What Has Been the Growth of the 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market So Far?
The 5g infrastructure equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size of 5G infrastructure equipment has seen impressive growth. It is projected to rise from $10.63 billion in 2024 to hit $19.8 billion in 2025, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 86.4%.
The significant rise during the historic period is largely due to a boom in mobile data use, the evolution of the internet, the rapid spread of smart devices, heightened demands from businesses and industries, along with the growth of the telecom industry.
What Are the Future Growth Projections for the 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market?
The 5g infrastructure equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipated expansion in the 5G infrastructure equipment market is slated for the coming years, with forecasts predicting a rise to $46.82 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0%.
This prospective growth during the projected period can be linked to advancements such as improved data speed and capacity, integration of IOT, network expansions and upgrades, a more robust focus on security and privacy, and the integration of edge computing. Key trends during this forecasted period will encompass network slicing, the implementation of open RAN (radio access network), the densification and incorporation of small cells, the application of massive MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technology, and the integration of AI and automation.
What Are The Core Factors Supporting Growth In The 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market?
The global 5G infrastructure market is experiencing growth largely due to the integration of 5G in smart city networks. The superior features of 5G networks such as high speed, low or no latency, broader bandwidth, uniform platform, a massive number of connected devices, and longer battery life are fuelling the evolution of smart cities. For instance, zero latency allows sensors and devices used in city transportation and traffic systems to automatically manage traffic and send alerts to autonomous vehicles about road conditions. The heightened 5G abilities like enhanced security (quick transfer of videos from security cameras), swift response to emergencies, and personalised healthcare will likely result in greater digital integration for city dwellers. 5G may potentially alter lifestyle standards, from automated grocery shopping and delivery to intricate infrastructure management of buildings. The growing appeal of these enhance features is boosting the demand for 5G network, solidifying the role of 5G in smart city networks as a key driver in the expansion of the 5G infrastructure equipment market.
What Are The Major Segments Within The Global 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market?
The 5G infrastructure equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Communication Infrastructure: Small Cell, Macro Cell, Radio Access Network (RAN), Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
2) By Network Technology: Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), Fog Computing (FC)
3) By Application: Energy & Utilities, Automotive, Healthcare, Retail, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Small Cell: Femtocells, Picocells, Microcells
2) By Macro Cell: Cell Towers, Base Stations, Antennas
3) By Radio Access Network (RAN): Centralized RAN (C-RAN), Virtualized RAN (VRAN), Open RAN (O-RAN)
4) By Distributed Antenna System (DAS): Active DAS, Passive DAS, Hybrid DAS
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Which Trends Are Expected To Transform The 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market?
The ongoing transformation of businesses and people's lives due to the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to spark innovative advancements. IoT stands as a significant growth potential for 5G telecommunication service providers. The adoption of IoT, propelled by factors such as increased consumer and enterprise demand, coupled with the provision of cost-effective devices, is anticipated to stimulate 5G infrastructures. IoT applications, including remote healthcare, traffic safety regulation, smart grid automation, industrial application and control, and distance-based manufacturing, training, surgery and education, will primarily fuel 5G. The advancement in IoT technology will necessitate a substantial operator investment in 5G technology, spectrum, and infrastructure.
Who Are the Key Players In The 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market?
Major companies operating in the 5g infrastructure equipment market include:
• AT&T Inc.
• Verizon Communications Inc.
• Corning Incorporated
• Fujikura Ltd.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• Belden Inc.
• Intel Corporation
• Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
• Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Cisco Systems Inc.
• NEC Corporation
• Nokia Corporation
• Mavenir Systems Inc.
• Oracle Corporation
• Gogo Business Aviation LLC
• Microsoft Corporation
• Boingo Wireless Inc.
• RingCentral Inc.
• Cognizant Softvision LLC
• Celonis SE
• Zipwhip Inc.
• Biarri Networks Pty Ltd
• NTT DOCOMO INC.
• ZTE Corporation
• CommScope Holding Company Inc.
• A1 Telekom Austria Group
• Airspan Networks Inc.
• Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.
• Dell Technologies Inc.
• Zayo Group Holdings Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 5G infrastructure equipment market in 2023. North America was the second largest region in the 5G infrastructure equipment market. The regions covered in the 5g infrastructure equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
