Evolution of the World 5G Market: Investment, Spectrum and Next Steps

Three years after its launch, 5G is approaching adolescence. The telecoms industry is under pressure to deliver seamless, fast and reliable 5G connections and has made, and continues to make, large investments to meet these demands.

The 5G investment cycle, consisting of outdoor infrastructure and spectrum acquisition, is almost complete in advanced markets and still ongoing in less advanced countries.

Even if MNOs are more focused on monetising 5G, early 6G research projects have started thanks to government and regional funding willing to take the lead in the race.

Detailed information on key 6G initiatives around the world is included.

Regions and countries covered

North America: USA - Canada
Asia-Pacific: South Korea - China - Japan - India
Europe: Belgium - Finland - France - Germany - Greece - Italy - Poland - Spain - Sweden - Turkey - United Kingdom
Middle East: Bahrain - Kuwait - Oman - Qatar - United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia

1. Executive summary

2. 5G markets - Investment and spectrum issues

2.1. 5G markets - Investment issues
2.1.1. Investment perspectives
2.1.2. Global 5G investment
2.1.3. 5G investment in China
2.1.4. 5G investment in Japan
2.2. 5G markets - Spectrum issues
2.2.1. Spectrum prices
2.2.2. Spectrum assignments
2.2.3. Spectrum assignments, plans and considerations
2.2.3.1. 3.3-4.2 GHz
2.2.3.2. 24-29 GHz
2.2.4. Spectrum auctions
2.2.4.1. Selection of recent spectrum auctions
2.2.4.2. Major spectrum auctions expected

3. 5G markets - The road to full 5G

3.1. Technology updates
3.1.1. 5G deployments in major mobile markets
3.2. Private networks
3.2.1. Private 5G networks growing
3.2.2. Private networks spectrum
3.2.3. Spectrum sharing/leasing in Europe

4. 5G Markets - What’s next?

4.1. What is next?
4.2. Entering the 2nd wave of 5G innovation
4.3. What will 6G look like in 2027-2028?
4.4. Defining 6G capabilities and requirements
4.5. 6G key technology components
4.6. A long road to 6G
4.7. 6G collaboration and the 6G race are already underway

List of abbreviationsList of Tables and Figures

2. 5G markets - Investment and spectrum issues

Domestic wireless and wireline CapEx (EUR million)
Capital expenditure (2016-2022)
5G CapEx in China (EUR million)
5G equipment procurement contracts in China
5G base stations in China
5G base stations and 5G coverage (% of population) in Japan
700 MHz - Price per MHz per PoP normalised for 10 years (cEUR)
3.5 GHz - Price per MHz per PoP normalised for 10 years (cEUR)
Mmwave - Price per MHz per PoP normalised for 10 years (cEUR)
5G spectrum assignments in Europe
5G spectrum assignments in Asia-Pacific
5G spectrum assignments in the Americas
5G spectrum assignments in the Middle East and Africa
Spectrum in the C-band in selected countries
Spectrum in mmWave in selected countries
Selection of recent auctions by country
Major auctions expected by country - Worldwide
Major auctions expected by country - Europe

3. 5G Markets - The road to full 5G

5G deployments in major mobile markets
Most common areas of application for private networks
5G spectrum for private networks in Europe

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