The Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the microwave radio backhaul links has been expanding considerably in the recent past. It is projected to increase from $11.95 billion in 2024 to $13.57 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%.
The forecast for the global Microwave Radio Backhaul Links market by 2029 anticipates a market size of $22.31 billion and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the microwave radio backhaul links market are:
• Growth in 5G network deployment
• Increasing investments in smart city infrastructure
• Rising demand for video streaming and data services
• Growth in mobile data traffic
The microwave radio backhaul links market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Below 500 Megahertz (MHz), 500 Megahertz (MHz)-2 Gigahertz (GHz), Above 3 Gigahertz (GHz)
2) By Component: Antenna, Radio Unit, Modem, Other Components
3) By Frequency Band: Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, High Frequency
4) By Deployment: Urban, Rural
5) By Application: Cellular Telephones, Two-Way Radios, Wireless Networks, Commercial Broadcasting, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Below 500 Megahertz (MHz): Low-Capacity Links, Long-Distance Communication, Rural and Remote Area Connectivity
2) By 500 Megahertz (MHz) - 2 Gigahertz (GHz): Medium-Capacity Links, Urban and Suburban Area Networks, Point-to-Point Connectivity
3) By Above 3 Gigahertz (GHz): High-Capacity Links, High-Speed Data Transmission, Dense Urban Area Coverage, Small Cell Backhaul
The key trends in the microwave radio backhaul links market are:
• The global market is being shaped by the adoption of cloud-based services.
• Integration of software-defined networking (SDN) in backhaul systems is a significant emerging trend.
• A shift towards hybrid backhaul networks comprising of microwave and fiber is on the rise.
• The future of the microwave radio backhaul links global market is largely influenced by technological advancements in microwave equipment and the shift toward high-performance, high-frequency bands.
Major players in the microwave radio backhaul links market are:
• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Ericsson
• Nokia Corporation
• ZTE Corporation
• Ubiquiti Inc.
• Aviat Networks Inc.
• Cambium Networks Ltd.
• Ceragon Networks Ltd.
• Intracom Telecom
• SIAE Microelettronica S.p.A.
• Mimosa Networks Inc.
• Proxim Wireless Corporation
• Siklu Communication Ltd.
• BridgeWave Communications Inc.
• Blinq Networks Inc.
• DragonWave-X
• Trango Systems Inc.
• Fastback Networks
• E-Band Communications LLC
• LightPointe Communications Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the microwave radio backhaul links market in 2024