5G Infrastructure Market Report 2026

The 5g infrastructure market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $22.99 billion in 2025 to $28.28 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to mobile data traffic growth, evolution from 4g lte networks, expansion of fiber infrastructure, smartphone proliferation, early smart city initiatives.

The 5g infrastructure market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $63.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to industrial iot adoption, autonomous vehicle connectivity needs, ultra-low latency application demand, expansion of private enterprise networks, government-led digital infrastructure investments. Major trends in the forecast period include small cell network expansion, fiber-optic backhaul deployment, cloud-native network architectures, private 5g network rollouts, millimeter-wave network densification.

The growing demand for connected devices is expected to drive the expansion of the 5G infrastructure market in the coming years. Connected devices refer to physical objects that can communicate with one another or with a central system via the internet or other networks. The demand for these devices is rising due to the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), which enables the collection, sharing, and analysis of data, making devices smarter, more efficient, and capable of automation. 5G infrastructure supports connected devices by providing ultra-fast, low-latency, and high-capacity communication, ensuring real-time data transfer and seamless IoT integration across multiple industries. For example, in September 2024, IoT Analytics GmbH, a Germany-based organization, reported that by the end of 2023, there were 16.6 billion connected IoT devices, marking a 15% increase from 2022. Additionally, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to reach 40 billion by 2030. As a result, the growing demand for connected devices is expected to significantly propel the 5G infrastructure market.

Key players in the 5G infrastructure market are focused on technological innovations, such as advancements in 5G network architecture, to enhance network performance, reduce latency, and support high-speed data transmission for applications such as IoT, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and industrial automation. 5G network architecture is a scalable framework that includes the core network (5GC), radio access network (RAN), edge computing, and network slicing, enabling high-speed, low-latency, and efficient connectivity for a wide range of applications. For instance, in November 2024, Viettel Group, a Vietnam-based telecom company, launched the world’s first Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G network using Qualcomm Technologies' 5G RAN platforms. This innovation offers several advantages, including increased competition, reduced costs, improved innovation, and better network performance by allowing operators to select components from multiple vendors. The approach also enhances scalability, energy efficiency, and customer experience by providing more flexible and interoperable network architectures.

In June 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), a U.S.-based edge-to-cloud technology company, acquired Athonet S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, HPE aims to strengthen its private 5G portfolio, improve enterprise connectivity solutions, and accelerate the rollout of secure, scalable, and integrated private mobile networks. Athonet S.p.A. is an Italy-based provider of private 5G and LTE core network solutions that offers 5G infrastructure.

Major companies operating in the 5g infrastructure market are Samsung Networks, AT&T Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, Oracle Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, KT Corp., ZTE Corporation, Rakuten Mobile Inc., SK Telecom Co. Ltd., CommScope Holding Company Inc, Juniper Networks Inc., Ciena Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 5G infrastructure market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5g infrastructure market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 5g infrastructure market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have affected the 5g infrastructure market by increasing costs of imported radio access equipment, fiber cables, and core network hardware. Telecom operators in North America and Europe have faced higher capital expenditure requirements due to reliance on global suppliers. Network rollout timelines have been impacted, particularly in dense urban deployments. Operators are prioritizing high-return regions and phased network expansions. Tariffs are also accelerating localization of telecom equipment manufacturing. This is strengthening regional supply chains and long-term network resilience.

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5G infrastructure refers to the physical and virtual network components that support the deployment and operation of 5G networks. It utilizes advanced network technologies, including small cells and fiber-optic backhaul, to provide ultra-fast connectivity and low-latency communication for applications in smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The main components of 5G infrastructure include hardware, software, and services. Hardware is the foundation of 5G networks, comprising physical elements such as radio access networks (RAN), core networks, and backhaul and transport systems. The spectrum types used in 5G include sub-6 GHz and millimeter-wave, with various network architectures such as centralized, distributed, cloud-native, and virtualized systems. These components serve a wide range of end users, including telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities.

The 5G infrastructure market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network deployment and management, edge computing services, network slicing, private 5G networks, and cloud and virtualization services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 5G infrastructure market also includes sales of products including small cells, macro cells, radio access network equipment, core network equipment, and edge computing hardware. 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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