Middle East and Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.4% to reach US$ 2,667.37 million from 2021 to 2028

The wholesale voice carrier market in Middle East & Africa is expected to grow from US$ 1,979.67 million in 2021 to US$ 2,667.37 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2028.

VoIP call can be easily carried out through smartphones by two methods—by apps such as Skype and through the use of Session Internet Protocol (SIP). Supporting telecom infrastructure and enhancing knowledge of customers toward digitalization are factors driving the adoption rate of smartphones. Internet services are increasing in every nation as these are becoming essential requirement for communication. Smartphone is becoming a necessity for developed nations, while in developing nations it is growing at an unprecedented rate. Increasing per capita income in developing countries is driving the VoIP adoption through smartphone devices. A device with strong internet connection and supporting software platform can make international and domestic calls through VoIP. Innovation in calling apps with high quality voice apps is enlightening the VoIP service quality. The VoIP supporting apps such as Skype, Google, Viber, and Vonage are playing major role in the growth overall wholesale voice carrier market. Rising mobile internet users and devices/connections per capita are supporting factors for the market growth. Rising adoption of smartphones and internet connecting devices is a major supporting factor for VoIP call services, which, in turn, augments the market growth.

South Africa has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the Middle East & Africa, followed by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Middle East & Africa region is majorly focused on the oil & gas industry, as the industry had declined growth it affected the international operation. Governments have taken initiatives to promote other businesses to support the economy, helping the market grow. To support the businesses in pandemic government also provided support in many countries for VoIP services. For instance, in March 2020, UAE & Oman lifted the ban on internet calling (VoIP) apps such as Zoom and Skype, which was imposed before lockdown. Further, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the wholesale voice carrier services have gained traction since subscribers are making long-duration calls frequently. There has been an increase in the duration of voice call sessions during the lockdown phase. This has driven the adoption of wholesale voice carrier services as telecom companies ensure the proper handling of the unprecedented amount of call traffic.

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market Segmentation        

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market – By Services

• Voice Termination
• Interconnect Billing
• Fraud Management

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market – By Transmission Network

• Owned Network
• Leased Network

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market – By Technology

• VoIP
• Traditional Switching

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market– By Country

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Middle East & Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Market-Companies Mentioned

• AT&T Inc.
• BICS
• BT Group
• DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
• Lumen Technologies
• ORANGE S.A.
• Tata communication

Middle East and Africa Wholesale Voice Carrier Report Scope