The telecom cloud market size was valued at US$ 22.43 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 91.92 billion by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 22.4% from 2025 to 2031.

As telecom operators shift critical network functions and customer services to the cloud, the need for advanced, trustworthy security solutions increases. Adoption of blockchain technology to enhance security, transparency, and trust across distributed systems is poised to reshape the telecom cloud landscape.

Blockchain's decentralized, tamper-proof architecture enables secure data sharing, transaction validation, and identity authentication, making it valuable in complex cloud environments. For telecom providers, blockchain offers potential applications such as fraud prevention in roaming and billing, secure identity management for IoT devices, verification of service-level agreements (SLAs), and the automation of inter-operator settlements through smart contracts.

A notable example is the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Blockchain Platform, a managed blockchain service designed to run smart contracts and maintain a tamper-proof distributed ledger. Built on the open-source Hyperledger Fabric, it simplifies the development of secure and verifiable applications that share immutable, trusted data with third parties, such as suppliers, financial institutions, or network partners. This model aligns well with the telecom sector's need for transparent, decentralized coordination between multiple service layers and external entities. As blockchain platforms such as Oracle's become more integrated with cloud-native infrastructure, telecom companies are likely to adopt them to strengthen data governance, regulatory compliance, and interconnectivity with partners.

The integration of blockchain into telecom cloud platforms is an emerging trend that offers enhanced security, operational transparency, and trust. As the technology matures, it is set to become a foundational layer for next-generation, secure, and collaborative telecom cloud ecosystems.

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is accelerating the adoption of cloud-based telecom services. As enterprises and consumers alike embrace smart devices, sensors, and connected systems, telecom providers are managing the exponential growth in data traffic and connectivity demands.

According to IoT Analytics' State of IoT Summer 2024 report, the number of connected IoT devices reached 16.6 billion by the end of 2023-a 15% increase over 2022. This growth is expected to continue as IoT applications expand across manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and smart cities. These connected devices continuously generate data that must be collected, transmitted, stored, and analyzed in real time or near real time.

AT&T Inc.; Amazon Web Services Inc; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Verizon Communications Inc; International Business Machines Corp; Cisco Systems Inc; Broadcom Inc; Microsoft Corp; Google LLC; and Telstra Corp Ltd. are among the key telecom cloud market players that are profiled in this market study.

The overall telecom cloud market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the telecom cloud market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the telecom cloud market.