5G FWA CPE Market Report 2025

This 5G FWA CPE Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The 5G FWA CPE market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.67 billion in 2024 to $3.18 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as the increasing adoption of remote work, rising demand for connectivity in rural areas, growing need for high-speed internet, greater adoption of connected devices, and the increased usage of innovative technologies.

The 5G FWA CPE market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.25 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the growing popularity of smart homes, increased focus on enhanced user experiences, rising demand in both residential and commercial sectors, increasing urbanization, and the growing need for reliable connectivity. Key trends expected in this period include a shift toward remote work, strategic collaborations and product launches, the integration of AI and advanced analytics, the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), and advancements in wireless modules.

The growing demand for high-speed internet is anticipated to boost the expansion of the 5G FWA CPE market. High-speed internet facilitates seamless communication, supports data-heavy applications, and enhances digital experiences for both residential and commercial users. This surge in demand is fueled by increased reliance on digital services, remote work, online education, streaming, cloud computing, and the widespread growth of IoT and smart technologies. 5G FWA CPE offers a wireless alternative to traditional broadband, providing high-speed internet without the need for extensive fiber infrastructure, making it a viable option for urban, suburban, and rural areas. For example, in August 2024, Uswitch Limited, a UK-based price comparison website, reported that the median internet speed in the UK had reached 73.21 Mbps as of 2023, showing an increase of over 12% compared to September 2022. Thus, the rising demand for high-speed internet is driving the growth of the 5G FWA CPE market.

Companies in the 5G FWA CPE market are focusing on advancements such as improved network receivers to boost signal reception, enhance network reliability, and deliver faster internet speeds. A network receiver captures and processes network signals to ensure smooth connectivity. For example, in February 2024, Nokia Corporation, a telecommunications company based in Finland, introduced a new 5G mmWave receiver aimed at increasing the capacity of fixed wireless access networks. This outdoor 5G receiver is designed to expand broadband coverage across urban, suburban, and rural regions. By utilizing the cost-effective mmWave spectrum, the receiver allows operators to provide reliable, high-speed wireless broadband in areas where deploying fiber networks is challenging.

In February 2023, Cisco Systems Inc., a technology company based in the US, teamed up with T-Mobile to offer advanced 5G-powered gateways for businesses. This partnership utilizes T-Mobile's high-speed, reliable 5G network to deliver scalable and secure networking solutions. Through this collaboration, businesses can optimize their operations with cloud-managed services. T-Mobile, a telecommunications company based in Germany, provides mobile and wireless network services.

Major players in the 5G FWA CPE market are Qualcomm Incorporated, Ericsson AB, Nokia Corporation, Vantiva S.A., Sagemcom Broadband SAS, Sercomm Corporation, Arcadyan Technology Corporation, Askey Computer Corporation, Adtran Inc., Zyxel Communications Corporation, Casa Systems Inc., VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Tarana Wireless Inc., Inseego Corp., Cambium Networks Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Baicells Technologies Co. Ltd., Mimosa Networks Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Tozed Kangwei Communication Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Quectel Wireless Solutions Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the 5G FWA CPE market in 2024. The regions covered in 5G FWA CPE report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the 5G FWA CPE market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

5G fixed wireless access (FWA) customer premises equipment (CPE) is a device that provides internet connectivity to homes or businesses via 5G networks, bypassing traditional wired connections. Acting as a wireless modem/router, it receives 5G signals from a nearby base station and converts them into Wi-Fi or Ethernet for user devices. 5G FWA CPE offers high-speed broadband in areas where fiber or cable infrastructure is limited.

The primary types of 5G FWA CPE deployments are outdoor and indoor devices. Outdoor devices are installed outside buildings to capture stronger signals and ensure stable internet connectivity. These devices are available in two categories, white-label and branded, and are used across both commercial and residential sectors.

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The 5G FWA CPE market consists of sales of 5G-enabled routers, modems, and gateway devices. 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).

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