5G NTN Global Market Report 2026

A 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) is a wireless communication system utilizing satellites, drones, or other aerial platforms to deliver high-speed internet and diverse communication services. Operating in space or the upper atmosphere, 5G NTN ensures global coverage and enhanced capacity.

The essential components of 5G NTN encompass hardware, solutions, and services. Hardware refers to both internal and external devices and machinery enabling crucial functions such as input, output, storage, communication, and processing. This operates across various platforms, including UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), LEO (Low Earth Orbit) platform, GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) platform, and MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) platform, catering to applications such as Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC), and Massive Machine Type Communication (MMTC). These applications find utility in end-users such as maritime, aerospace and defense, government, mining, and various other sectors.

Tariffs have impacted the 5g NTN market by increasing the cost of satellite components, antennas, transceivers, and space-grade communication hardware. These higher equipment costs have affected network operators and solution providers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. Rising import duties have increased capital expenditure for satellite deployment projects. Supply chain disruptions have delayed the availability of critical aerospace and communication components. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic satellite manufacturing investments and promoted localized production of NTN infrastructure equipment.

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The 5g ntn market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.93 billion in 2025 to $6.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in satellite communication investments, expansion of mobile broadband demand, adoption of aerial communication platforms, increase in remote connectivity needs, development of space communication infrastructure.

The 5g ntn market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global 5g coverage expansion initiatives, rising demand for universal connectivity, growth in space based internet services, adoption of autonomous communication platforms, integration with edge computing networks. Major trends in the forecast period include satellite based 5g network expansion, hybrid terrestrial and non terrestrial integration, low earth orbit network deployment, high capacity backhaul connectivity, remote area network coverage solutions.

The rise in connected devices is expected to support the growth of the 5G NTN market. A connected device refers to any appliance that is connected to the internet and can communicate with other devices on the network. 5G NTN technology offers faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity compared to previous generations of mobile networks, making it well suited to support a large number of connected devices. For example, in January 2023, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a US-based standard-setting and regulatory support organization, the number of connected devices joining IoT platforms was expected to increase, with platform value projected to reach $13.3 billion by 2025. Therefore, the increasing number of connected devices is contributing to the growth of the 5G NTN market going forward.

Leading companies operating in the 5G NTN market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, such as standardized 5G NTN solutions, to enhance interoperability, improve service reliability, and accelerate the commercialization of satellite-enabled mobile connectivity. Standardized 5G NTN solutions refer to technologies that integrate satellite links with terrestrial 5G infrastructure using 3GPP-aligned specifications, allowing mobile devices, chipsets, and network equipment to function seamlessly across both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. For example, in February 2023, Samsung, a South Korea-based consumer electronics and telecommunications company, introduced its 5G NTN technology for integration into the Exynos modem platform. This launch enables two-way satellite communication, strengthens global service scalability for operators and device manufacturers, and supports text messaging and low-rate data transmission in areas without terrestrial coverage. By embedding NTN functionality directly into chipsets, Samsung advances the adoption of widespread 5G satellite communication and establishes a foundation for future 6G Internet of Everything (IoE) applications.

In May 2023, Viasat, Inc., a US-based global satellite communications company, acquired Inmarsat Global Limited for an undisclosed amount. As a result of this acquisition, Inmarsat's extensive satellite fleet, global spectrum assets, and well-established mobility, aviation, and government connectivity channels were integrated into Viasat's multi-orbit network, enabling Viasat to accelerate the development and deployment of Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solutions aligned with 5G use cases across mobility, government, and IoT sectors. Inmarsat Global Limited is a UK-based satellite operator delivering mobile satellite services through L-band, Ka-band, and S-band networks to enterprise, maritime, aviation, and government customers worldwide.

Major companies operating in the 5g ntn market are Anritsu Corporation, AST and Science LLC, GateHouse SatCom A/S, Globalstar Inc., Gilat Satellites Network, EchoStar Corporation, Media Tek Inc., Nelco Limited, Inmarsat Global Limited, Nokia Corporation, OneWeb Network Access Associates Limited, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Intelsat LLC, Rhode and Schwarz GmbH, Keysight Technologies Inc., Omnispace LLC, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Thales Group, SoftBank Group Corporation, SES S.A., ZTE Corporation, Spirent Communications, BAE Systems plc, Cobham plc, General Dynamics Corporation, Harris Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Safran S.A., Airbus SE, Boeing Company

North America was the largest region in the 5G NTN market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global 5G NTN market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5g ntn market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the 5g ntn market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 5G NTN market includes revenues earned by entities by services such as computer networking, broadcasting, systems design services, and information distribution technologies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The 5G NTN market consists of sales of 5G networks, including 3GPP, GEO, MEO, LEO, and HAPS. 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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• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Solutions; Services
• 2) By Platform: UAS Platform; LEO Platform; GEO Platform; MEO Platform
• 3) By Application: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB); Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC); Massive Machine-Type Communications (MMTC)
• 4) By End-User: Maritime; Aerospace And Defense; Government; Mining; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Satellite Payloads; Antennas; Transceivers; Modems; Other Hardware Components
• 2) By Solutions: Network Management; Integration And Deployment Solutions; Other Solutions
• 3) By Services: Consulting Services; Implementation Services; Managed Services; Support And Maintenance Services
• Companies Mentioned: Anritsu Corporation; AST and Science LLC; GateHouse SatCom A/S; Globalstar Inc.; Gilat Satellites Network; EchoStar Corporation; Media Tek Inc.; Nelco Limited; Inmarsat Global Limited; Nokia Corporation; OneWeb Network Access Associates Limited; Qualcomm Technologies Inc.; Intelsat LLC; Rhode and Schwarz GmbH; Keysight Technologies Inc.; Omnispace LLC; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Thales Group; SoftBank Group Corporation; SES S.A.; ZTE Corporation; Spirent Communications; BAE Systems plc; Cobham plc; General Dynamics Corporation; Harris Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Safran S.A.; Airbus SE; Boeing Company
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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