, Ofcom outlined four “key expectations” for telcos that switch off their 2G and 3G networks.
UK Telecom Services Market Analysis by Service
- Mobile services
- Fixed services
- Pay-TV services
UK Telecom Services Market Share by Service, 2022 (%)
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Mobile Services Market in UK – Deep Dive
Smartphone subscriptions will grow during the 2022-2027 period, supported by flexible payment and upgrade plans for smartphones and data bundles promoted by telcos.
The UK telecom services market research report offers mobile services segment coverage on the following KPIs:
- Subscription & User Analysis
- Subscription Analysis by Device Type, Payment Type, and Technology Type
- Churn Analysis
- Voice & Data Usage Analysis
- Mobile Subscription Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Analysis & ARPU Analysis
Fixed Services Market in the UK – Deep Dive
The availability of fiber broadband connectivity, expected from operators and government projects to advance gigabit connectivity nationwide, will lead to increased uptake of fixed broadband services and, consequently, fixed broadband revenues.
The UK telecom services market research report offers fixed services segment coverage on the following KPIs:
- Fixed Voice & Fixed Broadband Penetration Analysis
- Subscription Trends Analysis by Access Lines
- Subscription Analysis by Technology
- Fixed Subscription Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Analysis & ARPU Analysis
Pay-TV Services Market in the UK – Deep Dive
Pay-TV household penetration will increase during the 2022-2027 period, driven by IPTV operators enriching programs and telcos bundling pay-TV services with their mobile or fixed plans alongside fiber expansions to make IPTV more widespread.
The UK telecom services market research report offers pay-TV services segment coverage on the following KPIs:
- Pay-TV Household Penetration Analysis
- Subscription Analysis by Technology Type
- Pay-TV Subscription Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Analysis & ARPU Analysis
UK Telecom Services Market - Competitive Landscape
Virgin Media O2 will strengthen its market position in the mobile service market as it focuses on 5G expansion, 4G network upgrades, and implementation of network convergence. Sky UK led the pay-TV market in 2022 and will keep its market position due to a wide spectrum of show offerings and securing the right to broadcast sports events.
Leading Telecom Companies in the UK
- BT/EE
- Tesco Mobile
- Virgin Media o2
- TalkTalk
- Vodafone UK
- Sky UK
- 3UK
UK Telecom Services Market Share by Companies, 2022 (%)
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Scope
The country intelligence report provides an in-depth analysis of the following –
- The demographic and macroeconomic context in UK.
- The regulatory environment and trends: a review of the regulatory setting and agenda for the next 18-24 months as well as relevant developments pertaining to spectrum licensing, national broadband plans, tariff regulation, and more.
- Telecom and pay-TV services market outlook: analysis as well as historical figures and forecasts of service revenue from the fixed telephony, broadband, mobile voice, mobile data, and pay-TV markets.
- The competitive landscape: an examination of the positioning of leading players in the telecom and pay-TV services market as well as subscription market shares across segments.
- Company snapshots: analysis of the financial position of leading service providers in the telecommunications and pay-TV markets.
- Underlying assumptions behind our published base-case forecasts, as well as potential market developments that would alter, either positively or negatively, our base-case outlook.
Reasons to Buy
- This country intelligence report offers a thorough, forward-looking analysis of the UK’s telecommunications markets, service providers, and key opportunities in a concise format to help executives build proactive and profitable growth strategies.
- Accompanying GlobalData’s Forecast products, the report examines the assumptions and drivers behind ongoing and upcoming trends in the UK’s mobile communications, fixed telephony, broadband markets, including the evolution of service provider market shares.
- With more than 20 charts and tables, the report is designed for an executive-level audience, boasting presentation quality.
- The report provides an easily digestible market assessment for decision-makers built around in-depth information gathered from local market players, which enables executives to quickly get up to speed with the current and emerging trends in the UK’s telecommunications markets.
- The broad perspective of the report coupled with comprehensive, actionable detail will help operators, equipment vendors, and other telecom industry players succeed in the challenging telecommunications market in UK.
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Three UK
Virgin Media O2 UK
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UK telecom services market size in 2022?
The telecom services market size in UK reached $49.3 billion in 2022.
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What is the UK telecom services market growth rate?
The telecom services market in UK is expected to increase at a CAGR of 2% during the forecast period, 2022-2027.
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What are the key telecom services market drivers in the UK?
The National Broadband Network & Wireless Strategy program aimed at extending coverage of fiber-optic network, use of satellite technology for connecting remote areas and expansion of 5G network infrastructure in the country will be the key drivers in UK telecom market.
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What are the key telecom service market segments in the UK?
Mobile services, fixed voice services, fixed-broadband services and pay-TV are key service segments in the telecommunications services market in UK.
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Which are the leading telecom companies in the UK?
The leading companies in the telecommunications services market in the UK are BT/EE, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Media O2, TalkTalk, Vodafone UK, Sky UK, 3UK
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