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SMS firewall Market, By SMS type (Application to Person messaging, Person to Application), By Service type, By Organizations, By End-User (Industry, Government, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, BFSI and Real Estate) - Forecast 2030


ID: MRFR/ICT/2377-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Ankit Gupta| December 2024

SMS firewall Market Overview


The SMS firewall is a solution that helps to protect and block SMS traffic that is illegal through MNO (Mobile Network Operators) and SMS aggregators. SMS firewall market has a filtering solution that not only detects but also can filter and secure the illegal incoming SMS traffic solutions. The SMs firewall also provides benefits that reduce the operational cost and increases customer experience.The global SMS firewall market is estimated to grow at a high pace during the forecast period. The market is expected to reach USD 5 billion by the end of 2030 if the growth is recorded at a CAGR of 8%. Due to the rising concern for privacy and security, the market for SMS firewalls will be in great demand.


COVID-19 Analysis


The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a huge loss of lives. The economy has also been affected widely due to the spread of the virus. The global markets of tourism, manufacture, and finance have been hit hard. On the other hand, the online markets have increased during the outbreak. Strict lockdown and social distancing norms were imposed by governments across the world. During that time, work from home emerged as a new trend. Many people also lost their job during the outbreak of the pandemic. Fraud and hacking increased during that time which led to an increase in the growth of the SMS firewall market.


Market Dynamics




  • Drivers




The increasing privacy and security concerns have led to the increase in the SMS firewall market growth. Also, the rise in the adoption of application to person messaging and safeguarding the network from Grey Route Traffic are some of the major factors that are driving the growth of the market of SMs firewall.


  • Opportunities




The major opportunity in the SMS firewall market is the growing trend of mobile marketing through SMS. The demand for next-generation SMS firewalls from the operators has also posed to be a great opportunity for the market.


  • Restraints




The rise in the number of cyberattacks is a huge factor that may restrain the growth of the market for SMS firewalls. Also, the lack of technical knowledge and the entrance of the OTT competitors in the messaging business is expected to hamper the SMS firewall business.


  • Challenge




Along with the drivers, there also come a few challenges that the market may face during the forecast period. The accessibility in the existing signaling systems and the lack of awareness are acting as major challenges in the adoption of SMS firewalls.


  • Cumulative Growth Analysis




The global SMS firewall market is expected to reach USD 3.31 billion during the forecast period at a CAGR of 10.5%. The stringent government policies and regulations may lead to a huge growth in the SMS firewall market sales. In order to streamline business operations, there could be a high adoption of SMS firewall solutions by telecom operators.



  • Value Chain Analysis


The adoption of A2P messaging and the growing concern for privacy and security issues have led to the growth of the market. The key players that are associated with the SMS firewall industry are expected to expand their business and launch new products to secure a strong position in the market. In the Asia Pacific countries, SMS spam traffic which was kept under the radar of the government has led to the emergence of several regulations and policies which are advantageous to the market of SMS firewall and hence, can lead to a huge profit.


Regional Analysis


North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, and Africa are the five major regions into which the global SMS firewall market is segmented. Among these regions, the Asia Pacific is expected to record the highest market share. China is known to be having one of the most developed markets due to its famous companies like China Unicom, China Telecom, and China Mobile. These companies are moving ahead with the development of 5G services whereas 4G remains the most dominant mobile technology in most of the areas. With 1.2 billion mobile subscribers and 1.7 billion SIM connections, China records to be having one of the largest subscriber bases.


Competitive Landscape


Recently, many new companies are joining the SMS firewall market with various growth strategies such as launching new services and partnerships to expand their presence in the SMS firewall market and also increase their customer base. Comviva has a wide range of products which includes digital lifestyle solutions, mobile financial solutions, messaging solutions, customer value management, mobile data, and converged mobile solutions. It also offers many messaging solutions for its customers and telecom operators to control spam traffic. Tata Communications, Tango Telecom Limited, Syniverse Technologies LLC, Broadnet Technologies, Comviva, and Openmind Networks are some of the key players that are responsible for the growth of the SMS firewall market.


List of Key Companies



  • Tata Communications Ltd (India)

  • Defne Telecommunication A.S. (Turkey)

  • Twilio Inc (US)

  • SAP SE (Germany)

  • Global Wavenet Limited (Australia)

  • AMD Telecom SA (Greece)

  • NetNumber Inc. (US)

  • Anam Technologies Ltd (Ireland)

  • NewNet Communication Technologies (US)

  • Cloudmark Inc (US)


Recent Developments


WhatsApp, an instant messaging app owned by Meta, introduced a feature called Chat Lock that provided users’ intimacies with greater privacy through an additional layer of security. What occurred in May 2023 was the introduction of WhatsApp, an instant messaging app owned by Meta, a new feature called Chat Lock that provided users with increased privacy for their intimate discussions through another layer of security.


During February 2023 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2023, Tanla Platforms announced the unveiling of Wisely ATP – protection against SMS phishing. It intends to be an all-in-one platform for defeating the SMS phishing problem.


Infobip made a deal with BT Group in May 2022. The company will enable the arranging, designing, and scaling of custom consumer experiences across platforms through this agreement.


In January 2022, Proofpoint, Inc. completed the acquisition of Dathena, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data protection innovator. By making this acquisition, Proofpoint, Inc. can fortify its people-centric security solutions delivered via the cloud to cope with difficulties related to endpoint data loss prevention.


Globe Teleservices Pte Ltd., a renowned global telecommunications solution provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Honora Tanzania PLC (TIGO), AXIAN Telecom-backed leading mobile network operator in Tanzania for A2P SMS traffic and revenue monetization. TIGO Tanzania selected only Globe Teleservices as its partner because it had embraced an advanced and intelligent firewall for A2P SMS requirements.


Mavenir has been awarded a contract by Deutsche Telekom to modernize and innovate messaging capabilities towards enabling 5G readiness on its networks in Austria, Czech Republic, Greece, and Slovakia starting from January 2024. Robi Axiata, which is the second largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh, has chosen Route Mobile as a partner for their Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), thus enabling them to increase their revenues, profits, and customer experience while facing growing Global Voice & Contact Center market


Mobileum Inc., a worldwide leader in analytics technology solutions for roaming, security services, testing, risk management, monitoring, and networking, has announced that it is acquiring Developing Solutions. The acquired company is a supplier of network testing solutions and software for load as well as lab use cases involving 3G, 4G, 5G, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). 


Market Segment Overview


The SMS firewall market profit is segmented into five major categories. They are by SMS type, by organization size, by deployment type, by SMS traffic, and by industry vertical. Here is a list of the SMS firewall market segments along with their sub-segments.


By SMS Type



  • A2P (Application to Person) messages

  • P2A (Person to application) messages


By Organization Size



  • Large Enterprise

  • Medium and Small Enterprise


By Deployment



  • On premise

  • Cloud Based


By SMS traffic



  • National SMS traffic

  • International SMS traffic


By Vertical




  • Government




  • Utilities & Logistics




  • Retail & Commerce




  • Telecom & IT




  • Healthcare and Life Sciences




  • Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services




  • Travel and Tourism




  • Manufacturing and Automotive




  • Media and Entertainment




By Component




  • Services




  • Managed Services




  • SMS firewall platform




  • Professional Services




By Geographically



  • Europe

  • Asia Pacific

  • North America

  • Latin America

  • The Middle East and Africa

Report Attribute/Metric Details
  Market Size   USD 5 billion
  CAGR   8%
  Base Year   2019
  Forecast Period   2020-2030
  Historical Data   2018
  Forecast Units   Value (USD Billion)
  Report Coverage   Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
  Segments Covered   By Type, By End-User
  Geographies Covered   North America, Europe, Aisa Pacific
  Key Vendors   Tata Communications Ltd (India) Defne Telecommunication A.S. (Turkey) Twilio Inc (US) SAP SE (Germany) Global Wavenet Limited (Australia) AMD Telecom SA (Greece) NetNumber Inc. (US) Anam Technologies Ltd (Ireland) NewNet Communication Technologies (US) Cloudmark Inc (US)
  Key Market Opportunities   The major opportunity in the SMS firewall market is the growing trend of mobile marketing through SMS.
  Key Market Drivers   The increasing privacy and security concerns have led to the increase in the SMS firewall market growth.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The global SMS firewall market is expected to record a substantial market valuation of USD 5 billion by 2030.

The global SMS firewall market is projected to register a moderate 8% CAGR in the forecast period.

Application to Person (A2P) is slated to expand as the fastest-growing segment owing to its quick measurement technique.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, which is projected to show high growth over the forecast period.

The major market players operating in the global SMS firewall market are Global Wavenet Limited (Australia), NewNet Communication Technologies (US) and Defne Telecommunication A.S. (Turkey) among others

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