Global Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Growth 2025, Forecast To 2034
26 Mar, 2025
What are the Historical Developments and Current Growth Metrics of the Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market?
The microwave radio backhaul links market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for microwave radio backhaul links has seen rapid expansion. It is projected to escalate from a worth of $11.95 billion in 2024 to $13.57 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%.
The historical growth can be traced back to factors such as growing mobile data traffic, the expansion of 4G and 5G networks, higher demand for high-capacity networks, government-backed initiatives and funding for telecommunication infrastructure, heightened demand for cloud services and increased utilization of data centers.
What Does Future Hold for The Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market By 2029?
The microwave radio backhaul links market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The forecast for the microwave radio backhaul links market predicts a swift expansion in the coming years, with the expectation to reach $22.31 billion in 2029, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.
This projected surge through the forecast period can be credited to factors like the escalation of 5G network rollout, amplified investment in smart city infrastructure, increasing demand for video streaming and data services, and a rise in mobile data traffic. Key trends anticipated in this same period include the acceptance of cloud-based services, the integration of SDN (Software-defined networking) into backhaul systems, transition towards hybrid backhaul networks (encompassing both microwave and fiber), microwave equipment's technological evolutions, and a move towards high-frequency bands with superior performance.
What Are The Primary Growth Drivers In The Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market?
The microwave radio backhaul links market is anticipated to grow due to an increase in the demand for high-speed internet. Broadband Internet or high-speed internet refers to a reliable and quick internet connection that can assist in the quick transfer of large quantities of data. Factors such as digital transformation, the growth of data-heavy applications, smart devices and IoT expansion, elevated consumer expectations, as well as the quicker uptake of cloud computing and SaaS solutions are driving this demand for high-speed internet. Microwave radio backhaul links are instrumental in facilitating high-speed internet as they wirelessly transmit data between network nodes, assuring stable connectivity even in distant and urban environments. For example, in 2022, as per Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), a government agency based in Canada, 93.5% Canadian population had access to high-speed internet which is expected to escalate to 98% by 2026 and reach complete coverage of 100% by 2030. The ever-growing demand for high-speed internet is, therefore, fuelling the expansion of the microwave radio backhaul links market.
What Is The Segmentation Of The Global Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market?
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
Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Industry?
Major companies operating in the microwave radio backhaul links market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as high-power RF (radio frequency) technology, to enhance signal strength, extend link distances, and improve network reliability. High-power radio frequency technology enhances signal transmission by increasing output power, enabling longer-distance communication and improved network performance. For instance, in February 2023, Nokia Corporation, a Finland-based telecommunications company, launched new Wavence microwave solutions to extend the reach of 5G deployments in both urban and rural environments. These advanced solutions offer high-capacity, low-latency wireless backhaul, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to support the growing demand for 5G services. By enhancing network efficiency and performance, Nokia’s Wavence microwave technology plays a crucial role in bridging connectivity gaps, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas where fiber deployment is challenging, while also optimizing network performance in dense urban settings.
Who Are the Key Players In The Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market?
Major companies operating 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.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Microwave Radio Backhaul Links Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the microwave radio backhaul links market in 2024. The regions covered in the microwave radio backhaul links market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.