The global mobile and wireless backhaul market size reached USD 43.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach USD 104.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during 2025-2033.
Mobile backhaul (MBH) refers to the process of connecting cell site air interfaces to data centers via wireline and wireless networks. It supports sophisticated network timing, provides high network and fast user speed, and synchronizes operations, administration, maintenance and provisioning (OAMP). On the other hand, wireless backhauls rely on microwave and satellite communication infrastructure to supply internet, voice and video data from nodes to the central network. They are currently gaining immense traction over wireline networks that require large macro sites and add to the overall infrastructure costs.
Owing to the increasing cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), complete lockdowns have been imposed by governments of numerous countries and most individuals are now relying on the internet for work, ordering essentials and entertainment purposes. Consequently, there is a significant rise in network congestion, which in turn is influencing the demand for mobile and wireless backhaul positively. Apart from this, the introduction of fast long-term evolution (LTE) connections has increased access to mobile data networks. This, along with the rising penetration of wireless communication networks, is bolstering the market growth. Furthermore, several mobile network operators (MNOs) are upgrading their networks to internet protocol (IP) for providing high-performance and integrated voice/data services, which is further stimulating the growth of the market. They are also integrating network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies in backhaul networks to optimize traffic at a lower cost.
2. What is the future outlook of mobile and wireless backhaul market?
3. What are the key factors driving the mobile and wireless backhaul market?
4. Which region accounts for the largest mobile and wireless backhaul market share?
5. Which are the leading companies in the global mobile and wireless backhaul market?
Mobile backhaul (MBH) refers to the process of connecting cell site air interfaces to data centers via wireline and wireless networks. It supports sophisticated network timing, provides high network and fast user speed, and synchronizes operations, administration, maintenance and provisioning (OAMP). On the other hand, wireless backhauls rely on microwave and satellite communication infrastructure to supply internet, voice and video data from nodes to the central network. They are currently gaining immense traction over wireline networks that require large macro sites and add to the overall infrastructure costs.
Owing to the increasing cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), complete lockdowns have been imposed by governments of numerous countries and most individuals are now relying on the internet for work, ordering essentials and entertainment purposes. Consequently, there is a significant rise in network congestion, which in turn is influencing the demand for mobile and wireless backhaul positively. Apart from this, the introduction of fast long-term evolution (LTE) connections has increased access to mobile data networks. This, along with the rising penetration of wireless communication networks, is bolstering the market growth. Furthermore, several mobile network operators (MNOs) are upgrading their networks to internet protocol (IP) for providing high-performance and integrated voice/data services, which is further stimulating the growth of the market. They are also integrating network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies in backhaul networks to optimize traffic at a lower cost.
Key Market Segmentation:
The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global mobile and wireless backhaul market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on equipment type, network topology and services.Breakup by Equipment Type:
- Microwave Equipment
- Millimetre Wave Equipment
- Sub-6 Ghz Equipment
- Testing and Measurement Equipment
Breakup by Network Topology:
- Point to Point Configuration (PTP)
- Point to Multipoint Configuration (PTM)
Breakup by Services:
- Network Services
- System Integration Services
- Professional Services
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being AT&T Inc., Bridgewave Communications Inc. (REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks), Broadcom Corporation (Avago Technologies), Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Ericsson AB, Fujitsu Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Nokia Oyj, Tellabs Inc. (Marlin Equity Partners LLC) and ZTE Corporation, etc.Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. How big is the mobile and wireless backhaul market?2. What is the future outlook of mobile and wireless backhaul market?
3. What are the key factors driving the mobile and wireless backhaul market?
4. Which region accounts for the largest mobile and wireless backhaul market share?
5. Which are the leading companies in the global mobile and wireless backhaul market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary11 Value Chain Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Mobile and Wireless Backhaul Market
6 Market Breakup by Equipment Type
7 Market Breakup by Network Topology
8 Market Breakup by Services
9 Market Breakup by Region
10 SWOT Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- AT&T Inc.
- Bridgewave Communications Inc. (REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks)
- Broadcom Corporation (Avago Technologies)
- Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Ericsson AB
- Fujitsu Ltd.
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Nokia Oyj
- Tellabs Inc. (Marlin Equity Partners LLC)
- ZTE Corporation
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 140 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 43.4 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 104.1 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 11 |
