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Dell’Oro Group Reports 14% Growth in MCN Market Outside China Q3 2025

Source Decision Insights Record Published November 18, 2025 Companies 8
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The Dell’Oro Group has reported that the Mobile Core Network (MCN) market experienced a 14% growth year-over-year outside China during the third quarter of 2025. This update is crucial for IT decision-makers engaged in telecommunications and network management as it highlights ongoing trends in 5G deployment.

Market Overview

During the third quarter of 2025, the global revenue for MCNS declined by 2% year-over-year, primarily due to a significant drop of 39% in China. Outside of China, the revenue for MCNS increased between 9% and 17%, suggesting a robust demand for advancements in mobile technologies.

5G-Advanced Developments

Twelve Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have commenced commercial launches of 5G-Advanced networks, leveraging new capabilities to improve performance and feature sets. Notable MNOs in this initiative include China Mobile, T-Mobile (USA), and Telstra (Australia).

Network Slicing and 5G Standalone

The report indicates that 72 MNOs are progressing with their 5G Standalone (SA) initiatives, with notable developments in network slicing. For example, Reliance Jio has introduced ten network slices with guaranteed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Additionally, T-Mobile launched Edge Control, addressing challenges related to 5G SA Private Wireless networks.

Regional and Vendor Insights

In terms of regional performance, EMEA led the rankings, followed by Asia Pacific and other regions. Additionally, Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, and ZTE represented the primary vendors in the market, each holding more than 5% market share.

Conclusion

This report reflects the status of the MCN market and presents insights into the growth and challenges faced by MNOs globally. The developments in 5G-Advanced and other related technologies indicate a shifting landscape for telecommunications. This summary offers a timely overview pertinent to enterprise IT leaders and decision-makers in the field.

Blog post, originally published at delloro.com.

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