Market Report · July 29, 2026
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5G Infrastructure Trends and Forecast
The future of the global 5G infrastructure market looks promising with opportunities in the residential, commercial, industrial, and government markets. The global 5G infrastructure market is expected to reach an estimated $84.1 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 31.6% from 2024 to 2030. The major drivers for this market are growing government spending in the 5G network, a rise in the need for M2M connections in the industrial sector, and variety of 5G applications in the internet of things and other connectivity technologies.
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5G Infrastructure by Segment
The study includes a forecast for the global 5G infrastructure by communication infrastructure, core network, network architecture, end use, and region.5G Infrastructure Market by Communication Infrastructure [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:
• Small Cell
• Macro Cell
5G Infrastructure Market by Core Network [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
5G Infrastructure Market by Network Architecture [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:
• Standalone
• Non-standalone
5G Infrastructure Market by Region [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2018 to 2030]:
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• The Rest of the World
List of 5G Infrastructure Companies
Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies 5G infrastructure companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the 5G infrastructure companies profiled in this report include-• Ericsson
• Huawei
• Nokia Networks
• Samsung
• ZTE
• NEC
• Cisco
• Commscope
• Comba Telecom Systems
• Alpha Networks
5G Infrastructure Market Insights
5G Infrastructure Market Insights Lucintel forecast that non-standalone is expected to witness higher growth over the forecast period due to growing demand for faster data transmission rates in current architecture to support dependable wireless device communication and boost delivery efficiency at a low cost. Within this market, residential will remain the largest segment because of increasing reliance on the internet and a rise in the need for quick data, as well as, 5G networks are being quickly deployed by communication service providers (CSPs) in suburban areas and more cities to meet the demands of high-bandwidth household applications like video streaming. APAC is expected to witness largest region over the forecast period because of the region's notable important players, encouraging government initiatives, the expanding use of cutting-edge technologies like M2M and IoT, and the growing importance of SMEs.Features of the Global 5G Infrastructure Market
Market Size Estimates: 5G infrastructure market size estimation in terms of value ($B). Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2018 to 2023) and forecast (2024 to 2030) by various segments and regions. Segmentation Analysis: 5G infrastructure market size by various segments, such as by communication infrastructure, core network, network architecture, end use, and region in terms of value ($B). Regional Analysis: 5G infrastructure market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different communication infrastructure, core network, network architecture, end use, and regions for the 5G infrastructure market. Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the 5G infrastructure market. Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.FAQ
Q.1 What is the 5G infrastructure market size? Answer: The global 5G infrastructure market is expected to reach an estimated $84.1 billion by 2030. Q.2 What is the growth forecast for 5G infrastructure market? Answer: The global 5G infrastructure market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 31.6% from 2024 to 2030. Q.3 What are the major drivers influencing the growth of the 5G infrastructure market? Answer: The major drivers for this market are growing government spending in the 5G network, a rise in the need for M2M connections in the industrial sector, and variety of 5G applications in the internet of things and other connectivity technologies. Q4. What are the major segments for 5G infrastructure market? Answer: The future of the global 5G infrastructure market looks promising with opportunities in the residential, commercial, industrial, and government markets. Q5. Who are the key 5G infrastructure market companies? Answer: Some of the key 5G infrastructure companies are as follows:• Ericsson
• Huawei
• Nokia Networks
• Samsung
• ZTE
• NEC
• Cisco
• Commscope
• Comba Telecom Systems
• Alpha Networks Q6. Which 5G infrastructure market segment will be the largest in future? Answer: Lucintel forecast that non-standalone is expected to witness higher growth over the forecast period due to growing demand for faster data transmission rates in current architecture to support dependable wireless device communication and boost delivery efficiency at a low cost. Q7. In 5G infrastructure market, which region is expected to be the largest in next 5 years? Answer: APAC is expected to witness largest region over the forecast period because of the region's notable important players, encouraging government initiatives, the expanding use of cutting-edge technologies like M2M and IoT, and the growing importance of SMEs. Q.8 Do we receive customization in this report? Answer: Yes, Lucintel provides 10% customization without any additional cost.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
6.2 Emerging Trends in the Global 5G Infrastructure Market
6.1.1 Growth Opportunities for the Global 5G Infrastructure Market by Communication Infrastructure
6.1.2 Growth Opportunities for the Global 5G Infrastructure Market by Core Network
6.1.3 Growth Opportunities for the Global 5G Infrastructure Market by Network Architecture
6.1.4 Growth Opportunities for the Global 5G Infrastructure Market by End Use
6.1.5 Growth Opportunities for the Global 5G Infrastructure Market Region
Methodology
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- In-depth interviews of the major players in this market
- Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data
- Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions
- A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
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Key Questions
- • What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the 5G infrastructure market by communication infrastructure (small cell and macro cell), core network (software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)), network architecture (standalone and non-standalone), end use (residential, commercial, industrial, and government), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
- • Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
- • Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
- • What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
- • What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
- • What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
- • What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
- • What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
- • Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
- • What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
- • What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry? For any questions related to 5G Infrastructure Market, 5G Infrastructure Market Size, 5G Infrastructure Market Growth, 5G Infrastructure Market Analysis, 5G Infrastructure Market Report, 5G Infrastructure Market Share, 5G Infrastructure Market Trends, 5G Infrastructure Market Forecast, 5G Infrastructure Companies, write Lucintel analyst at email: helpdesk@lucintel.com. We will be glad to get back to you soon.
