The global 5G services market size was valued at USD 84.31 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 59.4% from 2023 to 2030.
5G wireless mobile services enable a fully mobile and connected environment by delivering a wide range of use cases and business models to consumers. Moreover, faster data speeds and extremely low latency offered by 5G technology would enhance the user experience while using 5G services for several use cases, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) gaming, seamless video calling, and Ultra-High Definition (UHD) videos, among others. Growing demand for high-speed data connectivity for unified Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as smart home energy management, is estimated to propel the adoption of these services over the forecast period.
Moreover, the rising focus on building partnerships by 5G system integration providers with telecom operators is estimated to augment the adoption of these services. Many industry verticals are focusing on technological transformations along with 5G forums for information sharing to improve their overall productivity and operational efficiency as part of efforts to sustain in a highly competitive environment. 5G wireless technology holds the potential to help in realizing remarkable transformations across all these verticals through reductions in overall costs and enhancement in productivity. Continued emphasis on improving energy monitoring and management, as well as gaining better control of the energy generation and distribution network, is also expected to boost market growth over the forecast period.
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Detailed Segmentation:
Market Characteristics
The market growth stage is high, and the pace of the market growth is accelerating. The 5G services market is characterized by a constant influx of innovations and rapidly evolving technological advances, particularly in the realms of telecommunications and connectivity. Continuous improvements in 5G infrastructure and related technologies are driving increased feasibility and accessibility of high-speed, low-latency communication, making 5G services integral to various industries.
Market Dynamics
5G technology is the 5th generation of mobile networks. It is a global wireless standard that enables a new type of network, virtually connecting everything from people, machines, and objects to devices. 5G services deliver higher data speeds with more reliability, ultra-low latency, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more consistent user experience. The higher performance and improved efficiency enabled by 5G services can empower new experiences and open opportunities for utilizing 5G services for new, innovative use cases across different industries and industry verticals. For instance, 5G services have a massive opportunity of transforming the manufacturing sector. According to a study published by Wipro, a technology & IT consulting Service Company, the benefits of 5G to the global manufacturing sector could amount to USD 740 billion by 2030. In addition to automation, AI/ML, AR/VR, and robotics, manufacturers can also use 5G services to enable IoT at their factories, which can significantly increase the visibility and efficiency of the manufacturing process & supply chain and operational productivity of the manufacturing plant.
Communication Type Insights
Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) segment dominated the market with a share of more than 40% in 2022 and is expected to grow considerably over the forecast period. The high share is attributed to the preliminary focus by 5G network operators on delivering enhanced broadband capabilities for applications, such as high-speed cloud-based gaming, AR/VR, UHD video, and uninterrupted video calls. The initial phase of the rollout is expected to focus on a 5G wireless non-standalone deployment model. eMBB provides extremely high data speeds for residential and commercial use.
Vertical Insights
The enterprise segment led the market in 2021 and held the largest revenue share of 94.0%. The segment is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period due to significant investments by key players in the latest technologies for communication. The growing demand for higher data speeds for residential and commercial applications is estimated to drive the growth of the IT & telecom segment over the forecast period. 5G services are expected to deliver ubiquitous broadband access between homes and offices, which would encourage remote consultation with specialists and reduce business travel. The growing need for enhanced broadband capacity for virtual business meetings is anticipated to propel the segment growth during the forecast period.
Regional Insights
Asia Pacific led the market in 2022 with a share of over 40% and is estimated to expand further at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Key market players in APAC, such as China Telecom, China Mobile, SK Telecom, and KT Corp., are investing aggressively in rolling out 5G network infrastructure in China, Japan, and South Korea. Most of these investments are for the deployment of next-generation infrastructure for media & entertainment, transportation & logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing industry verticals. These investments are estimated to propel the growth of the Asia Pacific regional market over the forecast period. Moreover, the high demand for smartphones supporting higher data speeds has resulted in robust production of 5G-enabled smartphones across the region.
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Key Companies & Market Share Insights
The global market is highly fragmented as several regional telecom service providers are investing in deploying next-generation infrastructure. This will help companies gain a huge customer base in the market. In addition, these market players are strategically focusing on mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their foothold in the global market. For instance, in September 2018, T-Mobile signed an agreement with Ericsson to support T-Mobile’s 5G deployment in the U.S.
Key 5G Services Companies:
• AT&T, Inc.
• British Telecommunications plc
• China Mobile Ltd.
• China Telecom Corporation Ltd.
• Bharti Airtel Limited
• KT Corp.
• Saudi Telecom Company
• Vodafone Group Plc
• Deutsche Telekom AG
• SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
• Verizon Communications, Inc.
• NTT DOCOMO
• T-Mobile USA, Inc.
• Rakuten Mobile Inc.
5G Services Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global 5G services market on the basis of communication type, vertical, and region:
5G Services Communication Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2030)
• FWA
• eMBB
• uRLLC
• mMTC
5G Services Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2030)
• Consumer
• Enterprises
o Manufacturing
o Public Safety
o Healthcare & Social Work
o Media & Entertainment
o Energy & Utility
o IT & Telecom
o Transportation & Logistics
o Aerosapce & Defense
o BFSI
o Government
o Retail
o Mining
o Oil & Gas
o Agriculture
o Construction
o Real Estate
5G Services Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2030)
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
• Europe
o U.K.
o Germany
o France
o Russia
o Italy
o Spain
• Asia Pacific
o China
o India
o Japan
o South Korea
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Recent Developments
• In June 2023, AT&T, Inc. and Cisco Systems, Inc. entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at assisting businesses in enhancing connectivity to meet the growing needs of a workforce that relies heavily on mobile devices. Together, these companies are looking forward to providing SD-WAN connectivity along with additional services, such as 5G and broadband, ensuring that businesses of all scales can experience an optimized and seamless experience.
• In June 2023, Vodafone UK merged with Three UK for creating one of Europe’s best in class 5G network service with reliability, great coverage, and high-speed data connectivity.
• In June 2023, T-Mobile USA Inc. collaborated with the City of Bellevue to jointly launch a network-based Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. This technology along with T-Mobiles’s 5G network service will provide real-time communication between traffic infrastructure, vulnerable road users, and cars.
• In June 2023, BT Group Plc partnered with Lyca Mobile for providing customers of Lyca with cost-effective mobile connectivity of 4G and 5G radio access network.
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