PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704360
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704360
Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) is a telecommunications strategy aimed at integrating services and networks from both fixed-line (traditional landline) and mobile networks onto a unified network infrastructure. This integration ensures users have a seamless experience, allowing them to access communication services across multiple devices and networks (fixed-line and mobile) without disruptions or inconsistencies.
The primary types of fixed-mobile convergence include session redirection, private branch exchange (PBX) mobility, client software, and dual-mode support. These components encompass various services such as voice, videotelephony, social networking, broadband internet, and broadband television (TV). FMC is utilized by numerous service providers including mobile, broadband, and combined services, catering to a wide range of end-users such as home users, enterprises, information technology (IT) and telecommunications (telecom) sectors, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), automotive industry, healthcare sector, media and entertainment industry, as well as government agencies.
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The fixed mobile convergence market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.67 billion in 2024 to $7.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the up-gradation in fixed and wireless networks, the rise of 5G technology, the increased demand for a seamless transition in calls, and the demand for unified communication.
The fixed mobile convergence market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for unified communication, the adoption of fixed mobile convergence technology, the growing demand for integrated services, the increasing use of digital devices, and rising remote work. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, multi-access edge computing (MEC), 5G integration, enterprise mobility solutions, IoT and smart devices.
The rapid adoption of 5G technology is expected to drive the growth of the fixed mobile convergence market in the coming years. 5G represents the fifth generation of cellular network technology, offering faster data speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity compared to previous 4G networks. The demand for 5G is driven by factors such as rising data traffic, enhanced capacity and connectivity, and improved mobile broadband services. The high bandwidth and seamless connectivity of 5G enable the smooth integration of fixed and mobile networks, allowing uninterrupted handovers between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. This fosters the growth of fixed mobile convergence by providing faster speeds and reliable connections for users across various devices and locations. For example, according to 5G Americas in April 2023, global 5G wireless connections increased by 76% from the end of 2021 to the end of 2022, reaching 1.05 billion connections and projected to reach 5.9 billion connections by the end of 2027. Hence, the surge in 5G technology is propelling the expansion of the fixed mobile convergence market.
Leading companies in the fixed mobile convergence market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions such as cloud-based unified communications platforms to enhance communication and collaboration for businesses. A cloud-based unified communication platform integrates fixed-line and mobile communication services into a unified platform hosted in the cloud. This platform enables seamless access to a variety of communication tools and services across fixed and mobile networks. For instance, Vodafone Idea Limited partnered with RingCentral Inc. to launch Vodafone Business Unified Communications (UC) in Italy in April 2023. This unified communications solution supports hybrid working by providing analytics and reporting tools for businesses to analyze usage, evaluate call quality, and improve performance. It is accessible from any internet-connected device without the need for additional applications, making it suitable for remote or hybrid teams while offering enterprise-grade security and compliance with data regulations.
In September 2024, Liberty Latin America Ltd., a US-based communications and entertainment company, purchased EchoStar's mobile spectrum and pre-paid subscribers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for $255 million. This acquisition strengthened Liberty Latin America's mobile services and broadened its market footprint in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. EchoStar Corporation, based in the US, specializes in fixed mobile convergence.
Major companies operating in the fixed mobile convergence market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., T-Mobile US Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Orange S.A., Telefonica S.A., Fujitsu Limited, Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom AG, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Motorola Solutions Inc., BT Group plc, Juniper Networks Inc., Amdocs Limited, Avaya LLC, Mitel Networks Corporation, Mavenir, Radisys Corporation, Ribbon Communications Operating Company Inc., CounterPath Corporation, Tango Networks Inc.
North America was the largest region in the fixed mobile convergence market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fixed mobile convergence market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the fixed mobile convergence market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The fixed mobile convergence market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as seamless handover, converged billing, location-based services (LBS), and single-number reach (SNR). The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The fixed mobile convergence market also includes sales of products such as set-top boxes, routers, switches, access points, and radio access network (RAN) equipment. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Fixed Mobile Convergence Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on fixed mobile convergence market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.