PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1858888
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1858888
5G System Integration Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Services (Consulting, Infrastructure Integration, and Application Integration), by Application (Smart Cities, Collaborative Robots (Cobots), Industrial Sensors, Wireless Industry Cameras, Home and Office Broadband, Gaming and Mobile Media, Remote Patient and Diagnosis Management, Intelligent Power Distribution Systems, and P2P Transfers), and by Vertical (Manufacturing, Energy & Utility, Media & Entertainment, IT & Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, and Others) Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
5G system integration market was valued at $12.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $118.6 billion by 2033 and further reach $197.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 28.6% during 2025-2035. The market for 5G system integration involves the combination of physical and virtual network components, such as hardware, software, and applications, to enable highly accessible, high-speed 5G connectivity for industries. Integration is necessary in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and smart cities, as it enables state-of-the-art applications such as industrial automation, real-time information sharing, and autonomous systems. The significance of 5G system integration is that it can offer ultra-fast, low-latency communication that is vital for digital transformation, effective data processing, and the implementation of technologies such as IoT, AI, and edge computing. For instance, Vodafone Idea partnered with HCL Software to automate 4G and 5G networks on AI-based platforms in order to enhance network performance and power consumption. This is aligned with the broader industry trend of utilizing edge technology, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence to speed up 5G integration and offer safe, scalable solutions for a range of commercial needs. These developments demonstrate the significance of system integration in achieving 5G's full potential and stimulating economic expansion across several industries.
Market Dynamics
Growing Adoption of AI and Automation in Network Operations
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in network operations improve user experience, resource allocation, and dependability, which drives market expansion and raises integration requirements. For instance, in April 2025, GCI Communication Corp. joined forces with Ericsson to deploy and manage a new 5G Core network, utilizing AI to enhance customer experience and release resources for strategic goals, speeding up deployment of future core capabilities. It's a collaboration to grow its 5G standalone service in Alaska, running GCI's current 3G, 4G, and 5G NSA core network, as well as a new cloud-native one, to cater to the increasing demand for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity. It additionally plans to improve operational efficiency and customer focus, leveraging advanced AI and predictive core operations for superior customer experience.
Rising Adoption of Industry 4.0 Driving Industrial Connectivity and Automation
The market is expanding due to the growing adoption of Industry 4.0, which emphasises automation and seamless machine-to-machine communication. For instance, in January 2025, Siemens upgraded its industrial-strength private 5G infrastructure to now accommodate up to 24 radio units, each serving approximately 5,000 m2, and extended its availability from only Germany to six other nations, such as Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, and Brazil, through 2025, additional rollouts are planned in the upcoming months. Additionally, the company launched the compact Scalance MUB852-1 cabinet router as part of its Xcelerator portfolio, developed to integrate effortlessly into Siemens' current automation systems. The system has a simplified, 20-variable web configuration interface and dashboard for easy setup and management with no extensive IT support. It solves industrial issues of high-density Wi-Fi with trustworthy, secure wireless networks for improved cybersecurity and flexibility for various manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceutical, mining, and heavy industry applications.
Market Segmentation
IT & Telecom: A Key Segment in Market Growth
IT and telecommunications play a vital role in digital communications, data-driven business operations, and controlling internal communications to secure the data flow and facilitate unified communications across platforms. The primary driver of the 5G network market's growth is the rising demand from businesses and government agencies for specialised IT and telecom solutions. For instance, in June 2025, the government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) soft-launched its Quantum 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) service in Hyderabad, providing SIM-less, high-speed broadband through a completely indigenous technology stack. The service targeted homes, businesses, and gated communities. BSNL is to roll out the pilot expansion to six other cities, namely Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Chandigarh, Gwalior, and Pondicherry.
The global 5G system integration market is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Rising Demand for Private 5G Networks in Asia-Pacific
The private 5G network is growing owing to the increasing demand in industry, logistics, and smart cities for mission-critical, low-latency use cases. For instance, in 2025, India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) relaunched its plan to seek interest in allocating spectrum directly to companies for private 5G networks. A survey shows open companies with net worth exceeding $11.6 million and system integrators need dedicated 5G bands for secure, low-latency networks, while telcos threaten spectrum fragmentation and loss of revenues.
North America Maintains Strong Market Position
North America holds a significant share, owing to the market expansion led by the expansion of the 5G rollout, and subscriber growth is driven by growing demand for commercial and enterprise application integration services. According to the 5G Americas Org., in April 2025, 5G achieved a significant global milestone, with more than 2.25 billion connections and a rollout speed approximately four times faster than previous generations. This indicates considerable growth potential and introduces new challenges, including infrastructure investment, spectrum allocation, energy efficiency, and security concerns. It also paves the way for diverse applications in areas such as fixed wireless access, the Internet of Things, industrial automation, satellite-based non-terrestrial networks, and improved services in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment.
The major companies operating in the global 5G system integration market include Accenture PLC, Cisco Systems, Inc., Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Nokia Corp., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
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