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5G Radio Access Network Market Growth & Trends:
The global 5G radio access network market size is expected to reach USD 69,297.1 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Radio access networks (RAN) comprise wireless telecommunications systems, including antennas and base stations, to provide high performing 5G network solutions. It utilizes 5G radio frequency division duplex (FDD) frequencies to connect individual devices through radio connections providing wireless connectivity.
The increasing demand for low latency bandwidth connection and increased focus on research and development activities by key organizations are some of the factors fueling the market growth. This high market size is attributable to the growing deployment of private 5G RAN and core equipment across several use cases. These use cases include smart cities, remote surgeries, enterprises, wireless cameras, industrial robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
RAN encompasses different types, viz. evolved universal terrestrial RAN (E-UTRAN), Universal Radio Access Network (UTRAN), Virtualized Radio Access Network (VRAN), and Open Radio Access Network (ORAN), among others. The robust deployment of a 5G radio access network (RAN) with several small cells and macrocell base stations worldwide is propelling the growth of the market. The RAN base stations within a public mobile network are connected to a public mobile core network through microwave or fiber cables to aggregate signals. The latest RANs offer controllers utilizing software-defined networks (SDN), allowing them to control cellular device capacity and coverage.
The trend of deploying centralized RAN and virtual RAN (VRAN) is rapidly increasing among mobile network operators (MNOs) and network service providers to reduce overall infrastructure costs and network complexities. Rapidly evolving RAN technologies have enabled several key telecom operators and end-use customers to deploy the virtualized network to diminish overall operating expenses. Also, several market players such as Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Nokia, Verizon, and Cisco Systems, Inc., among others, are significantly focused on providing RAN solutions for private 5G networks, which help clients to transform their existing legacy network infrastructure into the next generation 5G network.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly impacted the global economy and, subsequently, 5G roll-out and 5G RAN deployments. During 2020, there was a notable decline in the imports and exports of 5G hardware equipment from key countries such as the U.S., China, and other key European countries. Therefore, it further hindered the worldwide deployment process of the next-generation network infrastructure. The growth of the 5G RAN market was also impeded due to security concerns in maintaining network data, operational continuity, and new traffic patterns.
A few companies working in 5G RAN are Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Nokia, Intel Corporation, Samsung, Verizon, Cisco Systems, Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., VMware, Inc., Rakuten Symphony Singapore Pte. Ltd, among others. In October 2022, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a collaboration with Vodafone Group to develop and integrate next-generation 5G radio units and distributed units with massive multiple-input multiple-output capabilities. The companies are also developing 5G ORAN infrastructure solutions powered by Qualcomm QRU100 5G radio access network platform and Qualcomm X100 5G RAN accelerator card.
5G Radio Access Network Market Report Highlights:
- In terms of component, the market is classified into hardware, software, services, and others. The hardware segment dominated the overall market, gaining a market share of more than 60% in 2024 and witnessing a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.
- In terms of architecture type, the market is classified into CRAN, ORAN, and VRAN. The Cloud Radio Access Network (CRAN) segment gained a market share of more than 32% in 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period.
- In terms of deployment, the market is classified into indoor and outdoor. Among these, the outdoor segment is expected to dominate in 2023, gaining a market share of more than 58%. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% throughout the forecast period.
- In terms of end-use, the market is classified into telecom operators and enterprises. Among these, the telecom operators 5G RAN market is expected to dominate in 2024, gaining a market share of more than 79%.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.4. Methodology
- 1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
- 1.8. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.2.3. Industry Challenge
- 3.3. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Economic and social landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4. Pain Point Analysis
Chapter 4. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Component Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Component Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Hardware
- 4.3.1. Hardware Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2. Antennas
- 4.3.2.1. Antennas Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.2. MIMO
- 4.3.2.2.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.3. Beamforming
- 4.3.2.3.1. Beamforming Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.4. Others
- 4.3.2.4.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.3. Radio Units
- 4.3.3.1. Radio Units Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.4. Baseband Units
- 4.3.4.1. Baseband Units Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3.5. Others
- 4.3.5.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Software
- 4.4.1. Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Services
- 4.5.1. Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.2. Managed Services
- 4.5.2.1. Managed Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.3. Professional Services
- 4.5.3.1. Professional Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.3.2. Consulting Services
- 4.5.3.2.1. Consulting Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.3.3. Planning & Design Services
- 4.5.3.3.1. Planning & Design Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.3.4. Integration & Validation Services
- 4.5.3.4.1. Integration & Validation Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.3.5. Deployment Services
- 4.5.3.5.1. Deployment Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5.3.6. Optimization & Performance Improvement Services
- 4.5.3.6.1. Optimization & Performance Improvement Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Architecture Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Architecture Type Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. CRAN
- 5.3.1. CRAN Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. ORAN
- 5.4.1. ORAN Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. VRAN
- 5.5.1. VRAN Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Deployment Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Deployment Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. Indoor
- 6.3.1. Indoor Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Outdoor
- 6.4.1. Outdoor Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Segment Dashboard
- 7.2. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: End Use Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. Telecom Operators
- 7.3.1. Telecom Operators Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Enterprises
- 7.4.1. Enterprises Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Share, By Region, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.2. North America
- 8.2.1. North America 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.2.2. U.S.
- 8.2.2.1. U.S. 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.2.3. Canada
- 8.2.3.1. Canada 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.2.4. Mexico
- 8.2.4.1. Mexico 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3. Europe
- 8.3.1. Europe 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. UK
- 8.3.2.1. UK 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. Germany
- 8.3.3.1. Germany 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. France
- 8.3.4.1. France 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1. Asia Pacific 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.2. China
- 8.4.2.1. China 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.3. Japan
- 8.4.3.1. Japan 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4. India
- 8.4.4.1. India 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5. South Korea
- 8.4.5.1. South Korea 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6. Australia
- 8.4.6.1. Australia 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Latin America
- 8.5.1. Latin America 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Brazil
- 8.5.2.1. Brazil 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Middle East and Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East and Africa 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. UAE
- 8.6.2.1. UAE 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. KSA
- 8.6.3.1. KSA 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. South Africa
- 8.6.4.1. South Africa 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2019 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Company Categorization
- 9.2. Company Market Positioning
- 9.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 9.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 9.4.1. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- 9.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.2. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- 9.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.3. Nokia
- 9.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.4. Rakuten Symphony Singapore Pte. Ltd
- 9.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.5. Intel Corporation
- 9.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.6. Samsung
- 9.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.7. Verizon
- 9.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.8. Cisco Systems, Inc.
- 9.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.9. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 9.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4.10. VMware, Inc.
- 9.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 9.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives