Radio access networks: worldwide forecast 2021–2030
10 July 2024 | Research
Forecast report | PPTX and PDF (12 slides); Excel | Wireless Technologies
This report provides forecasts for addressable revenue for vendors in the radio access network (RAN) sector for 2021–2030. The RAN market is undergoing significant change, driven by vRAN and Open RAN architecture and migration to 5G standalone (SA) technology. These changes will offer significant opportunity for vendors, operators and service providers, but will also require new approaches to deployment, services and partner strategies.
This report and the accompanying data annex provide:
- a detailed, worldwide forecast for spending in the RAN market, split into the following:
- coverage areas: physical and virtual RAN (vRAN), radio technology (5G and non-5G), sites and antennas
- two delivery types: product and professional services (PS)
- eight geographical regions: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP), emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP), Latin America (LATAM), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), North America (NA), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Western Europe (WE)
- an examination of the key market drivers and how they will affect spending during the forecast period
- analysis of the business environment and regional dynamics that will influence the market
- a detailed market definition
- recommendations for MNOs and vendors.
Author

James Kirby
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