"Network Operator Spend on Multi-Access Edge Computing to Reach $8.3B by 2025"
In a new study, researchers found that the amount of money network operators will spend on multi-access edge computing (MEC) will grow from $2.7 billion in 2020 to $8.3 billion in 2025, as operators invest heavily in upgrading network capacities and infrastructure to support the increasing data generated by 5G networks. The study also revealed that by 2025, the number of deployed multi-access edge computing nodes will reach 2 million globally, up from 230,000 in 2020. These devices, which take the form of access points, base stations, and routers, will play a vital role in managing the vast quantities of data generated by connected vehicles, smart city systems, and other emerging data-intensive services. The researchers forecast that over 920 million individuals will benefit from edge‑enhanced Internet connectivity by 2025, rising from 100 million in 2020.