Mobile Network Drive Test Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The mobile network drive test equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.44 billion in 2023 to $5.92 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for high-speed data services, the growing complexity of network infrastructure, the demand for improved network performance, the necessity for accurate network diagnostics, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The mobile network drive test equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.22 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including a focus on network optimization and efficiency, the demand for real-time analytics and monitoring, the expansion of mobile broadband services, an emphasis on quality of service and quality of experience, and the proliferation of IoT devices. Major trends expected in the forecast period include a shift towards cloud-based testing solutions, the rise of virtualized network testing platforms, the emergence of autonomous drive test capabilities, the growing importance of network slicing testing, and the adoption of advanced antenna technologies.

The projected rise of high-capacity networks is anticipated to drive the expansion of the mobile network drive test equipment market in the foreseeable future. High-capacity networks, characterized by their ability to provide substantial downlink and uplink bandwidth, resilience, low latency, and minimal latency variation, are expected to fuel the growth of this market. The significant increase in data consumption, attributed to factors such as the proliferation of internet-connected devices, streaming services, cloud computing, and emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), is a primary driver for the exponential growth of the mobile network drive test equipment market. As data consumption continues to surge, there is a growing demand for high-capacity network test equipment capable of handling the escalating traffic volumes. For example, a report by the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) revealed that in the United States, 315 million Americans now have access to 5G, with the number of 5G devices witnessing a remarkable 513 percent growth from 14 million in 2020 to 85 million in 2021. Consequently, the proliferation of high-capacity networks is propelling the growth of the mobile network drive test equipment market.

Major players in the mobile network drive test equipment market are intensifying their efforts to develop cutting-edge solutions, such as network benchmarking solutions, to augment performance assessment and gain a competitive advantage. These software tools are instrumental in evaluating and measuring the performance of network drives, offering insights into their efficiency within a network infrastructure. For instance, Rohde & Schwarz, a Germany-based technology group, introduced Benchmarker 3 in January 2023. This platform boasts a compact design, enhanced reliability, intelligent analytics, cloud-based configurations, automated smart campaign execution, and full backward compatibility. Its technological enhancements encompass improved user equipment cooling, support for up to 12 QualiPoc probes, and seamless drill-down analytics, making it a significant player in the mobile network drive test equipment market. This addresses complexities and enhances the quality of experience (QoE) for end-users.

In March 2021, Spirent Communications plc, a UK-based telecommunications testing company, acquired Octoscope Inc. for $0.055 billion. This strategic acquisition is poised to fortify Spirent's presence in the Wi-Fi and 5G test markets, bolstering its capabilities in delivering wireless test solutions and methodologies to the wireless industry. Octoscope Inc., a US-based technology company specializing in wireless and mobile network test solutions and services, further enhances Spirent's offerings in the wireless testing arena.

Major companies operating in the mobile network drive test equipment market are Qualcomm Incorporated, Nokia Corporation, CommScope Inc., Keysight Technologies Inc., Teradyne Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, VIAVI Solutions Inc., Anritsu Corporation, Spirent Communications plc, NETSCOUT Systems Inc., DingLi Corporation Ltd., Ascom Holding AG, EXFO Inc., ETS-Lindgren Inc., Teoco Corporation LLC, InfoVista S.A., Anite plc, Mitek Systems Inc., PCTEL Inc., Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co. Ltd., Radcom Ltd., Kaelus Inc., Bird Technologies Group, Cobham Wireless Limited, Beijing StarPoint Technology Co. Ltd., Azimuth Systems Inc., Accuver Americas Inc., AWT Global LLC.

North America was the largest region in the mobile network drive test equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mobile network drive test equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the mobile network drive test equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Mobile network drive test equipment are specialized tools utilized by telecommunication companies and network operators to gauge and analyze the performance of mobile networks. These tools aid in evaluating signal strength, coverage, quality, and other parameters while traversing various locations.

The primary types of mobile network drive test equipment encompass 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. 2G refers to the technology primarily utilized for voice calls and basic data services, and mobile network drive test equipment ensures the reliability and efficiency of voice and data transmission across these networks, thereby enhancing network performance and user experience. The applications are classified into benchmarking, monitoring, and control, network testing by end-users, such as mobile operators, equipment manufacturers, and others.

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The mobile network drive test equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network optimization, consultancy, data analysis, and training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The mobile network drive test equipment market also includes sales of products such as drive test scanners, network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and interference hunting tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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