RESEARCH REPORT
In brief
Pursuing profitable growth in the next era of connectivity
Telcos at an inflection point: the next 1-3 years
+137%
Projected growth in data traffic by 2026 (24% YoY 2022-6), rising to 1.8 million petabytes. [source: Analysys Mason Datahub based on a sample of 27 countries]
-37%
Decline in median ARPU between 2012 and 2021 [source: Analysys Mason Datahub based on a sample of 27 countries]
$1.4T
Cost of capital expenditure to build and upgrade networks between 2022 and 2026. [source Analysys Mason]. Contrasted to -15.4% decline in ROIC over the past 5 years. [source CapIQ]
From cloud to AI, technology’s progress is incubating new possibilities. New network technologies play a vital role in accelerating innovation. Innovation is where CSPs intensive 5G investments will be validated.
Amidst change, charting pathways to profitability
Making the move from learners to leaders
Meet the team
April Wirtz
Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Communications & Media – North America
Jeffrey Berry
Managing Director – Accenture Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
Sean Delaney
Managing Director – Strategy and Consulting, Communications and Media
Ankit Dhamani
Senior Manager – Corporate Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions, Communications and Media