Summary

The Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market is valued at approximately USD 6.42 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 19.52% over the forecast period 2025-2035. vEPC, as a software-based framework, has emerged as the backbone of next-generation mobile networks by decoupling core network functions from proprietary hardware and running them on virtualized infrastructure. This evolution empowers telecom operators and enterprises with greater scalability, agility, and cost efficiency while enabling them to accelerate 5G deployments and manage increasing data traffic volumes more effectively. The rising demand for ultra-fast connectivity, explosive growth in mobile broadband consumption, and the global race toward digitalization are collectively fueling the expansion of this market.
The accelerating rollout of 5G networks has amplified the urgency for virtualized EPC adoption across industries. By supporting advanced use cases such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), vEPC plays a pivotal role in unlocking applications ranging from smart factories and telemedicine to autonomous transportation systems. Additionally, network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) are driving the transformation of telecom infrastructure, reducing operational complexities while enabling flexible scaling. However, challenges surrounding security vulnerabilities, interoperability with legacy systems, and high implementation costs in developing regions remain significant barriers, potentially tempering the overall growth trajectory during the forecast timeline.
The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:
By Deployment Model:
• On-premises
• Cloud-based
By Use Case:
• Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC)
By End-User:
• Telecommunication Service Providers
• Businesses
• Government & Public Sector
By Region:
North America
• U.S.
• Canada
Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa
Cloud-based deployment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, driven by the increasing preference for scalable, cost-efficient, and flexible solutions that align with the demands of modern telecom networks. Operators are rapidly shifting to cloud-based models to manage growing mobile data traffic, streamline operations, and accelerate the commercialization of 5G services. The cloud deployment model also facilitates faster innovation cycles and provides seamless integration with AI-powered orchestration tools, making it the preferred choice for enterprises and telecom service providers alike.
In terms of revenue, telecommunication service providers currently represent the largest end-user segment. These providers are under immense pressure to modernize their infrastructure and deliver next-generation services to an ever-expanding subscriber base. Their reliance on vEPC is driven by the need to improve network efficiency, reduce capital expenditure, and quickly scale services to accommodate exponential data growth. While businesses and government sectors are beginning to adopt vEPC for private networks and mission-critical communication systems, telecom operators continue to dominate revenue contributions due to the scale and urgency of their investments.
The key regions considered for the Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America held the largest market share in 2025, supported by its advanced telecom infrastructure, early 5G rollouts, and strong presence of leading solution providers. Asia Pacific, however, is projected to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by massive 5G investments in China, India, South Korea, and Japan, alongside government-backed digital transformation initiatives. Europe also demonstrates robust growth, driven by stringent regulatory frameworks and rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 applications, while Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are gradually catching up as telecom operators in these regions accelerate modernization efforts to improve connectivity and service delivery.
Major market players included in this report are:
• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Ericsson AB
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Nokia Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• ZTE Corporation
• Mavenir Systems, Inc.
• Affirmed Networks, Inc.
• NEC Corporation
• Athonet S.r.l.
• Intel Corporation
• VMware, Inc.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Altiostar Networks, Inc.
• Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.
Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period - 2025-2035
• Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:
Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. rising demand for ultra-fast connectivity
3.2.2. explosive growth in mobile broadband consumption
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. challenges surrounding security vulnerabilities
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. global race toward digitalization

Chapter 4. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Size & Forecasts by Deployment model 2025-2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. On-premises
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Cloud-based
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Size & Forecasts by Use Case 2025-2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC)
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 7. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Size & Forecasts by End Use 2025–2035
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Telecommunication Service Providers
7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Businesses
7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.5. Government & Public Sector
7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
8.1. Growth Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market, Regional Market Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.3.1. U.S. Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.3.1.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.3.1.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.3.1.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.3.2. Canada Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.3.2.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.3.2.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.3.2.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4. Europe Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.1. UK Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.1.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.1.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.1.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.2. Germany Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.2.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.2.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.2.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.3. France Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.3.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.3.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.3.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.4. Spain Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.4.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.4.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.4.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.5. Italy Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.5.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.5.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.5.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.6. Rest of Europe Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.4.6.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.6.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4.6.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5. Asia Pacific Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.1. China Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.1.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.1.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.1.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.2. India Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.2.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.2.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.2.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.3. Japan Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.3.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.3.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.3.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.4. Australia Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.4.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.4.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.4.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.5. South Korea Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.5.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.5.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.5.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.6. Rest of APAC Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.5.6.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.6.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5.6.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6. Latin America Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.6.1. Brazil Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.6.1.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6.1.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6.1.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6.2. Mexico Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.6.2.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6.2.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6.2.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7. Middle East and Africa Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.7.1. UAE Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.7.1.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.1.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.1.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.7.2.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.2.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.2.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.3. South Africa Virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market
8.7.3.1. Deployment model breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.3.2. Use Case breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7.3.3. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Key Executives
9.2.3. Company Snapshot
9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
9.2.5. Product/Services Port
9.2.6. Recent Development
9.2.7. Market Strategies
9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Ericsson AB
9.4. Cisco Systems, Inc.
9.5. Nokia Corporation
9.6. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
9.7. ZTE Corporation
9.8. Mavenir Systems, Inc.
9.9. Affirmed Networks, Inc.
9.10. NEC Corporation
9.11. Athonet S.r.l.
9.12. Intel Corporation
9.13. VMware, Inc.
9.14. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
9.15. Altiostar Networks, Inc.
9.16. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.