Smart Fiber Distribution Boxes Capture 31.2% Global Market Share

IDC reports that smart fiber distribution boxes, integrated with optical power monitoring, environmental sensors, and NB-IoT connectivity, now account for 31.2% of the global market, up from 11.7% in 2023. These "hardware + cloud O&M subscription" models command a 40-60% price premium and are seeing rapid adoption in FTTR, smart campuses, and hyperscale data centers, as they significantly improve network management efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.