Fixed network data traffic: worldwide trends and forecasts 2024–2030

19 December 2025 | Research and Insights

Simon Sherrington

Forecast report | PPTX and PDF (12 slides); Excel | Fixed Services| Fibre Infrastructure


"Globally, mass-market data traffic growth in fixed access networks will be steady, although some regions can expect strong growth for a few years to come."

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This report analyses fixed data traffic trends worldwide and draws out implications for operators.

This report provides:

  • 5-year forecasts of fixed data traffic for eight geographical regions
  • analysis of the key trends in, and drivers and inhibitors of, data traffic.

Geographical coverage

The report provides forecasts for the following geographical regions.

  • Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
  • Developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP)
  • Emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP)
 
  • Latin America (LATAM)
  • Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
  • North America (NA)
 
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
  • Western Europe (WE)

Key metrics

  • Total national fixed data consumption, year total and year end
  • Per broadband subscriber data consumption, year total and year end
  • Fixed data traffic by type
  • Internet, managed IP, multicast internet protocol TV (IPTV) data

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Author

Simon Sherrington

Research Director, expert in fibre infrastructure and sustainability