mmWave 5G Global Market Report 2025

MMWave 5G denotes millimeter waves, specifically frequencies starting at 24 GHz and higher, commonly recognized as mmWaves or high-band 5G. Operating in millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency bands beyond 24 GHz, this technology offers remarkable capacity, ultra-high throughput, and exceptionally low latency. Leveraging these frequencies, 5G networks facilitate significantly faster data speeds and substantially increased bandwidth compared to previous generations.

The fundamental elements of mmWave 5G encompass hardware, solutions, and services. Hardware constitutes the physical components integral to mmWave 5G, including array antenna systems and other necessary network elements. Bandwidth allocations ranging from 24GHz to 57GHz, 57GHz to 95GHz, and 95GHz to 300GHz cater to various applications such as enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC), and Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC). These applications find use across diverse sectors such as real-time surveillance cameras, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Industry 4.0, live streaming, transport connectivity, ultra-high-definition video, among others. End users span industries including aerospace and defense, telecommunications, media and entertainment, automotive and transportation, public safety, healthcare and life sciences, and more.

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The mmWave 5G market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.38 billion in 2024 to $3.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to development and adoption of 5G standards, growing consumer and enterprise data needs, urbanization, smart city initiatives, increased mobile video consumption.

The mmWave 5G market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 6G development, enhanced security measures, rural connectivity initiatives, cross-industry collaboration, quantum communication research. Major trends in the forecast period include autonomous vehicles connectivity, smart infrastructure development, smart grids, 5G in agriculture, enhanced fixed wireless access (FWA).

The rapid digitalization of enterprises is anticipated to boost the growth of the mmWave 5G market in the future. Digitalization involves incorporating digital technologies into business operations. Companies are transforming their processes to enhance revenues, a concept known as digital transformation. The mmWave 5G technology provides high internet speeds, facilitating efficient data transfer for businesses. For example, a report published by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), an Australian government agency, revealed that as of May 2023, 68% of businesses in Australia have already embraced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, with an additional 23% planning to implement them within the next year. Consequently, the swift digitalization of enterprises is driving the expansion of the mmWave 5G market.

The anticipated global rollout of 5G networks is set to propel the expansion of the mmWave 5G market in the foreseeable future. This rollout involves the widespread deployment and adoption of fifth-generation (5G) technology standards across cellular networks on a global scale. mmWave technology stands out as a crucial component in the global deployment of 5G due to its capability to offer high data rates, low latency, and increased capacity. For example, a report by 5G Americas in April 2023 highlighted a substantial surge in worldwide 5G wireless connections. Between the end of 2021 and the end of 2022, the number of 5G wireless connections soared by 76%, reaching a peak of 1.05 billion. The sequential quarterly gain from 922 million in Q3 2022 to 1.05 billion in Q4 2022 reflects a notable increase of 14%. Consequently, the ongoing global rollout of 5G networks serves as a primary driver fostering the growth trajectory of the mmWave 5G market.

The mmWave 5G market is witnessing a significant trend driven by technological advancements. Major industry players are actively engaged in developing cutting-edge products integrated with the latest technologies to fortify their market positions. For example, in May 2022, MediaTek, a semiconductor manufacturer based in Taiwan, introduced the next generation of 5G smartphones powered by the Dimensity 1050 system-on-chip [SoC]. This chipset represents MediaTek's inaugural foray into mmWave 5G technology and leverages TSMC's 6nm manufacturing process. The Dimensity 1050 chipset offers a seamless user experience, enhancing connectivity, display capabilities, gaming performance, and power efficiency in these smartphones. These innovative chips are slated for incorporation into the upcoming wave of 5G-enabled smartphones, marking a significant advancement in the realm of mmWave technology.

Prominent players within the mmWave 5G market are actively engaging in strategic partnerships to bolster their market positioning. These collaborations serve as catalysts for fostering cooperation, expediting technological advancements, and fortifying the landscape of mmWave 5G. A notable example occurred in February 2023 when Telefonica S.A, a Spain-based telecommunications company, joined forces with Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications giant, and Qualcomm Inc., a US-based multinational corporation. Together, they successfully launched the inaugural commercial mobile 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) network. This milestone marks a significant stride in advancing 5G technology, especially in leveraging mmWave spectrum, renowned for delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity suitable for diverse applications. The introduction of 5G mmWave networks stands as a pivotal achievement in unlocking the complete potential of 5G technology, offering amplified capacity and performance to meet the escalating demand for high-bandwidth services and applications.

In November 2023, Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., a US-based provider of mmWave 5G solutions, partnered with Prospecta Utilities. This collaboration is centered on deploying an advanced 5G mmWave fixed wireless access (FWA) network across Australia. The initiative seeks to greatly improve connectivity for both citizens and businesses, transforming communication methods throughout the region. Prospecta Utilities is an Australia-based provider of multiservice infrastructure solutions.

Major companies operating in the mmWave 5G market include Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Huawei Technologies Co Ltd., Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, NEC Corporation, Nokia Corporation, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, ZTE Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Skyworks Solutions Inc., Keysight Technologies Inc., Qorvo Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Viavi Solutions Inc., Xilinx Inc., MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc., ADVA Optical Networking SE, Ceragon Networks Ltd., Casa Systems Inc., Inseego Corp, Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., Anokiwave Inc., Akoustis Technologies Inc., Movandi Corporation, Cohere Technologies Inc., E-Band Communications LLC

North America was the largest region in the mmWave 5G market in 2024. The regions covered in the mmwave 5g market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the mmwave 5g market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mmWave 5G market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing mmWave 5G services such as professional services, consulting, development and integration, support and maintenance, and managed services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The mm-wave 5G market also includes sales of antennas and transceiver components, communication and networking components, frequency, and sources, RF and radio components, and other used in providing 5G services. 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 IT market is segmented into IT services; computer hardware; telecom and software products.

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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Solutions; Services
• 2) By Bandwidth: 24GHz to 57GHz; 57GHz to 95GHz; 95GHz to 300GHz
• 3) By Use Case: eMBB; FWA; mMTC; URLLC
• 4) By Application: Real-time Surveillance Cameras; AR and VR; Industry 4.0; Live Streaming; Transport Connectivity; Ultra High-definition Video; Other Applications
• 5) By End User: Aerospace and Defense; Telecom; Media and Entertainment; Automotive and Transportation; Public Safety; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Antennas; Radio Frequency (RF) Components; mmWave Transceivers; Network Routers
• 2) By Solutions: Network Management Solutions; mmWave Spectrum Solutions; Edge Computing Solutions; Cloud-based Solutions
• 3) By Services: Consulting Services; Network Deployment Services; Maintenance and Support Services; Training and Education Services
• Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.; Verizon Communications Inc.; AT&T Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.; Intel Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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