Wireless and Mobile Backhaul Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The global wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $69.03 billion in 2023 to $77.15 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to various factors, including increased bandwidth demands, regulatory considerations, adoption of fiber-based backhaul, the evolution to LTE networks, and a growing demand for low latency in wireless and mobile communication systems.

The global wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $126.01 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several trends and factors, including the proliferation of small cells, optimization of wireless spectrum, increased market penetration in emerging regions, enhancements in security, and support for remote workforce needs. Additionally, major trends in the forecast period include the expansion of 5G networks, a rise in mobile data traffic, advancements in fiber-based backhaul, increased requirements for edge computing, and growing demand for cloud services.

The upward trajectory of 5G network adoption is poised to act as a catalyst for the growth of the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market. 5G, the fifth generation of broadband cellular network technology, offers high-speed connectivity with reduced latency. The escalating adoption of 5G networks translates to increased mobile data traffic and a substantial surge in data volume, thereby driving the need for rapid and dependable connectivity. This burgeoning demand presents a significant opportunity for mobile and wireless backhaul vendors to augment their offerings. Notably, as indicated by Ericsson's Mobility Report in 2022, global 5G subscriptions are projected to surpass one billion, underlining the pivotal role of 5G network adoption in propelling the growth of the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market.

The expanding adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to fuel the expansion of the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market. IoT encompasses a network of interconnected physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and technologies facilitating data exchange over the Internet. Wireless and mobile backhaul equipment plays a critical role in IoT devices, providing essential connectivity infrastructure that enables seamless communication among IoT devices and facilitates data transfer to and from the cloud. An illustrative example from a report published by Ericsson in September 2022 revealed that global IoT connections surged to 13.2 billion in 2022, projected to elevate by 18% to 34.7 billion by 2028. Consequently, the mounting adoption of IoT is a driving force behind the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market.

Technological advancement emerges as a prominent trend shaping the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market. Major industry players are actively developing innovative technologies such as the MultiHaul TG series of products, leveraging point-to-point (PtP) connectivity for applications in physical security and smart city domains, underpinned by gigabit wireless technology. Notably, in March 2022, Siklu, an Israel-based gigabit wireless backhaul solutions company, introduced the MultiHaul™ TG series of products. These offerings provide multi-gigabit capacity, immunity to interference, and an extensive spectrum, facilitating seamless deployment of solutions with mesh topology for physical security and smart city applications. The MultiHaulTM TG product line integrates L2 SDN mesh, showcasing the strides in technological innovation within the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment landscape.

Prominent players within the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market are intensifying their efforts to introduce cutting-edge platforms like 5.5G, aiming to secure a competitive advantage. Representing the industry's pioneering full-series solution, 5.5G leverages distributed massive MIMO technology, delivering a singular user experience of 10 Gbps and multi-user capabilities also at 10 Gbps, signifying a groundbreaking advancement. An illustrative case is evident in October 2023 when Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., a China-based technology giant, unveiled the industry's premier full-series solution for 5.5G. These solutions are specifically designed to bolster novel experiences, connections, and services. Huawei's 5.5G solutions prioritize ultra-high energy efficiency, spectrum utilization, and operational efficiency, leveraging continuous innovations across five fundamental capabilities encompassing broadband, multi-band, multi-antenna, intelligent, and green technologies.

In a significant move during February 2021, ComSovereign Holding Corp, a US-based communication device company, finalized the acquisition of Fastback Networks for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition serves ComSovereign Holding Corp's objective of fortifying its product portfolio within the domain of wireless backhaul technology, including intelligent backhaul radios (IBR). Fastback Networks, a US-based enterprise specializing in wireless and mobile backhaul equipment, strategically aligns with ComSovereign's ambitions, enhancing its offerings and market presence in this sector.

Major companies operating in the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market report are Cisco Systems Inc., Nokia Corporation, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., ZTE Corporation, ADC Telecommunications Inc., Alvarion Technologies, ANDA Networks Inc., Celtro Communication Ltd., Alcatel-Lucent SA, Fujitsu Limited, BridgeWave Communications Inc., ECI Telecom Ltd., MRV Communications Inc., SkyFiber Networks, Telco Systems, OneAccess Networks SA, Omnitron Systems Technology Inc., NEC Corporation, Aviat Networks Inc., Siae Microelettronica SPA, Proxim Wireless Corporation, Intracom Telecom SA, Redline Services LLC, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., DragonWave-X Inc., Radwin Ltd., Siklu Communication Ltd., Tarana Wireless Inc., Cambium Networks Ltd., Ceragon Networks Ltd., Fastback Networks Inc., Blu Wireless Technology Ltd., E-Band Communications LLC, LightPointe Communications Inc., Anova Technologies Co. Ltd., AOptix Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market in 2023. The regions covered in the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary equipment types in wireless and mobile backhaul include microwave equipment, sub-6 GHz equipment, millimeter equipment, and test and measurement equipment. The network topology involves configurations such as point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PTM). Services associated with wireless and mobile backhaul comprise network services, professional services, and system integration services. The applications of this equipment span building-to-building connectivity, cellular backhaul, broadband connectivity backhaul, video surveillance backhaul, and others.

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The wireless and mobile backhaul equipment market consists of sales of wireless and mobile backhaul equipment by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used in the transmission of the signal from a remote location or network to another site, typically a central one by using high-capacity line capable of transporting a large amount of data at extremely rapid rates. 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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