Dubai, UAE – November 28, 2025 — Kings Research has released its latest research report, “Global 5G Infrastructure Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2025–2032.” The report covers market analysis, segmentation (component, network architecture, spectrum band, end user, region), regional activity, and competitive strategy in the 5G infrastructure industry, useful for telecom operators, equipment vendors, system integrators, and investors.
According to Kings Research, the global 5G infrastructure market was valued at USD 15.76 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 19.36 billion in 2025 to USD 95.54 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.61% during the forecast period. The growth is driven by accelerated network rollouts, densification of small cell deployments, commercialization of mid-band and millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum, enterprise adoption of private 5G networks, and the integration of 5G with edge computing and cloud-native network functions.
5G infrastructure comprises the radio access network (RAN), core network functions, transport and backhaul systems, small cells, antennas, and related software and services that together enable enhanced mobile broadband, massive machine-type communications, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications. These technologies are central to supporting high-capacity smartphone traffic as well as new industrial, enterprise, and public-safety use cases.
In response to energy and operational cost concerns, vendors are advancing energy-efficient radios, intelligent sleep modes, and network automation to lower OPEX and carbon footprint while maintaining performance. Open RAN and vRAN initiatives, together with cloud-native cores and multi-access edge computing (MEC), are shifting deployment models toward greater flexibility and interoperability.
Kings Research underscored the major factors boosting the expansion of the 5G infrastructure market:
1.Network densification and capacity upgrades
Urbanization and rising data consumption are driving operators to densify networks with macro upgrades and small cell rollouts. According to UN DESA, cities now house 45% of the world’s population, and the number of megacities has increased to 33 in 2025. The ITU reports that 83% of urban dwellers use the Internet, compared with 48% of rural populations, highlighting the need for high-capacity urban networks (Source: www.itu.int).
2. Enterprise adoption and private networks
Sectors like manufacturing, logistics, energy, and public safety are investing in private 5G networks for industrial automation, remote monitoring, and low-latency applications. While precise public stats are limited, these industries are widely recognized in government and academic sources as key targets for private 5G deployment.
3. Open RAN, virtualization, and cloud-native transformation
Open architectures, virtualized RAN, and cloud-native cores are enabling faster deployments, vendor flexibility, and reduced costs. These trends are acknowledged as critical enablers for efficient 5G infrastructure growth.
4. Edge computing and low-latency services
Integration of 5G with multi-access edge computing (MEC) is enabling applications such as AR/VR, autonomous robotics, remote healthcare, and real-time analytics.
5. Spectrum availability and regulatory support
Mid-band and mmWave spectrum allocations, along with favorable regulatory policies, are accelerating commercial deployments and network expansion.
6. Rising data consumption
Global mobile data use is rapidly increasing, supporting 5G growth. Ericsson reports that average smartphone data consumption will rise from ~21 GB/month in 2023 to ~56 GB/month in 2029, with 5G networks carrying 35% of global mobile data traffic by 2024 (Source: www.ericsson.com).
For telecom operators, equipment vendors, system integrators, and investors, the 5G infrastructure market represents a significant opportunity:
- Better connectivity and monetization: High-capacity, low-latency networks enable new consumer and enterprise services and network-slicing monetization.
- Innovation and sustainability: Energy-efficient network technologies and automated operations support sustainability and lower operating costs.
- Revenue growth: Enterprise services, private networks, and edge-enabled applications create diversified revenue streams beyond traditional mobile services.
- Strategic partnerships: Collaboration between vendors, hyperscalers, operators, and governments accelerates solution deployment and market reach.
- Risk mitigation: Cloud-native architectures, open ecosystems, and compliance-focused security designs reduce vendor lock-in and regulatory risk.
Regional Insights
- Asia-Pacific (APAC) held a leading position in 2024, driven by large-scale commercial deployments, early mmWave trials, and strong vendor ecosystems in China, South Korea, and Japan. India and Southeast Asian markets are showing rapid growth through spectrum releases, operator investments, and private network trials across industrial clusters.
- North America is a key growth region supported by substantial operator capital expenditures, dense urban mmWave deployments, and partnerships between operators and hyperscalers to provide edge and cloud services. Enterprise demand for Industry 4.0, smart cities, and mission-critical communications underpins infrastructure spending in the region.
Competitive Landscape
The 5G infrastructure market is highly competitive with global equipment vendors, chipset suppliers, and systems integrators competing on technology, scale, and services. Key players tracked in the report include Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Samsung, ZTE Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Fujitsu, NEC Corporation, Intel Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc., Dell Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Mavenir, and Rakuten Symphony.
Market leaders are focusing on advanced radio platforms, massive MIMO, cloud-native cores, Open RAN interoperability, managed private network offerings, and strategic alliances with hyperscalers and system integrators to capture operator and enterprise opportunities.
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research proprietary analysis, validated against credible government publications and peer-reviewed research papers. Examples cited include: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), European 5G Observatory, and corporate disclosures of Ericsson.