Submarine Telecoms Industry Report 2025–2026 – OUT NOW!
Submarine Telecoms Industry Report 2025–2026 – OUT NOW!
SubTel Forum Press Release
October 30, 2025
What’s Inside
SubTel Forum is proud to announce the release of the 2025–2026 Submarine Telecoms Industry Report, Issue 14 — the definitive annual reference for the global submarine fiber optic cable community. This comprehensive report provides in-depth coverage of key metrics, emerging trends, and regional developments driving today’s subsea market.
The 14th edition examines more than $11 billion in planned and ongoing system investment, over 570 operational and planned systems, and detailed analysis across major global regions. Readers will find the latest insights on market capitalization, system ownership, supply chain dynamics, and bandwidth demand growth through 2030.
The report also includes updated data from the SubTel Forum Cable Database, offering detailed system maps, market share breakdowns, and company profiles that reflect the evolving balance between private investment and consortium-led infrastructure.
Key Highlights
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Global Overview – Year-on-year growth trends in system investment, capacity, and route kilometers.
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Regional Analysis – Market breakdowns by region, including growth forecasts and investment patterns.
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Supplier Trends – Analysis of system suppliers, installation fleets, and component manufacturers.
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Investment Outlook – Financial and policy developments shaping the next wave of subsea connectivity.
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Database Insights – Updated figures and interactive data from the SubTel Forum Cable Database
About the Report
Since 2004, the Submarine Telecoms Industry Report has served as the industry’s most trusted annual resource — delivering clarity, accuracy, and actionable intelligence to investors, policymakers, and network operators. The 2025–2026 edition continues this tradition, providing a full-spectrum assessment of the subsea cable ecosystem and its role in enabling global digital resilience.
About Submarine Telecoms Forum
Founded in 2001, Submarine Telecoms Forum, Inc. is the leading independent provider of news, data, and analysis for the global submarine fiber optic cable industry. Through its publications, data services, and events, SubTel Forum delivers trusted insight into the systems, technology, and people that connect the world. Its portfolio includes the SubTel Forum Magazine, Submarine Cable Almanac, Submarine Telecoms Industry Report, and the SubTel Forum Cable Database, serving as essential resources for industry professionals worldwide.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners and sponsors whose support helps make this publication possible and enables SubTel Forum’s ongoing mission to deliver independent insight into the subsea telecoms industry.
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