1Q26 Optical Component Report
Datacom and Telecom revenue reached new records of $7.7 billion and $2.0 billion despite supply chain challenges. 800GbE continue to surge as 1.6TbE starts to ship in volume. In Telecom, a big quarter for 1.2T+ embedded and 800ZRx pushed growth.
Tracking the Coherent DSP Supply Chain – 2026
Uncovering who uses which DSP, and which DSP vendors ship the most volume. Updated with the latest data from 2025.
4Q25 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenue crossed $6 billion for the quarter and $19 billion for the year as more than 42 million 400G+ datacom modules shipped. Annual Telecom revenue reached new heights as well, up 35% over 2024.
3Q25 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenue passed $5B with 800GbE module growth. Telecom revenue reached a 4-year peak with pluggable coherent modules and components.
2Q25 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenues and module shipments roared back from last quarter’s pause and Telecom revenue has recovered. 400ZRx pluggable shipments have slowed, but embedded high speed coherent made up the difference in deployed bandwidth.
1Q25 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenues and shipments slowed, 400ZRx shipments kept Telecom revenue growing for a fourth consecutive quarter.
1Q25 Transport Hardware & Markets Report
The Optical and Routing markets show signs of recovery, and tariffs aren’t yet affecting business.
Tracking the Coherent DSP Supply Chain – 2025
Uncovering who uses which DSP, and which DSP vendors ship the most volume.
4Q24 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenue and port shipments stalled this quarter. Telecom revenue recovered from the doldrums based on 400G pluggables.
4Q24 Interim Optical Component Report
Final report will be issued once all Chinese companies complete 4Q24 reporting.
4Q24 Transport Hardware & Markets Report
Carrier caution has resulted in underinvestment, and networks are now running “hot” enough to require upgrades and expansion.
3Q24 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenue more than doubled for the second quarter in a row as AI demand for 400GbE and 800GbE modules continued unabated. Telecom revenue has emerged from the depths of its recent decline.
3Q24 Transport Hardware & Markets Report
Optical spending by Cloud & Colo operators grew 7% worldwide, while spending by Service Providers declined -17%.
2Q24 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenue hit new records with a surge in 400GbE shipments and continued growth in 800GbE. Telecom’s only growth area is 400G coherent pluggables.
2Q24 Transport Hardware & Markets Report
Optical sales fall -18% as carrier inventories take longer to deplete than anticipated.
Tracking the Coherent DSP Supply Chain
Uncovering who uses which DSP, and which DSP vendors ship the most volume.
1Q24 Optical Component Report
Datacom revenue and shipments of 400GbE & 800GbE modules hit new records as Telecom struggles to recover.
1Q24 Transport Hardware & Markets Report
Ex-China, revenue drops as service provider spending continues to stall.
4Q23 Optical Component Report
Telecom revenue has hit the bottom as overwhelming 800GbE demand raises Datacom revenue and shipments.
4Q23 Transport Hardware & Markets Report
Cloud Spending on Optical Transport Jumps 46% in 4Q23, Traditional Service Provider Spending Remains Weak





