OTT viewing continues to displace legacy broadcast, sustaining long‑term demand for CDNs. However, our latest CDN forecast shows that the growth story has changed.

Total CDN traffic is expected to climb from 24.9 EB in 2026 to 22,362 EB by 2031 but annual growth slows from 18% to 10%, as viewing time approaches natural limits.

So what does this mean for the trajectory of CDN revenues?

And what do the numbers look like for the M&E segment of the CDN market?

With the locked-up in-house CDNs of YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video dominating traffic, the obtainable M&E opportunity for CDN vendors is far smaller than the headline numbers suggest.

Our new CDN forecast maps the true size of the opportunity.

This forecast is essential reading for OTT video services, CDN vendors and investors alike, particularly those operating in the M&E sector. It presents detailed projections for the global CDN market and the M&E subset, with both global and regional perspectives. The report provides insight into expected regional traffic patterns, addressable TAM and SOM revenue opportunities, and discussion on current and emerging CDN technologies.

For decision makers, this forecast is indispensable for shaping product roadmaps, investment priorities, and long-term expectations.

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