NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global dark fiber market size is estimated to grow by USD 9.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 15.19%  during the forecast period. Rise in global internet traffic is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing global connectivity projects. However, high initial investments and leasing cost of dark fiber  poses a challenge. Key market players include AiNET, AT and T Inc., CityFibre Holdings Ltd., Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc, Crown Castle Inc., DataWeb BV, Eurofiber Nederland B.V., EXA Infrastructure., Fatbeam LLC, FiberLight LLC, Frontier Communications Parent Inc., Horizon, Lumen Technologies Inc., Microscan Infocommtech Pvt Ltd., Neos Network Ltd, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp., Quebecor World Inc, Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd., Verizon, Windstream Intellectual Property Services LLC, and Zayo Group LLC.

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Market Driver

The global dark fiber market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing emphasis on global connectivity projects. These initiatives focus on establishing high-capacity, long-haul dark fiber networks to connect different regions and continents, enhancing international communication and data transfer capabilities. Transoceanic submarine cable systems, such as the MAREA cable connecting the US and Europe, are prime examples of these projects. With eight fiber pairs capable of transmitting data at 200 terabits per second, these cables enable fast and dependable communication between continents, making them a vital component of the global telecommunications infrastructure. The ongoing investment in such initiatives underscores the importance of dark fiber in supporting the digital economy by ensuring reliable, low-latency, and high-bandwidth connections between major data hubs worldwide. This trend is driven by the expansion of cloud services, data-intensive applications, and the global nature of modern businesses, and will continue to fuel the growth of the global dark fiber market. 

The Dark Fiber market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and low-latency in urban areas. With the rollout of 5G networks, the need for more bandwidth and reliable communication infrastructure is becoming crucial. Network operators are investing in Dark Fiber Networks, which are unlit fiber optic cables, to meet this demand. This trend is particularly relevant for telecommunications applications in industries such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Autonomous Vehicles, and OTT Platforms. GTT Communications, Landmark Dividend, Unite Private Networks, Crown Castle, NexGen Networks, Sorrento Networks, FirstLight, Windstream, and others are key players in this market. Dark Fiber is cost-effective for businesses requiring large bandwidth, making it an attractive option for industries like Oil and Gas, Military and Defense, and Medical. With enhanced security features and fiber optic communications, Dark Fiber Networks offer reliable and efficient network management for Internet Bandwidth and Connectivity, making it a valuable asset in the Telecom Industry. 

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Market Challenges

The global dark fiber market faces significant challenges due to the high upfront investments and leasing costs required to activate the dark fiber. Establishing a dark fiber connection involves integrating necessary equipment, such as amplifiers, filters, receivers, and transmitters, which adds to the overall expense. These costs are typically passed on to customers. Leasing dark fiber prices vary depending on the location and bandwidth requirements, with examples like Palo Alto Utilities charging USD213–USD425 per month per mile for one fiber strand, while others impose a licensing fee of USD5,000 and an annual maintenance fee of USD2,000. Upgrading and expanding the network capacity necessitates replacing and upgrading existing equipment, leading to additional costs. Identifying faults in long-haul optical fiber networks can be time-consuming and costly, further hindering market growth during the forecast period.The Dark Fiber market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing bandwidth needs for digital transformation, intelligent machine networking, and the rise of technologies like 5G, Edge Computing, AI, AR, and VR. Optical Technology Devices pose integration challenges for customized networks, requiring scalable solutions for handling sensitive data. Long-haul and metro networks dominate, with single mode fiber and glass fiber leading the way. However, logistical complexities and personnel training are key hurdles. The BFSI sector, healthcare, railway industry, and military and aerospace rely on fiber optics for disaster recovery and high-speed internet. IT-enabled services, gaming, video streaming, monitoring systems, and cloud-based networking also drive demand. The market is diverse, catering to various industries, with fiber optic networks becoming essential for data-intensive applications and industries like BFSI, healthcare, and military and aerospace.

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Segment Overview 

This dark fiber market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Service 1.1 Long-haul services1.2 Short-haul services1.3 Colocation facilities servicesType 2.1 Multi-mode2.2 Single-modeGeography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 Middle East and Africa3.5 South America

1.1 Long-haul services-  The Dark Fiber market refers to the sale and lease of unused optical fiber cables and associated infrastructure. Companies can purchase or lease these cables to establish their own private communication networks, bypassing traditional service providers. Dark Fiber offers greater control, security, and cost savings, making it an attractive option for businesses with high bandwidth requirements. Its use is growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for faster and more secure data transfer solutions.

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Research Analysis

The Dark Fiber Market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and low-latency communication in urban areas. Dark Fiber, also known as unlit fiber, is a crucial component of network infrastructure for 5G Networks and advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). With the advent of 5G services and the growth in bandwidth demand, the need for Dark Fiber Networks is becoming increasingly essential. Fiber Optic Cables are the backbone of these networks, providing enhanced security, cost-effectiveness, and internet bandwidth for Network Operators. The Telecom Industry is investing heavily in Fiber Networks to meet the growing need for internet connectivity and HD video quality. The market for Dark Fiber is expected to grow exponentially as digital transformation continues to reshape industries, from autonomous vehicles to network management. Optical Technology Devices are also playing a crucial role in managing and optimizing the use of Dark Fiber. The future of communication relies on the ability to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity, and Dark Fiber is at the heart of this evolution.

Market Research Overview

The Dark Fiber Market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and low-latency networks, particularly in urban areas. Dark Fiber, which refers to unlit fiber optic cables, offers cost-effectiveness to network operators and businesses seeking customized and scalable solutions. This unlit fiber is essential for 5G Networks, enabling the deployment of 5G services and supporting the bandwidth demand for applications such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Ultra-High Quality Video. The telecommunications industry is undergoing digital transformation, with an emphasis on cloud-based applications, OTT platforms, and IT and telecommunications convergence. The Dark Fiber Market caters to various sectors, including Oil and Gas, Military and Defense, Medical, and Railways, among others. Network operators are investing in fiber networks to provide enhanced security and fiber optic communications for communication, network management, and internet bandwidth and connectivity. The market includes various types of fiber optic cables, such as Single-Mode and Multi-Mode, suitable for Metro and Long-Haul applications. The Dark Fiber Market also caters to the needs of various industries, including Telecom, Smart Cities, Logistics, and the Internet Service Penetration. Optical Technology Devices are essential for handling data and ensuring the scalability and customization of networks. The market is expected to grow further with the increasing adoption of 5G services, Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ServiceLong-haul ServicesShort-haul ServicesColocation Facilities ServicesTypeMulti-modeSingle-modeGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Media is invited to preview and interview NASA leadership ahead of the opening of the Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History at 10 a.m. EDT, Monday, Oct. 7.

The 2,000-square-foot exhibit includes a 32-foot-long, 12-foot-high video wall displaying Earth science data visualizations and videos, an interpretive panel showing Earth’s connected systems, information on our changing world, and an overview of how NASA and the Smithsonian study our home planet. Visitors also can explore Earth observing missions, changes in Earth’s landscape over time, and how climate is expected to change regionally through multiple interactive experiences.

The event will take place at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the media interested in attending should email Liz Vlock at: elizabeth.a.vlock@nasa.gov. NASA’s media accreditation policy is available online.

Participants will be available for media interviews starting at the following times:

10 a.m.: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson10 a.m.: Kirk Johnson, Sant director, Museum of Natural History10:30 a.m.: Karen St. Germain, division director, NASA Earth Sciences Division10:30 a.m.: Julie Robinson, deputy director, NASA Earth Sciences Division

The Earth Information Center draws insights from across all NASA centers and its fellow partners – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Administration. It allows viewers to see how our home planet is changing and gives decision makers information to develop the tools they need to mitigate, adapt, and respond to climate change.

NASA’s Earth Information Center is a virtual and physical space designed to aid people to make informed decisions on Earth’s environment and climate. It provides easily accessible, readily usable, and scalable Earth information – enabling global understanding of our changing planet. 

The expansion of the physical Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Museum makes it the second location in the Washington area. The first is located at NASA Headquarters in Washington at 300 E St., SW.

To learn more about the Earth Information Center visit:

https://earth.gov/ 

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Fans-First Focus of FAST Platform, Led By Streaming Industry Leaders, Will Shake Up Televised Sports

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Capitalizing on the universal appeal of sports — from top-tier professional and college to amateur and emerging sports — streaming industry leaders Cathy Rasenberger (Rasenberger Media, LLC), Ryan James and James Patrick (OTT Studio, LLC), and Geoff Clark (acTVe) announced the launch today of Free Live Sports. It is a free sports streaming platform offering an unmatched selection of 100+ live sports channels, plus rights to thousands of premium on-demand sports movies, docs, series and highlights — all at no cost to viewers — giving fans unparalleled access to premium sports action from around the globe, anytime, anywhere.

Having secured the rights to 100+ channels of subscription-free sports and lifestyle programming (68 are live, 34 will be onboarded by the end of October), Free Live Sports already has a huge selection of sports genres. These range from Football to Futbol, Motorsports to MMA, Fishing to Poker, Extreme Sports to eSports, Raquet Sports, Billiards, Cricket, College Sports, Major League Sports, and more. A sampling of the sports channels include: ACCDN, Big 12 Network, Willow Sports, Glory Kickboxing, PFL, Boxing TV, Mike Tyson TV, Motorsport.tv, MAVTV, MotoAmerica, PokerGo, Tennis Channel, Court Sports Network, Powder, SURFER, NitroCircus TV, Teton Gravity, World of Free Sports, CampusLore, Origin Sports, Billiard TV, Cornhole TV, ChessTV, Wired2Fish, Horse and Country, TNA Wrestling; Strongman Champions League, ChessTV, Perfect Game, BLEAV, SportsGrid Live, Outdoor America, Pursuit Up and more. In short, passionate fans of nearly every sport category will find compelling, must-watch programming to satisfy their hunger.

Already, Free Live Sports is the largest, most comprehensive FAST and VOD dedicated sports platform in the world, available in more than 75 countries, with a focus on established markets for CTV advertising. Its content is available across multiple devices: web, mobile, connected TVs, and set top boxes. Free Live Sports is prioritizing its expansion in the U.S. where the FAST business is exploding, with new app launches on ROKU and FIRE TV. Android, VIZIO, IOS, tvOS and other platforms are launching soon.

The Free Live Sports platform has a fans-first strategy that provides viewers unparalleled access to sports action, starting at launch. Through their new joint venture, called Sports Studio, Inc., the four partners recently acquired the UK-based Sports Tribal platform, the premier free sports streaming platform in the EU with a robust lineup of channels and a global footprint. The Sports Studio partners are building Free Live Sports on that formidable foundation, adding dozens of new premium sports and lifestyle channels.

“From the outset, we are providing fans with the opportunity to experience their favorite sports and competitions,” Free Live Sports founders and partners Cathy Rasenberger, Ryan James, James Patrick, and Geoff Clark said in a joint statement. “With our combined expertise in launching, marketing, operating, and optimizing cable and streaming channels and OTT apps, we are rapidly establishing ourselves as the primary FAST destination for millions of passionate sports fans.”

To supercharge the growth of its unrivaled lineup of ad-free sports channels and VOD, the Sports Studio team is leveraging the consumer marketing power of its existing companies’ owned and operated network of U.S. streaming services. The team plans to capitalize on its strong relationships with leading OEMs and third-party FAST streaming services to expand the reach of their programming partners’ content as well as O&O FAST channels in development.

“Our fans-first focus is why we are looking forward to partnerships with major sports leagues in the U.S. that already have, or are developing, their own branded FAST channels. Free Live Sports can help them broaden their reach and attract new fans within our rapidly growing user base,” the partners’ statement concluded.

ABOUT SPORTS STUDIO, INC.:
Sports Studio Inc. is dedicated to delivering and monetizing free, high-quality sports programming across linear and on-demand platforms. As the owner and operator of Free Live Sports, the world’s leading Free Ad-Supported Sports Streaming Television platform, we bring live, on-demand, and exclusive sports content to a global Audience — at no cost to the viewer. In addition, we provide a powerful avenue for brands to engage directly with sports fans, creating meaningful connections between advertisers and their target audience. Visit sportsstudio.tv

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