isdn modem Market

The ISDN modem market is expected to decline from US$ 982.97 thousand in 2022 to US$ 36.89 thousand by 2024; it is estimated to register a CAGR of -80.6% from 2022 to 2024.

The ISDN modem market forecast is being restrained due to the changing preferences of end users towards advanced telecommunication systems, driven by the growing advancements in modem and router technologies. In recent decades, the modem service infrastructure has undergone a massive transformation with advancements in modem systems. Customers now prefer systems that can support high-speed internet along with VoIP-supported telecom systems. As a result, the demand for DSL, VoIP, and other cable connections is on the rise, while the ISDN modem market is facing limitations.

In addition, the hardware systems demand high-speed internet and connectivity infrastructure, and are only compatible with high-speed connectivity systems. The increasing acceptance of DSL and cable modems has resulted in the gradual elimination of the ISDN modem market in various regions. Consequently, the high cost of installation for ISDN modems and the elimination of ISDN infrastructure are impeding the projected growth of the ISDN modem market.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global ISDN Modem Market

With the evolving demand for communication, businesses are compelled to adopt VoIP and cloud-based systems for their operational infrastructure. Additionally, with the guidelines of phasing out ISDN, the trend towards meeting dynamic communication needs will have a negative impact on the use of ISDN lines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote communication was essential, and this has further reduced the demand for ISDN lines.

- The adoption of cloud telephony services is witnessing significant growth due to companies migrating from legacy networks to cloud-based IP networks. Europe is expected to witness substantial growth in this area as the region is rapidly adopting cloud telephony. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted companies to shift from traditional networks to more robust and dependable ones.

- Telecom operators have planned to switch off ISDN in countries like France, Germany, and the UK that is further opening lucrative opportunities for cloud telephony. Rise in investments and Advancements in network infrastructure have lowered the scope of ISDN services and promoted cloud telephony services in countries such as China, India, and the Philippines.

The analysis of the global ISDN modem market encompasses various entities in the ecosystem such as ISDN modem manufacturers, component suppliers, distributors, system integrators, and end users. Component providers in the ISDN modem market comprise terminal adapters, network-termination devices, terminals, exchange-termination equipment, and line-termination equipment companies. The modem hardware includes a microcontroller unit, data access arrangement, and a data pump unit. Key players in the ISDN modem market, including Patton LLC, Plantronics, Inc., Aristel Networks Pty Ltd, Terratel LLC, and EKINOPS S.A., engage in ISDN modem manufacturing globally. The manufactured modems are distributed to end users, which may be residential or commercial, through intermediaries. Intermediaries/distributors aid in the product's delivery to its destination. ISDN services are used for video, voice, data transmission, and various other communication purposes in businesses.

Several ISDN modem market players are located in North America, including Patton LLC, Epygi Technologies LLC, and Plantronics Inc. These vendors cater to both domestic and international market demands. However, they generate more revenue from international customers due to the lack of ISDN infrastructure in the US. The international customers comprise countries like Mexico, South Africa, and several underdeveloped nations that lack robust telecommunication infrastructure.

Several countries are taking initiatives to replace their entire ISDN infrastructure by 2025. Many vendors have already halted the sales of ISDN modems for commercial purposes. In addition, the current ISDN modem infrastructure is rapidly being replaced by DSL, WAN, Router, and WLAN connections. For instance, British Telecom announced in 2015 that it would shut down its ISDN line connections for new customers by the end of 2020. However, the company extended the deadline to the end of September 2023, mainly because of the approximately two million existing ISDN users worldwide who will benefit from upgrading their existing systems by 2025. Moreover, users can adopt Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) infrastructures that provide enhanced user experience, low installation costs, high-speed communication, and high data transmission speeds for efficient operations.

Ekinops, TERRATEL, Patton LLC, A TLC S.r.l., Epygi Technologies LLC, Polycom, Xiamen Yeastar Information Technology Co. Ltd., HypermediaS, and Aristel Networks are among the ISDN modem market players profiled in the market study. However, till 2015, there were a lot of ISDN modem market vendors that were still operating their businesses with their existing ISDN product lines. These companies shifted their product offerings to the advanced technologies such as DSL, ADSL, VoIP, and broadband based connection products due to the migration of end users from ISDN to such systems. Such instances have led to decline in the ISDN modem market size across the world.

The ISDN modem market size has been determined through a comprehensive analysis of both primary and secondary sources. The research process began with extensive secondary research using both internal and external sources to collect qualitative and quantitative information regarding the market size. This helped in obtaining an overview and forecast of the ISDN modem market analysis for all market segments. Additionally, several primary interviews were conducted with industry experts and commentators to verify the data and gain more insights into the topic. The participants in the research process included VPs, business development managers, intelligence managers, and national sales managers, as well as external consultants such as research analysts, valuation experts, and key opinion leaders with expertise in the global ISDN modem market.