TrendForce reports that leading global telecom providers such as SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom are rolling out Agentic AI services for general users as generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life in 2025. With telecom providers and major CSPs continuing to expand their data center infrastructure, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) technology is gaining significant traction. The global DCI market is projected to grow 14.3% YoY in 2025 to surpass US$40B.
TrendForce’s latest report, “Breakthrough Opportunities in the 5G Era: Global Telecom FWA Deployment and Business Prospects for Taiwanese Manufacturers,” shows the global fixed wireless access (FWA) market is projected to grow 33% YoY, reaching US$72 billion in 2025.
TrendForce has outlined 10 key trends shaping the technology landscape in 2025. Highlights include:
TrendForce’s latest report, "Key Drivers of Satellite Industry Development: Strategies and Challenges of Major LEO Satellite Suppliers,” reveals that the rising penetration rate of LEO satellite services is urging component manufacturers across the globe to integrate into the supply chains of Starlink and OneWeb. The global satellite market value is projected to grow from $283 billion in 2021 to $357 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 2.6%.
TrendForce’s projections foresee that the US satellite direct-to-device (D2D) market is expected to undergo significant growth, expanding from $430 million in 2023 to $6.5 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 36%. This growth is driven by increasing subscriptions to satellite D2D services, potentially enabling telecom operators to expand beyond traditional mobile communication services into satellite communications.