Network Slicing Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 827.86 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	42.39%
Fastest Growing Segment	Platform
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 6899.76 Million

Market Overview

The Global Network Slicing Market will grow from USD 827.86 Million in 2025 to USD 6899.76 Million by 2031 at a 42.39% CAGR. Network slicing is a telecommunications architecture that enables the creation of multiple virtualized networks upon a single shared physical infrastructure, each customized to meet specific service level agreements regarding latency, bandwidth, and security. The primary drivers propelling this market include the escalating demand for industrial automation, the necessity for isolated networks in critical sectors such as healthcare and automotive, and the requirements of enterprise digital transformation for guaranteed quality of service. These factors necessitate network capabilities beyond standard connectivity, supporting distinct operational needs for diverse vertical industries.

Despite its potential, the expansion of network slicing faces a significant challenge in the form of technological complexity regarding end-to-end orchestration and the management of slice isolation across diverse network domains. Operators must ensure seamless interoperability while maintaining strict security protocols to prevent cross-slice interference. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, in 2025, 181 operators worldwide were investing in 5G Standalone networks, which serve as the essential architectural foundation required to deploy and manage commercial network slicing services effectively.

Key Market Drivers

Accelerating Deployment of 5G Standalone Network Infrastructure acts as the primary technical catalyst for the network slicing market because it provides the essential cloud-native core required to manage virtualized network instances. Unlike Non-Standalone architectures relying on legacy 4G cores, 5G Standalone enables the end-to-end isolation necessary to meet strict Service Level Agreements for latency and reliability. This architectural shift is transitioning from initial investment to active deployment, establishing the physical foundation required for dynamic slicing services. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, December 2025, in the '5G StandAlone December 2025' update, at least 89 operators globally had launched public 5G Standalone services, distinct from those merely investing in the technology.

The Surge in Enterprise Digital Transformation and Private Network Adoption creates tangible demand for sliced network capabilities. As industries digitize operations, they require dedicated connectivity that public networks cannot reliably support without the partitioning that slicing offers. This necessity for secure connectivity in industrial settings incentivizes operators to commercialize slicing portfolios. This industrial momentum is evident in the data. According to Nokia, October 2025, in the 'Interim Report for Q3 2025', the company had expanded its private wireless customer base to 960 enterprise clients. Reflecting this maturity, according to Ericsson, in 2025, there were 65 commercial offerings from service providers based specifically on 5G Standalone network slicing.

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Key Market Challenges

Technological complexity regarding end-to-end orchestration and the management of slice isolation across diverse network domains significantly hinders the growth of the Global Network Slicing Market. While the architecture promises customized virtual networks, the practical reality of maintaining seamless interoperability and strict security protocols creates substantial operational friction. Operators face difficulties in managing these intricate environments without incurring cross-slice interference, which delays the ability to guarantee the service levels required by critical sectors. This technical hurdle restricts the mass scalability of slicing services, as the necessary foundation is difficult to stabilize and secure for commercial use.

This slow pace of technical implementation directly impacts market expansion by limiting the availability of the 5G Standalone networks required to support slicing. Without a robust and fully orchestrated standalone infrastructure, operators cannot effectively monetize distinct slice capabilities for vertical industries. The disparity between planned investment and actual operational readiness highlights this ongoing struggle. According to the GSMA, in 2024, only 60 operators globally were offering commercial 5G Standalone services. This low deployment figure underscores how orchestration challenges are preventing the widespread commercialization of network slicing, thereby stalling revenue generation and market maturity.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Artificial Intelligence for Zero-Touch Automation is evolving to address the management requirements of dynamic slicing. As operators move beyond static partitioning, they are embedding machine learning into network domains to enable real-time, intent-based orchestration. This technological leap allows systems to autonomously optimize resources and heal faults without human intervention, mitigating the operational complexity that hinders scalability. Demonstrating this progress, according to Nokia, December 2025, in the press release 'Nokia and du set new benchmark in 5G innovation', the company implemented a 5G Advanced autonomous slicing solution that continuously measures performance and automatically adjusts RAN policies to guarantee service levels.

Commercialization of Consumer-Centric Network Slices signifies a strategic expansion from enterprise applications toward mass-market monetization. Operators are packaging capabilities like low latency as premium consumer services for cloud gaming and immersive video, shifting revenue focus from data volume to quality-on-demand. This transition allows users to purchase guaranteed performance tiers for specific activities, broadening the addressable market beyond industrial verticals. Reflecting this shift, according to the Ericsson Mobility Report, November 2025, 33 communication service providers globally were offering differentiated connectivity services based on network slicing, signaling a decisive move from limited trials to active commercial availability for broader user segments.

Segmental Insights

The Platform segment is projected to register the fastest growth within the Global Network Slicing Market due to the rising demand for automated lifecycle management and orchestration tools. As communication service providers implement frameworks established by the 3GPP, there is an essential requirement for robust software platforms to manage complex virtualized network functions effectively. These platforms enable operators to dynamically provision and monitor distinct network slices for diverse industrial applications without physical infrastructure expansion. Consequently, the shift toward software-centric network operations is driving significant adoption of slicing platforms to ensure service assurance and operational efficiency.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading position in the global network slicing market, driven by substantial investments in standalone 5G infrastructure. The presence of key telecommunications operators accelerates the commercial deployment of these services throughout the region. Furthermore, the Federal Communications Commission supports this expansion through policies that prioritize spectrum allocation for wireless technologies. This favorable regulatory environment encourages rapid adoption across sectors such as healthcare and automotive that require stable and secure connections. Consequently, the region remains the primary contributor to the development and implementation of network slicing capabilities.

Recent Developments

In September 2024, T-Mobile US expanded its offerings in the Global Network Slicing Market by launching "T-Priority," a specialized solution designed for first responders. Leveraging the company's 5G Standalone core, this offering provided emergency personnel with priority access to the network, ensuring consistent connectivity and faster speeds even during periods of extreme congestion. The service was developed to support data-intensive applications such as video calling and real-time situational awareness tools. This product launch represented a significant advancement in utilizing network slicing to enhance public safety infrastructure and deliver critical communications reliability.
In July 2024, Vodafone UK demonstrated a practical application within the Global Network Slicing Market by deploying a dedicated slice of its 5G Standalone network at the Glastonbury Festival. This initiative involved connecting over a hundred payment terminals to a secure, isolated portion of the network, ensuring rapid transaction processing despite the high data traffic generated by thousands of attendees. The implementation utilized the operator's network slicing capability to guarantee bandwidth and low latency for critical business functions. This real-world trial underscored the commercial viability of slicing technology in maintaining operational efficiency during large-scale public events.
In February 2024, Nokia announced a strategic collaboration with e& UAE to introduce a Multi-Access Edge Slicing solution, marking a significant development in the Global Network Slicing Market. This breakthrough technology was designed to enable the operator to offer premium slicing services across 4G, 5G, Fixed Wireless Access, and Fixed Access networks simultaneously. By utilizing this innovation, the company aimed to allow subscribers to access high-quality video streaming and secure business applications on separate network slices. The partnership highlighted the potential for generating new revenue streams by delivering tailored connectivity experiences to both consumers and enterprise clients.
In February 2024, Singtel, in partnership with Ericsson and Samsung, achieved a milestone in the Global Network Slicing Market by implementing the world's first app-based network slicing technology. This development allowed app owners to activate dedicated, customized slices of the operator's 5G network to enhance the performance of specific applications. The solution employed User Equipment Route Selection Policy to optimize data traffic flow. This collaboration demonstrated the capability to provide differentiated network experiences for data-intensive use cases such as live streaming and mobile gaming, ensuring reliability and superior service quality for users.

Key Market Players

Ericsson AB
Nokia Corporation
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
ZTE Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc
Affirmed Networks
NEC Corporation
VMware, Inc.

By Component	By End User	By Application	By Region
Platform and Services	Telecom Operators and Enterprises	Manufacturing Government Automotive Media and Entertainment	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Network Slicing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Network Slicing Market, By Component:

Platform and Services

Network Slicing Market, By End User:

Telecom Operators and Enterprises

Network Slicing Market, By Application:

Manufacturing
Government
Automotive
Media and Entertainment

Network Slicing Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Network Slicing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Component (Platform and Services)

5.2.2. By End User (Telecom Operators and Enterprises)

5.2.3. By Application (Manufacturing, Government, Automotive, Media and Entertainment)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Network Slicing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Component

6.2.2. By End User

6.2.3. By Application

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Network Slicing Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Component

6.3.1.2.2. By End User

6.3.1.2.3. By Application

6.3.2. Canada Network Slicing Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Component

6.3.2.2.2. By End User

6.3.2.2.3. By Application

6.3.3. Mexico Network Slicing Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Component

6.3.3.2.2. By End User

6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Network Slicing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Component

7.2.2. By End User

7.2.3. By Application

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Network Slicing Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Component

7.3.1.2.2. By End User

7.3.1.2.3. By Application

7.3.2. France Network Slicing Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Component

7.3.2.2.2. By End User

7.3.2.2.3. By Application

7.3.3. United Kingdom Network Slicing Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Component

7.3.3.2.2. By End User

7.3.3.2.3. By Application

7.3.4. Italy Network Slicing Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Component

7.3.4.2.2. By End User

7.3.4.2.3. By Application

7.3.5. Spain Network Slicing Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Component

7.3.5.2.2. By End User

7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Network Slicing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Component

8.2.2. By End User

8.2.3. By Application

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Network Slicing Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Component

8.3.1.2.2. By End User

8.3.1.2.3. By Application

8.3.2. India Network Slicing Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Component

8.3.2.2.2. By End User

8.3.2.2.3. By Application

8.3.3. Japan Network Slicing Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Component

8.3.3.2.2. By End User

8.3.3.2.3. By Application

8.3.4. South Korea Network Slicing Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Component

8.3.4.2.2. By End User

8.3.4.2.3. By Application

8.3.5. Australia Network Slicing Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Component

8.3.5.2.2. By End User

8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Network Slicing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Component

9.2.2. By End User

9.2.3. By Application

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Network Slicing Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Component

9.3.1.2.2. By End User

9.3.1.2.3. By Application

9.3.2. UAE Network Slicing Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Component

9.3.2.2.2. By End User

9.3.2.2.3. By Application

9.3.3. South Africa Network Slicing Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Component

9.3.3.2.2. By End User

9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Network Slicing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Component

10.2.2. By End User

10.2.3. By Application

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Network Slicing Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Component

10.3.1.2.2. By End User

10.3.1.2.3. By Application

10.3.2. Colombia Network Slicing Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Component

10.3.2.2.2. By End User

10.3.2.2.3. By Application

10.3.3. Argentina Network Slicing Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Component

10.3.3.2.2. By End User

10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Network Slicing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Ericsson AB

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Nokia Corporation

15.3. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

15.4. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

15.5. ZTE Corporation

15.6. Cisco Systems, Inc

15.7. Affirmed Networks

15.8. NEC Corporation

15.9. VMware, Inc.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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