Wireless Telecommunication Carriers Market Report 2025

The wireless telecommunication carriers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $912.6 billion in 2024 to $971.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased mobile phone adoption, data usage surge, smartphone proliferation, global connectivity needs, competition and market liberalization.

The wireless telecommunication carriers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.22 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart city development, cybersecurity concerns, spectrum auctions and allocation, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and public safety communications. Major trends in the forecast period include Internet of things (IoT) connectivity, network slicing for customized services, virtualization of network functions, satellite integration for connectivity, network automation, and AI for operations.

The anticipated surge in the use of mobile devices is expected to drive the growth of the wireless telecommunication carriers market in the future. A mobile device, defined as a handheld computing device small enough to be operated in the hand and carried around, may include voice communication capabilities, on-board sensors for information capture, and built-in features for data synchronization with remote locations. Wireless telecommunication carriers play a vital role in the mobile device industry by providing the necessary infrastructure and services for mobile devices to connect to the internet and communicate with other devices. For instance, in February 2023, Uswitch Limited reported that the UK witnessed a 3.8% increase (approximately 2.6 million) in mobile connections from 2021 to 2022, reaching a total of 71.8 million connections. With the UK population expected to grow to 68.3 million by 2025, around 95% (approximately 65 million individuals) are projected to own a smartphone. Hence, the growing use of mobile devices is a key driver for the wireless telecommunication carriers market.

The growth of the wireless telecommunication carriers market is expected to be driven by increasing per capita disposable income. Per capita disposable income refers to the amount of money an individual has available to spend or save after paying taxes and other required expenses. As per capita disposable income rises, corporate profits are likely to increase, leading to more investment in the wireless telecommunication carriers market. For example, in January 2023, the Office of National Statistics, a UK-based executive office for statistics, reported that disposable income inequality rose to 35.5% in the financial year ending (FYE) 2022, up from 34.4% in FYE 2021. Thus, the growth in per capita disposable income is a key factor driving the expansion of the wireless telecommunication carriers market.

The telecoms industry is on the brink of a significant transformation with the impending arrival of fifth-generation mobile networks, commonly known as 5G. 5G is anticipated to surpass the speed capabilities of the current 4G network. Although the commercial availability of the 5G network is pending, this next-generation mobile network is poised to provide the necessary capacity to fuel the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. A crucial attribute expected from 5G is low latency.

Leading companies in the wireless telecommunication carriers market are prioritizing the development of new software toolboxes to facilitate real-time 5G experiences. These software toolboxes are essential for addressing lags and interruptions in mobile networks, allowing for time-sensitive applications to be implemented at scale. For example, in February 2023, Samsung Electronics, a South Korea-based home appliance manufacturer, introduced virtualized RAN (vRAN) software aimed at improving performance and energy efficiency for network operators. The updated vRAN features a range of intelligent capabilities that enhance bandwidth support for Massive MIMO radios and analyze traffic patterns on an hourly basis to optimize network performance. Furthermore, the new software includes an automated sleep mode to minimize energy consumption, reflecting the industry's commitment to sustainable practices. These advancements are designed to facilitate the next phase of network virtualization, meeting the evolving requirements of telecom operators.

In May 2023, Zeebu, a blockchain-based settlement platform headquartered in the United States, formed partnerships with four global telecom carriers - BBT Voice Limited, Broadband Telecom Inc., BridgeVoice Inc., and Novatel. This collaboration aims to extend Zeebu's solutions to millions of clients and enhance transactions within the global telecom carrier industry. BBT Voice Limited is a U.S.-based wireless telecommunications carrier, while Broadband Telecom Inc. operates as a U.S.-based wholesale Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and global messaging service provider.

Major companies operating in the wireless telecommunication carriers market include China Mobile Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., Comcast Corp, AT&T Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, Reliance Industries Ltd., Nippon Telegraph And Telephone Corp, T-Mobile USA Inc., China Telecom Corp Ltd., SoftBank Group Corp., Vodafone, KDDI Corp, Orange SA, America Movil, Telefonica SA, Bharti Airtel Limited, Telecom Italia, KT Corporation, Telstra Corp Ltd., Etisalat, SK Telecom Co. Ltd., MTN Group Limited, Swisscom AG, Singtel Group, Telia Company AB, Telenor ASA, Axiata Group Bhd, Ooredoo Group, Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in wireless telecommunication carriers market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in wireless telecommunication carriers market. The regions covered in the wireless telecommunication carriers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wireless telecommunication carriers market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

Wireless telecommunication services refer to the transmission or reception of electromagnetic signals, excluding one-way radio and TV signals and those transmitted via satellites.

The primary categories of services provided by wireless telecommunication carriers are cellular/mobile telephone services and wireless internet services. Cellular/mobile telephone services involve a pre-cellular VHF radio system connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network. These services employ technologies such as 3G, 4G, and 5G, generating products such as voice and data, which find applications in both residential and commercial settings.

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The wireless telecommunications carriers market includes revenues earned by entities by providing telecommunications services such as operating and maintaining the switching and transmission facilities to provide telecommunications services via airwaves. The services provided by the companies in this industry include cellular phone services, wireless internet access, and wireless video. 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 wireless telecommunications carriers market is segmented into cellular/mobile telephone services and wireless internet services.

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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