Operational applications pricing models: worldwide forecast 2024–2029

05 March 2025 | Research

Alex Bilyi

Forecast report | PPTX and PDF (10 slides); Excel | Applications Data and Strategies


"The hybrid SaaS model will be the fastest-growing non-traditional pricing option during the forecast period; revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 18.7%."

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This report assesses forecasts for communications service provider (CSP) spending on operational applications systems and services by pricing model during 2024–2029. It provides details on spending by delivery model and region, as well as the major drivers, including 5G. The report also provides recommendations for vendors and CSPs.

This forecast report provides:

  • a detailed, 5-year worldwide forecast for CSP spending on operational applications systems and services, split into:
    • two market segments: OSS and BSS
    • four pricing models: traditional (perpetual), hybrid SaaS, pure SaaS and hybrid outcome
    • five market sub-segments: automated assurance (AA), customer engagement (CE), monetisation platforms (MP), network automation and orchestration (NAO) and service design and orchestration (SDO) 
    • eight geographical regions: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP), emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP); Latin America (LATAM); the Middle East and North Africa (MENA); North America (NA); Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Western Europe (WE)
  • an examination of key market drivers and inhibitors, and how they will change during the forecast period
  • analysis of the business environment and regional dynamics that will influence the market
  • a detailed market definition
  • recommendations for CSPs and vendors.

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Author

Alex Bilyi

Analyst