Fixed network consumer entertainment video data traffic: worldwide forecast 2025–2031

23 June 2026 | Research

Forecast report | PPTX and PDF; Excel | Fixed Infrastructure

"Streaming is reshaping fixed network traffic through how video is delivered, not by how much video people watch."

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This report analyses fixed network consumer entertainment video data traffic trends worldwide and draws out implications for operators.

Questions answered in this report

How will fixed network consumer entertainment video data traffic grow worldwide during 2025–2031?
What are the main drivers of growth in fixed video traffic, including long-form streaming, short-form video and multicast IPTV?
How is the shift from multicast IPTV to on-demand streaming changing traffic volumes and delivery models?
What impact will higher video quality (including 4K and 8K) and improved compression have on traffic growth?
How do regional differences in broadband usage and viewing behaviour influence fixed video traffic trends?

Coverage

Geographical regions	Service types
Worldwide	Long-form video content (including free and paid-for streaming video services)
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)	Short-form video content (primarily over social media platforms)
Developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP)	Multicast IPTV services
Emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP)
Latin America (LATAM)
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
North America (NA)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Western Europe (WE)

Authors

Research Director

Research Director, expert in communications infrastructure, data centres and sustainability