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Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) devices refer to advanced wireless communication devices designed to provide high-speed data connectivity, greater network capacity, and improved user experiences through next-generation mobile networks. These devices leverage advanced wireless technologies, high-bandwidth capabilities, and efficient connectivity features to enable faster data transmission, seamless multimedia access, and data-intensive applications. They provide reliable and scalable broadband connectivity across mobile and connected environments.
The primary device types of enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) devices include smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, routers, and other device types. Smartphones refer to mobile computing devices that combine cellular connectivity with computing, communication, and multimedia capabilities to access applications, internet services, and digital content. These devices utilize fifth-generation new radio, long-term evolution advanced, Wi-Fi 6, and other technologies, and are distributed through online sales, offline retail stores, telecommunications operator channels, and enterprise direct sales. They find applications in consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, healthcare, and other sectors, serving end users including individuals, enterprises, governments, and others.
Tariffs are influencing the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) devices market by increasing the cost of imported smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers, semiconductor components, and wireless communication equipment used in device manufacturing. This is increasing device prices and potentially slowing replacement cycles and deployments across consumer electronics, enterprise connectivity, industrial applications, and telecommunications, particularly in import-dependent regions such as Latin America and parts of Asia-Pacific. Hardware-intensive segments such as smartphones, laptops, routers, and Fifth Generation New Radio devices are particularly affected due to their reliance on global electronics supply chains. However, tariffs are also encouraging regional manufacturing, supplier diversification, domestic electronics production, and increased investment in localized wireless technology ecosystems.
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The enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $43.2 billion in 2025 to $53.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing smartphone and tablet adoption, rising consumption of mobile multimedia content, growing demand for high-speed mobile data connectivity, expanding deployment of advanced wireless networks, and increasing use of connected consumer devices.
The enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $126.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-speed mobile broadband, rising need for seamless data-intensive applications, growing adoption of Fifth Generation New Radio devices, increasing demand for reliable high-capacity connectivity, and rising deployment of connected enterprise and industrial devices. Major trends during the forecast period include increasing adoption of fifth-generation New Radio-enabled devices, rising demand for higher-bandwidth mobile devices, growing integration of advanced connectivity features in consumer devices, increasing demand for low-latency wireless data transmission, and rising adoption of multi-band and high-capacity connectivity devices.
The expansion of 5G networks is expected to propel the growth of the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market going forward. 5G network expansion refers to the ongoing deployment of fifth-generation mobile infrastructure, spectrum, and network coverage upgrades that enhance the availability, speed, and capacity of wireless broadband services. The expansion of 5G networks is driven by increasing demand for faster internet speeds, as individuals and businesses require quicker data transfers, smoother online experiences, and improved connectivity for advanced technologies. The expansion of 5G networks supports enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) devices by providing higher data speeds, greater network capacity, lower latency, and improved connectivity, enabling users to access advanced applications such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, immersive gaming, virtual reality, and seamless high-volume data transmission. For instance, in March 2025, according to 5G Americas, a US-based wireless industry association, Latin America's 5G connections increased from 38.5 million in 2023 to 76 million in 2024, representing a 97.4% increase in one year. Therefore, the expansion of 5G networks is driving the growth of the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market.
Major companies operating in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market are increasingly emphasizing advancements in 5G modem chipsets, such as artificial intelligence-enabled modem chips, to enhance throughput, reduce latency, improve coverage, and increase power efficiency in connected devices. Artificial intelligence-enabled 5G modem chipsets are advanced communication processors that use on-device intelligence to optimize signal management, carrier aggregation, spectrum utilization, and antenna performance, enabling eMBB devices to provide faster and more reliable broadband connectivity under diverse network conditions. For instance, in February 2024, Qualcomm Incorporated, a US-based semiconductor company, launched the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System. The chipset supports 5G Advanced, incorporates a dedicated tensor accelerator for artificial intelligence-based optimization of throughput, latency, coverage, and power efficiency, and includes support for non-terrestrial narrowband connectivity, expanding network resilience and strengthening high-performance broadband connectivity for next-generation eMBB devices.
In January 2023, Semtech Corporation, a US-based semiconductor manufacturing company, acquired Sierra Wireless Inc. for $1.2 billion. Through this acquisition, Semtech Corporation aimed to strengthen its IoT technology portfolio by combining Sierra Wireless Inc.'s cellular connectivity solutions and IoT cloud services with Semtech's LoRa-based low-power wireless technologies, creating a comprehensive cloud-to-chip IoT platform, expanding its addressable IoT market, and strengthening its ability to deliver connected solutions across industrial, infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Sierra Wireless Inc. is a Canada-based IoT connectivity technology company that specializes in providing 5G eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband) hardware for industrial and commercial IoT.
Major companies operating in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market are Apple Inc, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Sony Group Corporation, Lenovo Group Limited, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, ZTE Corporation, ASUSTeK Computer Inc, Acer Inc, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd, Sercomm Corporation, Getac Technology Corporation, Fibocom Wireless Inc, NETGEAR Inc, Telit Cinterion BV, Tarana Wireless Inc, Inseego Corp, HTC Corporation
North America was the largest region in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market in 2025. Asia-pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) device market consists of sales of 5G-enabled communication devices, mobile broadband equipment, fixed wireless access devices, customer premises equipment, wireless connectivity modules, and embedded communication components. 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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