UK Telecom Industry Analysis - Growth Forecast, Market Size & Comprehensive Report (2025 - 2030)

The report covers UK Telecom Industry Overview and the market is segmented by Services, which have been further classified into Voice Services (wired, wireless), data and messaging services, and OTT and Pay TV. The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

UK Telecom Industry Analysis - Growth Forecast, Market Size & Comprehensive Report (2025 - 2030)

UK Telecom Market Size

United Kingdom Telecom Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 37.55 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 46.99 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.59 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

United Kingdom Telecom Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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UK Telecom Market Analysis

The UK Telecom Market size is estimated at USD 37.55 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 46.99 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.59% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The United Kingdom is one of the largest telecommunication markets in the world. The availability of telecom infrastructure is considered to be extremely important because it supports much of the economic and social activity in the United Kingdom.

  • According to a study by World Data.info, the United Kingdom had approximately 111.04 million connections under the country code (+44) in the previous year. There were 79.01 million mobile phones among them or 1.2 on average per person. This number is 1.1 mobile phones per person in the United States.
  • Encouragingly, the United Kingdom is doing exceptionally well in growing broadband internet connections. As per the report of World Data.info, as of 2020, all locals have an internet connection to a degree of about 95%. Nearly 41% of people have a strong Internet connection, at least as fast as the previous ISDN (more than 256 kbit/s). All fixed connections to the Internet through DSL, cable, or satellite were counted but not those made through mobile communications. An average of 2.3 individuals per home translates to around 93.4% of all homes having a fast internet connection.
  • The communication networks in the United Kingdom must be secure. As per the United Kingdom Supply Chain Review Report, the government hopes to make a 5G signal available to most of the population by 2027, 15 million more premises connected to full fiber by 2025, and total fiber coverage throughout the country by 2033. Only after faith in the security and resiliency of the underlying infrastructure can the potential economic and social advantages of 5G and total fiber digital connection be realized.
  • The largest mobile and internet providers in the United Kingdom have agreed on a plan to assist consumers who are having trouble paying their bills due to the cost-of-living problem. This plan includes steps to allow moving to cheaper agreements without paying the penalty. The biggest telecoms firms, including BT, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, Three, Sky, and TalkTalk, have jointly agreed on a package that was decided at a summit at Downing Street. The businesses committed to a five-point plan of official promises to help consumers cope with skyrocketing inflation, energy prices, and tax hikes after introducing inflation-busting increases to residential phone and internet rates in earlier 2022.
  • Greater connection demand and a quicker pace in looking for new sources of infrastructure investment in the United Kingdom are both results of COVID-19. Across the country, customer demand for telecommunications services has increased due to the rapid and considerable growth in individuals working, shopping, and enjoying entertainment at home. Government and regulatory pressure to enhance connectivity and network capacity in the United Kingdom has increased due to the surge in online activity and the global economy's rising digitalization. In recent years, the overall amount spent on telecommunications connectivity has surged while the length of the technology lifecycle has dramatically decreased.
  • The United Kingdom's mobile and internet networks have met the added demand for remote work. To guarantee that demand for data and consumption can be satisfied, providers continue to expand their networks and add more capacity. Both fixed and mobile networks are designed to aid at peak times. Individuals frequently use applications at home in the evenings, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky Go, and other streaming or gaming services. They consume far more bandwidth than standard business tools like emails, phones, and video calls. The providers of the country became much more affluent, prioritizing the whole country to stay connected, which includes fixing problems and repairs.

UK Telecom Industry Overview

The United Kingdom's telecom market is fragmented in nature. Some major players in the market studied include Vodafone Limited, Sky UK Limited, BT Group plc, Telefónica UK Limited, and Teleperformance Limited. The market also hosts other Internet service providers (ISPs), MVNOs, and fixed-line service providers. Some US telecommunication companies are competitive internationally and hold firm ground in the global telecom space.

  • June 2022 - Vodafone initiated the United Kingdom's first live 'wind- and solar-powered mobile phone mast in Pembrokeshire, Wales. By eliminating the requirement for a link to the national energy grid, the specifically constructed mast offered connectivity to "not-spots" in the United kingdom's most remote and inhospitable places, aiding the industry's goal of 95% UK landmass coverage by 2025.
  • May 2022 - BT Group PLC signed a five-year contract with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to speed up its digital transformation process. This arrangement is a part of BT's larger modernization initiative, which is expected to retire old applications, related infrastructure, and data centers to save USD 2 billion in gross annualized savings by the end of FY24.

UK Telecom Market Leaders

  1. Vodafone Limited

  2. BT Group plc

  3. Sky UK Limited

  4. Telefonica UK Limited

  5. Teleperformance Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
United Kingdom Telecom Market Concentration
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UK Telecom Market News

  • October 2022 - Vodafone unveiled its Pro II plan, the speediest Wi-Fi technology across all homes in the United Kingdom. The new Ultra Hub and Super Wi-Fi booster employ the most recent Wi-Fi 6E technology, which may offer Wi-Fi to more than 150 devices. This is a first for any significant broadband provider in the United Kingdom.
  • October 2022 - BT Group PLC, the digital division of the BT Group, launched a brand-new internal machine learning operations (ML-Ops) platform dubbed AI Accelerator. The new platform orchestrates, accelerates, and tracks the deployments of AI models created by the data community at BT Group, evaluating their effectiveness and behavior to extract value from the 29-petabyte data estate of the company.
  • October 2022 - Vodafone confirmed that it was discussing with its market rival, Three, to merge its business entities in the United Kingdom. In the proposed acquisition, the UK businesses of both firms would be amalgamated, with Vodafone controlling 51% and CK Hutchison from Three owning 49% of the new company. The combined company would compete with the two established market leaders for all the United Kingdom clients and gain from reasonably priced access to a third, high-quality, and secure 5G network across the country.

UK Telecom Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 COVID-19 Impact on the Industry Ecosystem
  • 4.5 Regulatory Landscape in the Country

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Rising demand for 5G
    • 5.1.2 Growth of IoT usage in Telecom
  • 5.2 Market Restrain
    • 5.2.1 The emergence of stiff competition is a concern for the industry
  • 5.3 Analysis of the Market based on Connectivity (Coverage to include In-depth Trend Analysis)
    • 5.3.1 Fixed Network
    • 5.3.1.1 Broadband (Cable modem, wireline-fiber, wireline DSL, fixed Wi-Fi ), Trends regarding ADSL/VDSL, FTTP/B, cable modem, FWA, and 5G FWA )
    • 5.3.1.2 Narrowband
    • 5.3.2 Mobile Network
    • 5.3.2.1 Smartphone and mobile penetration
    • 5.3.2.2 Mobile Broadband
    • 5.3.2.3 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G connections
    • 5.3.2.4 Smart Home IoT and M2M connections
  • 5.4 Analysis of Telecom Towers (Coverage to include in-depth trend analysis of various types of towers, like, lattice, guyed, monopole, and stealth towers)

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Services (Coverage to include Average Revenue Per User for the overall Services segment, Market size and Estimates for each segment for the period of 2020-2027 and in-depth Trend Analysis)
    • 6.1.1 Voice Services
    • 6.1.1.1 Wired
    • 6.1.1.2 Wireless
    • 6.1.2 Data and Messaging Services (Coverage to include Internet & Handset Data packages, Package Discounts)
    • 6.1.3 OTT and PayTV Services

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Vodafone Limited
    • 7.1.2 Sky UK Limited
    • 7.1.3 BT Group PLC
    • 7.1.4 Telefonica UK Limited
    • 7.1.5 Teleperformance
    • 7.1.6 TalkTalk Telecom Group
    • 7.1.7 Lycamobile
    • 7.1.8 Virgin Media
    • 7.1.9 Sitel Group
    • 7.1.10 Ericsson
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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UK Telecom Industry Segmentation

The study provides an in-depth analysis of the telecommunication industry in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom telecom market is segmented by services, which have been further classified into voice services (wired, wireless), data and messaging services, and OTT and pay-TV.

The United Kingdom telecom market is segmented by connectivity, services, telecom towers, and enterprise network industry.
The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Services (Coverage to include Average Revenue Per User for the overall Services segment, Market size and Estimates for each segment for the period of 2020-2027 and in-depth Trend Analysis) Voice Services Wired
Wireless
Data and Messaging Services (Coverage to include Internet & Handset Data packages, Package Discounts)
OTT and PayTV Services
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UK Telecom Market Research FAQs

How big is the UK Telecom Market?

The UK Telecom Market size is expected to reach USD 37.55 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.59% to reach USD 46.99 billion by 2030.

What is the current UK Telecom Market size?

In 2025, the UK Telecom Market size is expected to reach USD 37.55 billion.

Who are the key players in UK Telecom Market?

Vodafone Limited, BT Group plc, Sky UK Limited, Telefonica UK Limited and Teleperformance Limited are the major companies operating in the UK Telecom Market.

What years does this UK Telecom Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the UK Telecom Market size was estimated at USD 35.83 billion. The report covers the UK Telecom Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the UK Telecom Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

UK Telecom Industry Report

The UK Telecom Services Market is on the rise, fueled by technological advancements and government efforts to boost nationwide connectivity. This growth is marked by the expansion of fiber-optic networks, satellite technology for remote areas, and the introduction of 5G infrastructure, leading to increased revenue and competition among telecom companies in the UK. These companies, offering mobile, fixed voice, fixed broadband, and pay-TV services, are in a race to improve their services and market share amidst regulatory changes urging the phase-out of outdated networks. The market is segmented into mobile services, which benefit from flexible payment plans and data bundles; fixed services, driven by the goal of gigabit connectivity; and pay-TV services, growing through Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and bundles. With the push for extended 5G coverage and enhanced network quality, the UK is poised to be a telecom leader. This evolving landscape offers telecom companies in the United Kingdom ample opportunities for innovation and growth. For detailed insights, Mordor Intelligence™ provides a comprehensive analysis, including market share, size, revenue growth, and forecasts, available as a free report PDF download.

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