Berg Insight has done a major survey among all the cellular IoT gateway vendors and found that the global cellular IoT gateway market was worth approximately US$ 1.7 billion in 2024, an increase of 7 percent from the previous year. Berg Insight estimates that shipments of cellular IoT gateways will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 percent from 6.2 million units in 2024 to reach 9.2 million units in 2029. The report also includes vendor market shares. Get up to date on the latest trends from all the main regions with this unique 100-page report.
Highlights from the report:
- Insights from 30 executive interviews with market-leading companies.
- Summary of the IoT hardware value chain.
- In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments.
- Updated profiles of 34 cellular IoT gateway vendors.
- Overview of certifications required for cellular devices.
- Price comparisons between cellular router and gateway vendors.
- Market forecasts lasting until 2029.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Executive Summary
1. IoT Networking and Communications
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.1.1. The IoT technology stack
- 1.2. Routers, gateways and modems
- 1.3. Integrating cellular technology into products and systems
- 1.3.1. Cellular IoT hardware value chain
- 1.3.2. Regulatory, industry, mobile operator and application-specific certifications
- 1.4. Cellular IoT from 2G to 5G
- 1.4.1. 2G/3G mobile networks
- 1.4.2. 4G mobile networks
- 1.4.3. 4G/5G mobile IoT networks (LTE-M and NB-IoT)
- 1.4.4. 5G mobile networks
- 1.4.5. LPWA and satellite technologies
- 1.4.6. Cost comparison for cellular and LPWA technologies
2. Market Forecasts and Trends
- 2.1. Market analysis and forecasts
- 2.1.1. Cellular router and gateway vendor market shares
- 2.1.2. Cellular router and gateway market forecasts
- 2.1.3. Cellular router and gateway market segments
- 2.2. Market trends
- 2.2.1. Can eSIM-based solutions replace dual SIMs and automatic failover?
- 2.2.2. Antenna complexity drives overall costs for cellular router solutions
- 2.2.3. 5G router shipments are set to accelerate
- 2.2.4. Enterprises adopt 5G/LTE solutions for resilient connectivity
- 2.2.5. Enterprise routers offered as premium options for FWA services
- 2.2.6. Mission-critical networks expand the addressable market for cellular routers
- 2.2.7. Modular devices enable flexibility and upgradability
- 2.2.8. Revenue growth rebounds in the first half of 2025 after a weak 2024
- 2.2.9. The cellular router and gateway industry continues its consolidation journey
3. Company Profiles and Strategies
- 3.1. Cellular router and gateway vendors
- 3.1.1. Acksys
- 3.1.2. ADLINK Technology
- 3.1.3. Advantech
- 3.1.4. BEC Technologies (Billion Electric)
- 3.1.5. Belden
- 3.1.6. Celerway
- 3.1.7. Cisco
- 3.1.8. Digi International
- 3.1.9. Ericsson
- 3.1.10. Eurotech
- 3.1.11. Fortinet
- 3.1.12. Four-Faith Communication Technology
- 3.1.13. HMS Networks
- 3.1.14. Hongdian
- 3.1.15. InHand Networks
- 3.1.16. Inseego
- 3.1.17. INSYS icom
- 3.1.18. Intelliport
- 3.1.19. Lantronix
- 3.1.20. MC Technologies
- 3.1.21. Milesight
- 3.1.22. Moxa
- 3.1.23. MultiTech
- 3.1.24. Option (Crescent)
- 3.1.25. Peplink
- 3.1.26. PUSR
- 3.1.27. Queclink Wireless Solutions
- 3.1.28. RAD
- 3.1.29. Robustel
- 3.1.30. Semtech
- 3.1.31. Systech Corporation
- 3.1.32. Teltonika Networks
- 3.1.33. Ubiquiti
- 3.1.34. Westermo (Ependion)
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations