5G Infrastructure Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Communication Infrastructure, Core Network Technology, End Use, and Region

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The 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach USD 161.61 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "5G Infrastructure Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Communication Infrastructure (Small Cell and Macro Cell), Core Network Technology, End Use, and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

5G infrastructure comprises a network of macro and small-cell base stations improved with edge computing capabilities. This setup enables low-latency communication, which is essential for applications such as IoT devices and autonomous vehicles. It includes standalone and non-standalone configurations, utilizing both new and existing 4G LTE technologies for optimal performance.

The 5G infrastructure market is driven by the rising development of smart cities. Smart cities integrate advanced technologies to improve urban living by improving transportation systems, energy efficiency, and public services. For example, real-time traffic management, connected public utilities, and automated waste management depend on the high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 5G. Additionally, governments and private entities are investing heavily in smart city projects to address urban challenges and promote sustainability, thereby driving the 5G infrastructure market demand.

Industries worldwide are adopting automation technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive. Applications such as robotic assembly lines, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance require highly reliable, low-latency networks to function effectively. 5G enables faster communication between devices, making it ideal for supporting industrial automation. 5G allows businesses to integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their operations by providing unparalleled connectivity and capacity. Therefore, the growth of smart factories and industrial IoT applications is fueling the demand for robust 5G infrastructure, thereby driving the 5G infrastructure market growth.

5G Infrastructure Market Report Highlights

The small cell segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 due to its high bandwidth in populated areas.

The commercial segment is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, owing primarily to increased demand for greater data bandwidth across corporate enterprises.

In 2024, North America had the largest 5G infrastructure market revenue share, driven by significant investments from telecom operators and the government.

Asia Pacific is experiencing significant growth in the global market, driven by ongoing efforts to digitize.

The global key market players are Airspan Networks Holdings Inc.; Altiostar; Ceragon Networks Ltd.; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Ericsson; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; Mavenir; Nokia Networks; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; and ZTE Corporation.

Polaris market research has segmented 5G infrastructure market report based on communication technology, core network technology, end use, and region:

By Communication Technology (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Small Cell
Macro Cell

By Core Network Technology (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Software Defined Networking
Network Function Virtualization

By End Use (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Commercial
Residential
Government
Industrial

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM1700

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global 5G Infrastructure Market Insights

4.1. 5G Infrastructure Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. 5G Infrastructure Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Government Support and Incentives
  - 4.2.1.2. Growth of IoT Devices
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Cost
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. 5G Infrastructure Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.3. Small Cell
- 5.3.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Small Cell, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.4. Macro Cell
- 5.4.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Macro Cell, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

6. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.3. Software Defined Networking
- 6.3.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Software Defined Networking, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.4. Network Function Virtualization
- 6.4.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Network Function Virtualization, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

7. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.3. Commercial
- 7.3.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Commercial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.4. Residential
- 7.4.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Residential, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.5. Government
- 7.5.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Government, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.6. Industrial
- 7.6.1. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

8. Global 5G Infrastructure Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. 5G Infrastructure Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3. 5G Infrastructure Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.4. 5G Infrastructure Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.5. 5G Infrastructure Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4. 5G Infrastructure Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.4. 5G Infrastructure Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.5. 5G Infrastructure Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.6. 5G Infrastructure Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.7. 5G Infrastructure Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.8. 5G Infrastructure Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.9. 5G Infrastructure Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.10. 5G Infrastructure Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.11. 5G Infrastructure Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5. 5G Infrastructure Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.4. 5G Infrastructure Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.5. 5G Infrastructure Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.6. 5G Infrastructure Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.7. 5G Infrastructure Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.8. 5G Infrastructure Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.9. 5G Infrastructure Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.10. 5G Infrastructure Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.11. 5G Infrastructure Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6. 5G Infrastructure Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.4. 5G Infrastructure Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.5. 5G Infrastructure Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.6. 5G Infrastructure Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.7. 5G Infrastructure Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.8. 5G Infrastructure Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7. 5G Infrastructure Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.4. 5G Infrastructure Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.5. 5G Infrastructure Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.6. 5G Infrastructure Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.7. 5G Infrastructure Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Communication Infrastructure, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by Core Network Technology, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: 5G Infrastructure Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Airspan Networks Holdings Inc.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Altiostar
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Ceragon Networks Ltd.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Cisco Systems, Inc.
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Ericsson
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Mavenir
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Nokia Networks
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. ZTE Corporation
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development