Radio Access Networks: Worldwide Forecast 2025-2031

"The radio access network (RAN) market has stabilised following a significant decline. Emerging regions, as well as vRAN and 5G standalone in developed markets, will drive near-term growth."

This report provides forecasts for vendor revenue in the RAN sector for 2025–2031. It includes details on operator spending by site type, RAN architecture and region, and gives a breakdown of spending based on major drivers of change, such as 5G expansions and upgrades, and the adoption of virtualised RAN. The report provides recommendations for vendors and mobile network operators (MNOs) and is based on several sources, including:

• Analysys Mason's in-depth forecast model, built from a broad range of operator, technology, financial and economic indicators
• Analysys Mason's 2026 survey of over 70 MNOs about their RAN investment plans
• interviews with MNOs and vendors worldwide.