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Blockchain in Telecom Market by Provider (Application Providers, Middleware Providers, and Infrastructure Providers), Application (OSS/BSS Processes, Identity Management, Connectivity Provisioning), Organization Size, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023

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Date: 02-Jul-2018
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“Increasing support for OSS/BSS processes is expected to drive the overall growth of blockchain in telecom market”

The blockchain in telecom market size is expected to grow from USD 46.6 million in 2018 to USD 993.8 million by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 84.4% during the forecast period. The blockchain in telecom market is driven by various factors, such as the increasing support for OSS/BSS processes and rising security concerns among telcos. However, growing concerns over the authenticity of users, and uncertain regulatory status and the lack of common standard scan hinder the growth of the market.

Application providers segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period

The application providers segment is the fastest growing segment in the blockchain in telecom market. The blockchain in telecom market has been categorized as, application providers, middle ware providers, and infrastructure providers. The application providers leverage the platforms and solutions provided by infrastructure providers and tools provided by middle ware providers for the development of applications. Applications developed have various use cases and can run on endpoints, mobile devices, and other IoT devices.

OSS/BSS processes segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

The OSS/BSS processes segment consists of import set of functions required for the telecom sector. OSS applications are important for the telecom sector as they aid in management and operations of telcos’ network and customer services. BSS helps the telecom sector in 4 areas: product management, order management, revenue management, and customer management. The OSS/BSS processes running on the traditional networks are subject to data theft and clustered business operations. Blockchain efficiently handles various challenges involved in OSS/BSS processes. Concerns over number portability, billing and flexi eSIM provisioning, roaming, and fraud are efficiently handled by the blockchain network. Apart from the OSS/BSS processes, connectivity provisioning is one such segment which will be growing at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. 5G enablement, IoT connectivity, and M2M connectivity will drive the adoption of blockchain in the connectivity provisioning segment of blockchain in telecom market.

APAC is expected to record the highest growth rate during the forecast period

APAC is expected to have the highest growth rate during the forecast period, due to the increase in venture capital funding, increasing number of startups, governments’ increasing focus on regulating the blockchain technology in the telecom market space. The key telecom service providers, financial hubs, and government organizations in China, Australia and New Zealand, India, and Singapore, provide huge opportunities for the adoption of the blockchain solutions in the telecom sector. Meanwhile, North America is projected to hold the largest market size during the forecast period.

In-depth interviews were conducted with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in the blockchain in telecom marketplace.


  • By company type: Tier 1: 35%, Tier 2:55%, and Tier 3: 10%

  • By designation: C-Level: 60%, Director Level: 25%, and Others15%

  • By region: North America: 25%, Europe: 35%, APAC: 25%, MEA: 10%and Latin America: 5%


The blockchain in telecom market comprises major solution providers, such as AWS (US), Guardtime (Estonia),IBM (US), Microsoft (US), SAP (Germany), Bitfury (US), Cegeka (The Netherlands), Clear (Singapore), Reply (Italy), ShoCard (US), Abra (US), Auxesis Group (India), Blockchain Foundry (Singapore), BlockCypher (US), BLOCKO (South Korea), Blockpoint (US), Blockstream (US), Chain (US), Filament (US), Huawei (China), Oracle (US), RecordsKeeper (Spain), SpinSys (US), Sofocle (India), and TBCASoft (US). The study includes in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the blockchain in telecom market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage

The market study covers the blockchain in telecom market across segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market, across different segments, such as provider, application, organization size, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall blockchain in telecom market and the sub segments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and to plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

Blockchain in Telecom Market by Provider (Application Providers, Middleware Providers, and Infrastructure Providers), Application (OSS/BSS Processes, Identity Management, Connectivity Provisioning), Organization Size, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Years Considered for the Study
1.5 Currency
1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of Primaries
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.3 Research Assumptions and Limitations
2.3.1 Limitations

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in the Blockchain in Telecom Market
4.2 Market Share of Top 3 Providers and Regions, 2018
4.3 Market By Organization Size, 2018
4.4 Market Investment Scenario
4.5 Market Top 3 Applications

5 Market Overview and Industry Trends
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Support for OSS/BSS Processes
5.2.1.2 Rising Security Concerns Among Telcos
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Growing Concerns Related to the Authenticity of Users
5.2.2.2 Uncertain Regulatory Status and the Lack of Common Standards
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Blockchain Technology Helps the Telecom Sector in Fraud Management
5.2.3.2 Extensive Use of Blockchain Solutions in IoT Space
5.2.3.3 Increasing Use of the Blockchain Technology for Implementing 5G Technology
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Lack of Awareness of the Blockchain Technology
5.2.4.2 Lack of Understanding About the Blockchain Concept, Skill Sets, and Technical Knowledge
5.3 Industry Trends
5.3.1 Types of Blockchain Technology
5.3.1.1 Private Blockchain
5.3.1.2 Public Blockchain
5.3.2 Blockchain Associations and Consortiums
5.3.2.1 Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)
5.3.2.2 Hyperledger Consortium
5.3.2.3 Global Blockchain Business Council
5.3.2.4 Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC)
5.3.2.5 R3CEV Blockchain Consortium
5.3.2.6 CLS Group
5.3.2.7 Global Payments Steering Group (HPSG)
5.3.2.8 Financial Blockchain Shenzhen Consortium (FBSC)
5.3.2.9 CU Ledger
5.4 Innovation Spotlight

6 Blockchain in Telecom Market, By Provider
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Application Providers
6.3 Middleware Providers
6.4 Infrastructure Providers

7 Market By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 OSS/BSS Processes
7.3 Identity Management
7.4 Payments
7.5 Smart Contracts
7.6 Connectivity Provisioning
7.7 Others

8 Blockchain in Telecom Market, By Organization Size
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
8.3 Large Enterprises

9 Blockchain in Telecom Market, By Region
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 United States
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 United Kingdom
9.3.2 Germany
9.3.3 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.2 Australia and New Zealand
9.4.3 India
9.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 Middle East and Africa
9.5.1 Middle East
9.5.2 Africa
9.6 Latin America
9.6.1 Mexico
9.6.2 Brazil
9.6.3 Rest of Latin America

10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Overview
10.2 Competitive Situations and Trends
10.2.1 New Product Launches
10.2.2 Business Expansions
10.2.3 Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations

11 Company Profiles
11.1 Introduction
(Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, Solution Offered, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
11.2 AWS
11.3 Guardtime
11.4 IBM
11.5 Microsoft
11.6 SAP
11.7 Bitfury
11.8 Cegeka
11.9 Clear
11.10 Reply
11.11 Shocard
11.12 Abra
11.13 Auxesis Group
11.14 Blockchain Foundry
11.15 Blockcypher
11.16 Blocko
11.17 Blockpoint
11.18 Blockstream
11.19 Chain
11.20 Filament
11.21 Huawei
11.22 Oracle
11.23 Recordskeeper
11.24 Sofocle
11.25 Spinsys
11.26 Tbcasoft

*Details on Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, Solution Offered, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

12 Appendix
12.1 Discussion Guide
12.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
12.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
12.4 Available Customizations
12.5 Related Reports
12.6 Author Details

List of Tables

Table 1 Blockchain in Telecom Market Size and Growth Rate, 2016–2023 (USD Million, Y-O-Y %)
Table 2 Innovation Spotlight: Latest Blockchain in Telecom Solutions
Table 3 Blockchain in Telecom Market Size By Provider, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 4 Application Providers: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 5 Middleware Providers: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Infrastructure Providers: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 8 OSS/BSS Processes: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Identity Management: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 Payments: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 11 Smart Contracts: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 Connectivity Provisioning: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 Others: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Organization Size, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Large Enterprises: Market Size By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America: Market Size By Provider, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 North America: Market Size By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 North America: Market Size By Organization Size, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 North America: Market Size By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Europe: Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Provider, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Europe: Market Size By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe: Market Size By Organization Size, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe: Market Size By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Asia Pacific: Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Provider, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 Asia Pacific: Market Size By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 Asia Pacific: Market Size By Organization Size, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 Asia Pacific: Market Size By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 Middle East and Africa: Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Provider, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 Middle East and Africa: Market Size By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Middle East and Africa: Market Size By Organization Size, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 33 Middle East and Africa: Market Size By Subregion, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Latin America: Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Provider, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 35 Latin America: Market Size By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 36 Latin America: Market Size By Organization Size, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 37 Latin America: Market Size By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 38 New Product Launches, 2017–2018
Table 39 Business Expansions, 2017–2018
Table 40 Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations, 2017–2018

List of Figures

Figure 1 Global Blockchain in Telecom Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Global Market Research Design
Figure 3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company, Designation, and Region
Figure 4 Data Triangulation
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 7 Assumptions
Figure 8 Blockchain in Telecom Market Size, By Provider
Figure 9 North America is Estimated to Hold the Largest Market Share in 2018
Figure 10 Top 3 Revenue Segments of the Blockchain in Telecom Market
Figure 11 Support for OSS/BSS is Expected to Boost the Growth of the Blockchain in Telecom Market
Figure 12 Infrastructre Provider Segment and North American Region are Estimated to Have the Largest Market Shares in 2018
Figure 13 Large Enterprises Segment is Expected to Have the Larger Market Share in 2018
Figure 14 Asia Pacific is Expected to Emerge as the Best Market for Investments in the Next 5 Years
Figure 15 OSS/BSS Processes Application Area is Estimated to Have the Largest Market Size By 2023
Figure 16 Blockchain in Telecom Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 17 Application Providers Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 18 Connectivity Provisioning Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 19 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Segment is Expected to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 21 North America: Market Snapshot
Figure 22 Asia Pacific: Market Snapshot
Figure 23 Key Developments By the Leading Players in the Blockchain in Telecom Market, 2017–2018
Figure 24 Geographic Revenue Mix of the Top Players
Figure 25 AWS: Company Snapshot
Figure 26 AWS: SWOT Analysis
Figure 27 Guardtime: SWOT Analysis
Figure 28 IBM: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 IBM: SWOT Analysis
Figure 30 Microsoft: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 Microsoft: SWOT Analysis
Figure 32 SAP: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 SAP: SWOT Analysis
Figure 34 Cegeka: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 Reply: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 Huawei: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 Oracle: Company Snapshot

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