Shift from Analog to Digital Radio Systems fuel the North America Land Mobile Radio Market
Analog radio systems have been in the market for a long time and are still used in many applications. These devices only have voice communications and are also known as professional mobile radios or walkie-talkies. As technology emerged, the demand for a better radio system with data communication technology increased from public safety agencies. Customer choice is evolving away from analog LMR systems and toward advanced digital variations that allow both voice and data connections. These cutting-edge technologies improve signal coverage, speech quality, radio capacity, and battery life.The digital radio systems technology provides voice as well as data communications for use by professionals in mission-critical operations for sharing videos or data and accessing intensive applications. Furthermore, digital radio systems provide several additional features over analog radio systems, such as better coverage, high battery life, better connectivity, and data transmission. This is increasing the demand for digital radio systems as a replacement for their analog counterparts. Several organizations in the market provide digital radio systems confirming different standards for digital wireless communication technology, such as TETRA, DMR, and P25. Transitions from analog to digital radio systems are increasing the applications of radio systems, and as a result, it is driving the land radio mobile market.
North America Land Mobile Radio Market Overview
The LMR market in North America has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years due to advancements in communication technology; the increasing need for reliable, secure, and efficient wireless communication systems across various sectors; and the rapid expansion of public safety and emergency services. Law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical services use LMR systems for mission-critical operations, enabling real-time communication, seamless coordination, and enhanced situational awareness. Moreover, the LMR market has experienced significant growth in the commercial sector. Transportation, utilities, construction, and manufacturing have embraced LMR solutions to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and safety. These industries rely on LMR systems to connect workers across large sites, remote locations, or challenging environments, allowing them to communicate effectively and respond promptly to operational needs and emergencies. Thus, the adoption of LMR technology is increasing across various sectors in North America. Major cities such as the US, Canada, and Mexico have invested heavily in upgrading their public safety communication networks, opting for modern, digital LMR systems that offer enhanced coverage, interoperability, and data capabilities.North America Land Mobile Radio Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
North America Land Mobile Radio Market Segmentation
The North America land mobile radio market is segmented based on type, technology, frequency, application, and country. Based on type, the North America land mobile radio market is bifurcated into handheld and In-vehicle. The handheld segment held a larger market share in 2022.Based on technology, the North America land mobile radio market is bifurcated into analog and digital. The digital segment held a larger market share in 2022.
Based on frequency, the North America land mobile radio market is segmented into 25 - 174 VHF, 200 - 512 UHF, and 700 MHz and above. The 700 MHz and above segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on application, the North America land mobile radio market is segmented into commercial, industrial, public safety & government, and military. The public safety & government segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on country, the North America land mobile radio market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US dominated the North America land mobile radio market share in 2022.
Icom Inc, Sepura Ltd, BK Technologies Corp, Hytera Communications Corp Ltd, JVCKENWOOD Corp, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Motorola Solutions Inc, Tait Communications Ltd, and Thales SA are some of the leading players operating in the North America land mobile radio market.
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Executive Summary
At 7.4% CAGR, the North America Land Mobile Radio Market is Speculated to be worth US$ 5,641.23 million by 2030.According to this research,, the North America land mobile radio market was valued at US$ 3,184.12 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 5,641.23 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.4% from 2022 to 2030. Growing importance of effective critical communication operations and increasing demand in emerging markets are the critical factors attributed to the North America land mobile radio market expansion.
Land mobile radio (LMR) technology has evolved over time from traditional analog voice service (such as two-way communications) to complex systems with trunking and digital capabilities that enable features such as group calling, rapid voice call setup, high-quality audio, and guaranteed priority access to the end user. With an increase in crime, terrorism, and natural disasters, industries are required to adopt new technologies to enable rapid and effective real-time reaction. Effective communication is critical for public safety responders who must keep connected with one another at the control center while also acquiring situational information in real time when reacting to situations. To tackle critical communication operations, the LMR technology is witnessing advancements. For example, TETRA, the most widely used land mobile radio standard, has evolved and now it offers high spectrum efficiency and operates on a standardized spectrum. Tetra also includes exceptional vital communication characteristics such as security, a rapid call start-up time, a feature set for voice calls, and high-speed data services. It is used in present and new market areas such as public safety and commercial applications. Furthermore, TETRA does not require broadband data. With increasing security threats and demands for greater efficiency, cross-agency coordination, and better information sharing, the development of efficient public safety communications networks has emerged as a top priority for organizations, thereby driving the North America market for LMR technology.
On the contrary, high initial investment and limited spectrum availability hurdles the growth of North America land mobile radio market.
Based on type, the North America land mobile radio market is bifurcated into handheld and In-vehicle. The handheld segment held 61.9% market share in 2022, amassing US$ 1,969.81 million. It is projected to garner US$ 3,661.52 million by 2030 to expand at 8.1% CAGR during 2022-2030.
Based on technology, the North America land mobile radio market is bifurcated into analog and digital. The digital segment held 62.8% market share in 2022, amassing US$ 2,000.45 million. It is projected to garner US$ 3,885.98 million by 2030 to expand at 8.7% CAGR during 2022-2030.
Based on frequency, the North America land mobile radio market is categorized into 25 - 174 VHF, 200 - 512 UHF, and 700 MHz and above. The 700 MHz and above segment held 49.5% market share in 2022, amassing US$ 1,576.49 million. It is projected to garner US$ 2,919.60 million by 2030 to expand at 8.0% CAGR during 2022-2030.
Based on application, the North America land mobile radio market is categorized into commercial, industrial, public safety & government, and military. The public safety & government segment held 34.5% market share in 2022, amassing US$ 1,097.61 million. It is projected to garner US$ 2,080.89 million by 2030 to expand at 8.3% CAGR during 2022-2030.
Based on country, the North America land mobile radio market has been categorized into the US, Canada, and Mexico. Our regional analysis states that the US captured 78.8% share of North America land mobile radio market in 2022. It was assessed at US$ 2,507.54 million in 2022 and is likely to hit US$ 4,351.08 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% during 2022-2030.
Key players operating in the North America land mobile radio market are Icom Inc, Sepura Ltd, BK Technologies Corp, Hytera Communications Corp Ltd, JVCKENWOOD Corp, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Motorola Solutions Inc, Tait Communications Ltd, and Thales SA, among others.
In April 2022, Powerboat P1 Extended Partnership with Icom. In May 2023, BK Technologies Signed Reseller Agreement with WidePoint Corporation for InteropONE PTToC Service.
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Icom Inc
- Sepura Ltd
- BK Technologies Corp
- Hytera Communications Corp Ltd
- JVCKENWOOD Corp
- L3Harris Technologies Inc
- Motorola Solutions Inc
- Tait Communications Ltd
- Thales SA
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 142 |
Published | December 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2022 - 2030 |
Estimated Market Value in 2022 | 3.18 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value by 2030 | 5.64 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.4% |
Regions Covered | North America |