Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) Device Market Global Report 2026

The enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $43.2 billion in 2025 to $53.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing smartphone and tablet adoption, rising consumption of mobile multimedia content, growing demand for high-speed mobile data connectivity, expanding deployment of advanced wireless networks, and increasing use of connected consumer devices.

The enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $126.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-speed mobile broadband, rising need for seamless data-intensive applications, growing adoption of Fifth Generation New Radio devices, increasing demand for reliable high-capacity connectivity, and rising deployment of connected enterprise and industrial devices. Major trends during the forecast period include increasing adoption of fifth-generation New Radio-enabled devices, rising demand for higher-bandwidth mobile devices, growing integration of advanced connectivity features in consumer devices, increasing demand for low-latency wireless data transmission, and rising adoption of multi-band and high-capacity connectivity devices.

The expansion of 5G networks is expected to propel the growth of the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market going forward. 5G network expansion refers to the ongoing deployment of fifth-generation mobile infrastructure, spectrum, and network coverage upgrades that enhance the availability, speed, and capacity of wireless broadband services. The expansion of 5G networks is driven by increasing demand for faster internet speeds, as individuals and businesses require quicker data transfers, smoother online experiences, and improved connectivity for advanced technologies. The expansion of 5G networks supports enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) devices by providing higher data speeds, greater network capacity, lower latency, and improved connectivity, enabling users to access advanced applications such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, immersive gaming, virtual reality, and seamless high-volume data transmission. For instance, in March 2025, according to 5G Americas, a US-based wireless industry association, Latin America’s 5G connections increased from 38.5 million in 2023 to 76 million in 2024, representing a 97.4% increase in one year. Therefore, the expansion of 5G networks is driving the growth of the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market.

Major companies operating in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market are increasingly emphasizing advancements in 5G modem chipsets, such as artificial intelligence-enabled modem chips, to enhance throughput, reduce latency, improve coverage, and increase power efficiency in connected devices. Artificial intelligence-enabled 5G modem chipsets are advanced communication processors that use on-device intelligence to optimize signal management, carrier aggregation, spectrum utilization, and antenna performance, enabling eMBB devices to provide faster and more reliable broadband connectivity under diverse network conditions. For instance, in February 2024, Qualcomm Incorporated, a US-based semiconductor company, launched the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System. The chipset supports 5G Advanced, incorporates a dedicated tensor accelerator for artificial intelligence-based optimization of throughput, latency, coverage, and power efficiency, and includes support for non-terrestrial narrowband connectivity, expanding network resilience and strengthening high-performance broadband connectivity for next-generation eMBB devices.

In January 2023, Semtech Corporation, a US-based semiconductor manufacturing company, acquired Sierra Wireless Inc. for $1.2 billion. Through this acquisition, Semtech Corporation aimed to strengthen its IoT technology portfolio by combining Sierra Wireless Inc.'s cellular connectivity solutions and IoT cloud services with Semtech's LoRa-based low-power wireless technologies, creating a comprehensive cloud-to-chip IoT platform, expanding its addressable IoT market, and strengthening its ability to deliver connected solutions across industrial, infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Sierra Wireless Inc. is a Canada-based IoT connectivity technology company that specializes in providing 5G eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband) hardware for industrial and commercial IoT.

Major companies operating in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market are Apple Inc, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Sony Group Corporation, Lenovo Group Limited, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, ZTE Corporation, ASUSTeK Computer Inc, Acer Inc, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd, Sercomm Corporation, Getac Technology Corporation, Fibocom Wireless Inc, NETGEAR Inc, Telit Cinterion BV, Tarana Wireless Inc, Inseego Corp, HTC Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market in 2025. Asia-pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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