PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1972982
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1972982
Communication testing and measurement involve evaluating the performance, quality, and reliability of communication systems, networks, and devices. This encompasses assessing parameters such as signal strength, bandwidth, latency, error rates, and throughput to ensure compliance with specified standards and requirements.
The primary test solution types in communication test and measurement are wireless test solutions and wireline test solutions. Wireless test solutions encompass equipment and techniques for measuring and analyzing wireless communication signals and devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in wireless networks. These services include product support services, professional services, and managed services, utilized for various types of tests such as enterprise tests, field network tests, lab and manufacturing tests, and network assurance tests. End users of these services span across network equipment manufacturers, mobile device manufacturers, and telecommunication service providers, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large enterprises.
Tariffs have affected the communication test and measurement market by increasing the cost of importing essential testing equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators. This has resulted in higher operational costs and slowed adoption, particularly in segments like wireless and wireline test solutions. Regions heavily dependent on imported testing hardware, such as Asia-Pacific and North America, are most affected. On the positive side, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing and assembly of test equipment, fostering innovation and reducing reliance on global supply chains.
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The communication test and measurement market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.13 billion in 2025 to $9.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of wireless and wireline communication networks, demand for high-quality network performance, growth in mobile device manufacturing, expansion of enterprise network infrastructures, regulatory requirements for network testing.
The communication test and measurement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in 5g and next-generation networks, increasing deployment of iot devices, adoption of AI and automation in test solutions, growth in cloud-based test management, expansion of telecommunication service providers globally. Major trends in the forecast period include ai-powered network testing solutions, cloud-based test management platforms, iot-enabled device performance monitoring, automated test and measurement analytics, 5g and next-generation wireless network testing.
The rising demand for broadband is anticipated to drive growth in the communication test and measurement market in the coming years. Broadband refers to high-speed, always-on internet access that enables rapid data transmission, supporting activities such as streaming, video calls, and large downloads. This growing demand is fueled by the increasing need for fast and reliable internet as more activities, including streaming, remote work, and online learning, depend on high-speed connectivity. Communication test and measurement solutions enhance broadband performance by ensuring networks deliver consistent, high-speed service. These solutions detect issues, optimize signal quality, and maintain efficient data transmission, improving overall user experience and service quality. For example, in September 2023, according to the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library, 96% of UK premises had access to superfast broadband (over 30 Mbps) as of January 2023, with coverage reaching 98% in urban areas compared to 91% in rural areas. Consequently, the rising demand for broadband is propelling the communication test and measurement market.
Leading companies in the communication test and measurement market are directing their efforts towards developing innovative products equipped with advanced technologies such as microwave and millimeter wave testing. These testing technologies play a critical role in evaluating the performance, characteristics, and integrity of electronic and communication systems operating within these frequency ranges. For instance, in March 2023, SIGLENT, a China-based company specializing in electronic test and measurement instruments, unveiled the SSG6000A RF signal generator. This signal generator offers a comprehensive solution for communication test and measurement applications, delivering precise, reliable, and flexible signal generation capabilities crucial for the development, testing, and optimization of modern communication systems. It supports various modulation schemes, including amplitude modulation (AM) and pulse modulation, enabling the simulation of diverse communication signals and modulation techniques encountered in real-world scenarios.
In April 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a leading US-based technology and software company, successfully acquired National Instruments Corporation (NIC) for $8.2 billion. This strategic move by Emerson is aimed at diversifying its technology portfolio by entering the test and measurement automation market through the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation. The latter, headquartered in the United States, specializes in providing software-connected automated test and measurement systems primarily for the communication industry. The acquisition aligns with Emerson's strategic goals to broaden its offerings and strengthen its presence in key technology markets.
Major companies operating in the communication test and measurement market are Keysight Technologies Inc.; Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG; Anritsu Corporation; Tektronix; VIAVI Solutions Inc.; EXFO Inc.; Spirent Communications plc; National Instruments Corporation; Fortive Corporation; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Calnex Solutions Ltd.; Empirix Inc.; VeEX Inc.; Luna Innovations Incorporated; Aeroflex; Kyrio Inc.; Netscout Systems Inc.; Teoco Corporation; Qualitest Group Inc.
North America was the largest region in the communication test and measurement market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the communication test and measurement market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the communication test and measurement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The communication test and measurement market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing service such as network testing, field testing, and protocol testing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The communication test and measurement market also includes sales of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and protocol analyzers. 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 end 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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