Market Trends of chile data center Industry
Rollout of the 5G network, and increasing data usage for business, entertainment, and education drives the market growth
- The total data traffic per smartphone in the country was 4.00 GB in 2022 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 12.67% during the forecast period, reaching a value of 9.22 GB by 2029.
- The year 2022 was notable for the rollout of the 5G network, as Entel managed to complete 100% of its first stage within the first year, being present in all regions, covering 270 communes, and having more than one million subscribers who could utilize this new technology. The use of mobile data in that year increased by 33% over the national average, whether it was for business, entertainment, or education. Comparing December 2021 and December 2022, the Norte Grande's three regions—Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Arica, and Parinacota—stood out among those with the highest growth rates. These three regions saw significant gains of 78%, 72%, and 68%, respectively. The increased internet usage and the adoption of more smartphones are factors contributing to the rise in smartphone internet traffic.
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The high internet penetration and smartphone technology adoption by various businesses and growing digital usage across the businesses drives the market demand
- The total number of smartphone users in the country was 15.01 million in 2022 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 3.01% during the forecast period, reaching a value of 19.26 million by 2029.
- In Chile, smartphone usage increased by more than 4% between 2020 and 2021, indicating that more individuals turned to cellphones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, smartphone penetration has been growing significantly in recent years. Consequently, more people are purchasing cell phones, and this trend is expected to continue, leading to an increase in the number of smartphone users nationwide.
- E-commerce is also experiencing steady growth throughout the country. In 2020, Chile's average annual revenue per paying user amounted to USD 913. Chilean shoppers make a high percentage of cross-border e-commerce purchases, with 69% of these transactions being international. As a result, vast amounts of data are generated, leading to an increased demand for data centers across the nation.
- The growing smartphone usage has led to a higher demand for servers that power these devices. To accommodate the unpredictable data flow generated by the expanding use of smart devices, increased storage space is required. Consequently, the rising need for smart devices in the market necessitates the expansion of data centers.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Adoption of 5G network services, rising inclination towards adopting social media, and growing internet population drives the market growth
- Government initiatives and increasing partnerships among market players expanding the fiber rollouts
- Increase fiber rollout, uninterrupted high-speed data services, 24-hour remote customer assistance, and online payments drives the market growth
