The value of the global 5G equipment sector could hit $265 billion by 2035, driven by the evolution of technology like AI and private networks. according to market research company SNS Insider.
The company estimated the value in 2025 at $32 billion and predicted a CAGR of 23.6 per cent between 2026 and 2035.
Other drivers of the anticipated growth include deployments of smart infrastructure and autonomous technologies.
SNS Insider also identified growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity spurred by a growing IoT sector, AR, autonomous vehicles and smart city initiatives.
The research company also gave operators a nod as likely drivers of growth, noting they are moving swiftly to upgrade equipment to meet these demands.
It stated sub-6GHz technology landed the largest share of the market in 2025 on 62.4 per cent, with Asia-Pacific the leading region on 37.5 per cent.
Technology is not the only element SNS Insider believes is driving the growth: it stated “supportive government initiatives including spectrum auctions”, financing for R&D projects and digital transformation programmes are also factors “driving the expansion of 5G”.
The company also reported a positive impact from a move towards software-defined networking and virtualisation, elements “permitting more flexible, cost-effective 5G implementation”.
Source: Mobile World Live
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