A recent report by research firm Dell’Oro Group reveals that while total global revenue for the overall broadband access equipment market grew by seven per cent, year over year (Y/Y), in Q1 2023, the spending on devices such as modems that connect broadband subscribers fell by seven per cent. However, residential wireless LAN devices increased by five per cent Y/Y, driven by consumer upgrades to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.
“For many service providers, broadband subscriber growth is slowing, resulting in a reduced need for new CPE (customer premises equipment),” said Dell’Oro group vice president Jeff Heynen. “Meanwhile, infrastructure purchases are strong as providers continue to expand their footprints and replace legacy copper networks.”
