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The terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) is a professional mobile radio and two-way transceiver standard designed for secure, reliable communication among public safety, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operators. It offers features such as encrypted voice and data transmission, group calling, and rapid call setup times. TETRA functions on dedicated frequency bands to maintain uninterrupted connectivity even during network congestion or emergencies. Its robust design and interoperability make it vital for mission-critical communications in sectors such as defense, transportation, and utilities.
The primary components of terrestrial trunked radio are hardware and software. Hardware includes the physical communication devices and equipment such as radios, base stations, and antennas that facilitate secure and reliable voice and data transmission across networks. The operation modes comprise trunked mode operation and direct mode operation, while the mounting types are portable and mobile. Key applications cover industrial, utilities, transportation, mining, military, homeland security, emergency medical services, and fire departments.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The terrestrial trunked radio market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.15 billion in 2024 to $4.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising public safety concerns, early adoption of trunked radio networks in Europe, government investments in emergency communication infrastructure, increasing demand from transportation and utilities sectors, and expanding industrial automation requirements.
The terrestrial trunked radio market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.70 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increased adoption of 5G sectors and LTE integration, modernization of utilities and industrial communication networks, expansion of smart city initiatives, demand for interoperable and secure mission-critical communication, and growing use of software-defined TETRA systems. Key trends in the forecast period include integration with IoT devices, cloud-based trunked radio systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning for network optimization, advanced base station and trunked mode technologies, and adoption of portable and mobile radios with over-the-air programming (OTAP).
The growing adoption of smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the terrestrial trunked radio market in the coming years. Smartphones are mobile devices that combine telecommunication functions with advanced computing capabilities, internet access, and a wide range of applications. Their adoption is increasing due to rising affordability and availability, enabling wider access to mobile connectivity and digital services. Integration of terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) in smartphones allows secure, real-time mission-critical voice and data communication over both radio and broadband networks. For example, in February 2023, according to the GSM Association (GSMA), a UK-based industry organization representing mobile network operators and companies, smartphone penetration in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to rise significantly to 87% by 2030, up from 51% in 2022. Hence, the growing adoption of smartphones is fueling the terrestrial trunked radio market.
Key companies in the terrestrial trunked radio market are focusing on product innovation, such as portable two-way radios, to provide secure and reliable mission-critical communications for defense, public safety, and emergency response applications. A portable two-way radio is a handheld communication device that enables users to transmit and receive voice messages over radio frequencies in real time. For instance, in May 2024, Motorola Solutions, Inc., a US-based provider of mission-critical communications and security solutions, launched the DIMETRA Connect solution and MXP660 TETRA radio, enabling seamless automatic switching between LMR and broadband networks for uninterrupted mission-critical communication. The MXP660 includes built-in LTE, AI-based noise suppression, and high-power transmission, enhancing connectivity, clarity, and range for frontline responders.
In July 2025, Nazca Capital, a Spain-based private equity firm providing investment and capital management services, acquired Teltronic S.A.U. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Nazca Capital aims to strengthen its position in the mission-critical communications market and support global expansion of TETRA and LTE solutions. Teltronic S.A.U. is a Spain-based provider of mission-critical communications systems, including terrestrial trunked radio networks, LTE solutions, and interoperable voice and data communication services.
Major players in the terrestrial trunked radio market are Airbus SE, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Thales S.A., Leonardo S.p.A., Motorola Solutions Inc., Kontron AG, Frequentis AG, Codan Limited, Sepura Limited, DAMM Cellular Systems A/S, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited, Simoco Wireless Solutions Limited, Zetron Inc., Panorama Antennas Limited, Sigma Wireless Communications Limited, Etherstack plc, Teltronic S.A.U., Entel Group Limited, Minerva Technologies DMCC, and PowerTrunk Inc.
Europe was the largest region in the terrestrial trunked radio market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in terrestrial trunked radio report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the terrestrial trunked radio market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The terrestrial trunked radio market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network management and maintenance services, consultancy and training services, interoperability and gateway services, data communication services, and voice communication services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The terrestrial trunked radio market also includes sales of dispatch consoles, infrastructure equipment, power supply units, gateways, and controllers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values; that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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