Huawei

Datacom revenue and port shipments stalled this quarter. Telecom revenue recovered from the doldrums based on 400G pluggables.

Final report will be issued once all Chinese companies complete 4Q24 reporting.

Carrier caution has resulted in underinvestment, and networks are now running “hot” enough to require upgrades and expansion.

Carrier caution has resulted in underinvestment, and networks are now running “hot” enough to require upgrades and expansion.

Coherent pluggable optics were responsible for all the telecom bandwidth growth in 2024, and will account for most of the future growth.

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.

Optical spending by Cloud & Colo operators grew 7% worldwide, while spending by Service Providers declined -17%.

Optical sales fall -14%, but are buffered by strong sales to Cloud and Colo operators.

Nvidia PAM-4 DSP, Ciena 2x 800G-LR, LPO Lives, 1600ZR slipping, L-Band ramping.

Gathering the Chinese perspective on vendors and technologies.

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.

Optical sales fall -18% as carrier inventories take longer to deplete than anticipated.

Optical sales fall -18% as carrier inventories take longer to deplete than anticipated.

Uncovering who uses which DSP, and which DSP vendors ship the most volume.

Datacom revenue and shipments of 400GbE & 800GbE modules hit new records as Telecom struggles to recover.

Ex-China, revenue drops as service provider spending continues to stall.

Ex-China, revenue drops as service provider spending continues to stall.

This report provides historical information, industry context, and product examples of our classification of Compact Modular systems.

Telecom revenue has hit the bottom as overwhelming 800GbE demand raises Datacom revenue and shipments.

Cloud Spending on Optical Transport Jumps 46% in 4Q23, Traditional Service Provider Spending Remains Weak