Market Overview:
The global phone card market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for phone cards for personal and enterprise use across the globe. In terms of type, the magnetic phone card segment is expected to lead the global market during the forecast period, followed by optical, chip and remote segments. The magnetic phone card segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2018-2030 due to its low cost and easy availability as compared with other types of phone cards.
Product Definition:
A phone card is a prepaid card that allows users to make long-distance or international calls from public phones. Phone cards come in various denominations, and typically have a set number of minutes that can be used for calls. They are often sold at convenience stores, newsstands, and other retail outlets.
Magnetic:
Magnetic is a technology that uses electromagnetic induction to transfer information without the use of wires. It's used in smart cards, credit cards, and Oyster Card for public transport in several countries such as India, China and Japan. The global market for magnetic-stripe card sales was valued at USD 3 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% from 2014 to 2025.
Optical:
Optical is a technology that uses light to carry information. The optical fibers that are used in the phone cards are thin tubes made from silica glass, plastic or metal that can transmit data using light. They are widely used for telecommunication applications and also find their use in fiber optic sensors, laser delivery systems and asptotic networking among others.
Application Insights:
The personal use segment held the largest market share in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The increasing usage of mobile phones has led to an increase in the number of subscriptions. Personal use phone cards are used by individuals for making calls whereas enterprise phone card are used by companies for conducting business negotiations, customer support etc.
The personal use application segment is further divided into residential and commercial users on the basis of whether or not they have a landline at their homes as well as offices. Residential users include individuals living alone or with family members (parents & children). Commercial applications consist of companies, institutions etc that require communication services from service providers (phone/internet) for various purposes such as conducting business negotiations, customer support etc. The growing corporate sector across developed economies including North America and Europe is anticipated to boost demand over the forecast period thereby driving industry growth worldwide.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The growth is majorly attributed to the high usage of internet, which has led to an increase in demand for international and domestic long distance calls. In addition, growing adoption of smartphones and increasing number of mobile internet users have also fueled regional growth. Moreover, presence of prominent players such as Globalive Communications Inc.; Teleservices Canada; Telef³nica USA; American International Telephone Company; AT&T Corporation; Cingular Wireless LLC.; T-Mobile US Inc.; Verizon Wireless LLC., among others is expected to drive regional growth over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness significant gains over the forecast period owing to rising disposable income coupled with increasing penetration of digital services especially in developing countries such as India and China.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for long-distance communication: The phone card market is expected to grow as the demand for long-distance communication increases. With the advancement of technology, people are increasingly using telecommunication services to communicate with family and friends living in other parts of the world.
- Rising popularity of prepaid cards: Prepaid cards are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience and affordability. Phone cards are a type of prepaid card that can be used to make international calls at a fraction of the cost charged by traditional telecom operators. This is driving growth in the phone card market.
- Growing number of migrant workers: There is a growing population of migrant workers who need affordable ways to stay in touch with their families back home. Phone cards offer an economical way for them to make international calls from anywhere in the world without having to worry about high roaming charges or connection fees levied by traditional telecom operators .
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Phone Card Market Research Report
By Type
Magnetic, Optical, Chip, Remote
By Application
Personal Use, Enterprise Use
By Companies
UNIVERSAL CALLING INC., SpeedyPin.com, Birch Communications, VoIP Softswitch, Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd., Masters Enterprises, Inc., VendingConnection.com, Advancefone, Aloha Carrier Services, REVE Systems
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
230
Number of Tables & Figures
161
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Phone Card Market Report Segments:
The global Phone Card market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Magnetic, Optical, Chip, Remote
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Personal Use, Enterprise Use
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- UNIVERSAL CALLING INC.
- SpeedyPin.com
- Birch Communications
- VoIP Softswitch
- Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd.
- Masters Enterprises, Inc.
- VendingConnection.com
- Advancefone
- Aloha Carrier Services
- REVE Systems
Highlights of The Phone Card Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Magnetic
- Optical
- Chip
- Remote
- By Application:
- Personal Use
- Enterprise Use
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Phone Card Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
A phone card is a prepaid phone service that allows customers to make calls from their phones without having to use minutes or money.
Some of the major players in the phone card market are UNIVERSAL CALLING INC., SpeedyPin.com, Birch Communications, VoIP Softswitch, Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd., Masters Enterprises, Inc., VendingConnection.com, Advancefone, Aloha Carrier Services, REVE Systems.
The phone card market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Phone Card Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Phone Card Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Phone Card Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Phone Card Market Forecast
4.5.1. Phone Card Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Phone Card Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Phone Card Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. Magnetic
5.3.2. Optical
5.3.3. Chip
5.3.4. Remote
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Personal Use
6.3.2. Enterprise Use
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Phone Card Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Personal Use
9.4.2. Enterprise Use
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. Magnetic
9.7.2. Optical
9.7.3. Chip
9.7.4. Remote
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Phone Card Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Personal Use
10.4.2. Enterprise Use
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. Magnetic
10.7.2. Optical
10.7.3. Chip
10.7.4. Remote
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Phone Card Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Personal Use
11.4.2. Enterprise Use
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. Magnetic
11.7.2. Optical
11.7.3. Chip
11.7.4. Remote
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Phone Card Demand Share, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Personal Use
12.4.2. Enterprise Use
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. Magnetic
12.7.2. Optical
12.7.3. Chip
12.7.4. Remote
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Phone Card Demand Share, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Phone Card Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Personal Use
13.4.2. Enterprise Use
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Phone Card Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. Magnetic
13.7.2. Optical
13.7.3. Chip
13.7.4. Remote
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Phone Card Demand Share, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Phone Card Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Phone Card Distributors and Customers
14.3. Phone Card Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. UNIVERSAL CALLING INC.
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. SpeedyPin.com
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. Birch Communications
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. VoIP Softswitch
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd.
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. Masters Enterprises, Inc.
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. VendingConnection.com
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. Advancefone
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. Aloha Carrier Services
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. REVE Systems
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. COMPANY 11
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. COMPANY 12
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. COMPANY 13
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. COMPANY 14
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. COMPANY 15
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. COMPANY 16
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. COMPANY 17
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook