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4G LTE (Long Term Evolution): Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 253 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 2255351

Global 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market to Reach $2.9 Trillion by 2030

The global market for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) estimated at US$478.7 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$2.9 Trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 25% over the analysis period 2022-2030.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $181.9 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 29.6% CAGR

The 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$181.9 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$964.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 29.6% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 17% and 22.3% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 15.8% CAGR.

Select Competitors (Total 166 Featured) -

  • Apple Inc.
  • AT&T, Inc.
  • Bharti Airtel Limited
  • China Mobile Limited
  • China Telecom Corporation Limited
  • China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • HTC Corporation
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
  • KDDI Corp.
  • KT Corp.
  • Lenovo
  • LG Electronics
  • Motorola Mobility LLC
  • Nokia Networks
  • NTT DoCoMo
  • Orange S.A.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • SK Telecom
  • Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
  • Telefónica S.A.
  • Telenor ASA
  • Telstra Corporation Limited
  • Verizon Communications
  • Vodafone Group Plc
  • ZTE Corporation

What's New?

  • Special coverage on Russia-Ukraine war; global inflation; easing of zero-Covid policy in China and its `bumpy` reopening; supply chain disruptions, global trade tensions; and risk of recession.
  • Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
  • Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
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Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Mobile Communications: An Introductory Prelude
  • Recent Market Activity
  • 4G: The Latest Transformative Phase of Mobile Communication Sector
  • 4G Penetration Rates Continue to Rise
  • Key Advantages Offered Drive Wider Adoption
  • 1 Gbps Downlink Peak Data Speeds of LTE-A Tilt the Tide In Favor of 4G
  • Evolution in Peak LTE Downlink Throughput over the Years
  • Thrust towards QoS & QoE Instigates 4G Deployments
  • Operators Prioritize 4G in line with Changing User Expectations
  • Developed Countries: The Foremost Adopters of 4G Services
  • Developing Countries: Hot Spots for Future Growth
  • Positive Economic Scenario to Help Augment Market Prospects
  • Global Market Outlook
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • 4G Service Providers
  • AT&T (US)
  • Bharti Airtel Limited (India)
  • China Mobile Limited (China)
  • China Telecom Corporation Limited (China)
  • China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (China)
  • KDDI Corp. (Japan)
  • KT Corp. (South Korea)
  • NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (Japan)
  • Orange S.A. (France)
  • SK Telecom (South Korea)
  • Sprint Nextel Corporation (US)
  • Telefónica S.A. (Spain)
  • Telenor ASA (Norway)
  • Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia)
  • T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG (Germany)
  • Verizon Communications, Inc. (US)
  • Vodafone Group Plc (UK)
  • 4G Handset & Infrastructure Providers
  • Apple Inc. (US)
  • Cisco Systems, Inc. (US)
  • HTC Corporation (Taiwan)
  • Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China)
  • Lenovo (China)
  • Motorola Mobility LLC (US)
  • LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)
  • Nokia Networks (Finland)
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
  • Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden)
  • ZTE Corporation (China)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • 4G Makes Robust Gains in General & Enterprise Consumer Markets
  • Transition from 3G to LTE and WiMAX Fuels Market Growth
  • Smartphones Usage Patterns Favor 4G Market
  • Uptrend in Mobile Internet Usage Elevates Market Prospects
  • 4G to Play Pivotal Role in Future Growth of Mobile Traffic
  • 4G to Suffice Mobile Video Demand
  • 4G Enhances Online Gaming Experience
  • 4G Connectivity for End-to-End Social Networking
  • Mobile Messaging Made Highly Convenient with 4G Service
  • Urban Locations: The Key Service Zones for 4G
  • Ballooning Middle Class Population Offers Steady Growth Opportunities
  • 4G Offers Comprehensive Support for IoT & M2M
  • Enterprises Prefer 4G Solution in their 'Mobility' Ecosystem
  • 4G to Improve Prospects of SMEs
  • 4G for Seamless Mobile Cloud Services
  • OFDMA-Based LTE-A Propagates 4G Market Expansion
  • Both LTE-TDD and LTE-FDD Gain Traction
  • LTE-A Enhancements Augment Proficiency of 4G Networks
  • Carrier Aggregation: A High-Tech Enhancement
  • 4G Deployments with Small Cells Gather Steam
  • VoLTE to Drive Uptake of 4G Services
  • 4G to Proliferate Wi-Fi Domain
  • Digital Transactions Made Easier with 4G
  • High-Potential Opportunities in Automotive Sector
  • 4G to Aid Healthcare Sector
  • Public Safety Operations Made Easier with 4G LTE
  • 4G: Boon for App Developers
  • Seamless Support for App Innovation
  • Upcoming 5G Technology to Influence Market Prospects
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World 8-Year Perspective for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 3: World 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Table 4: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
CANADA
  • Table 5: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
JAPAN
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
  • Table 6: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
CHINA
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
  • Table 7: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
EUROPE
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 8: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: Europe 8-Year Perspective for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
  • Table 10: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
GERMANY
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
  • Table 11: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
ITALY
  • Table 12: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
UNITED KINGDOM
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
  • Table 13: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
SPAIN
  • Table 14: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
RUSSIA
  • Table 15: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 16: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Table 17: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
AUSTRALIA
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2023 (E)
  • Table 19: Australia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
INDIA
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2023 (E)
  • Table 20: India Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
SOUTH KOREA
  • Table 21: South Korea Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Table 22: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
LATIN AMERICA
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2023 (E)
  • Table 23: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: Latin America 8-Year Perspective for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
ARGENTINA
  • Table 25: Argentina Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
BRAZIL
  • Table 26: Brazil Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
MEXICO
  • Table 27: Mexico Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
REST OF LATIN AMERICA
  • Table 28: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
MIDDLE EAST
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2023 (E)
  • Table 29: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Rest of Middle East Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: Middle East 8-Year Perspective for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Rest of Middle East Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
IRAN
  • Table 31: Iran Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
ISRAEL
  • Table 32: Israel Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
SAUDI ARABIA
  • Table 33: Saudi Arabia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
  • Table 34: UAE Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
REST OF MIDDLE EAST
  • Table 35: Rest of Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
AFRICA
  • 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2023 (E)
  • Table 36: Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) by Segment - 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Apple Inc.
  • AT&T, Inc.
  • Bharti Airtel Limited
  • China Mobile Limited
  • China Telecom Corporation Limited
  • China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • HTC Corporation
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
  • KDDI Corp.
  • KT Corp.
  • Lenovo
  • LG Electronics
  • Motorola Mobility LLC
  • Nokia Networks
  • NTT DoCoMo
  • Orange S.A.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • SK Telecom
  • Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
  • Telefónica S.A.
  • Telenor ASA
  • Telstra Corporation Limited
  • Verizon Communications
  • Vodafone Group Plc
  • ZTE Corporation

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