In-Building Wireless Market Report 2025

The in-building wireless market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $16.33 billion in 2024 to $18.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to mobile data usage surge, transition to 4g networks, rapid smartphone adoption, enterprise mobility requirements, demand for high-quality indoor coverage.

The in-building wireless market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to IoT expansion and connectivity needs, 5g and next-gen connectivity demand, rise in remote work infrastructure, smart building development, increased enterprise demand. Major trends in the forecast period include 5g network deployment, internet of things (IoT) integration, rise in remote work and digital transformation, demand for high-quality indoor coverage, smart building technologies.

The in-building wireless market is anticipated to experience growth driven by the increasing demand for smartphones. Smartphones, characterized by their built-in computers and multifunctionality, have become integral to daily life. In-building wireless solutions play a crucial role in enhancing and distributing wireless connectivity within office or residential buildings, responding to the surge in smartphones and cellular subscribers. As reported in January 2023 by Oberlo, a Lithuania-based drop-shipping company, the global count of smartphone users has reached approximately 6.8 billion, marking an 86.5% increase. This growing reliance on smartphones contributes to the escalating demand for in-building wireless systems.

The in-building wireless market is poised for expansion due to the rising adoption of IoT devices. Internet of Things (IoT) devices, embedded with sensors, actuators, and connectivity, demand robust in-building wireless networks to meet data volume, bandwidth, and low-latency requirements. These networks play a vital role in ensuring comprehensive coverage, integration with building management systems, and support for industry-specific IoT applications in various sectors such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. According to Dataprot, a Serbia-based cybersecurity solutions company, the number of active IoT devices surpassed ten billion in 2021, with a projected increase to 25.4 billion by 2030. This surge in IoT adoption significantly contributes to the growth of the in-building wireless market.

Key players in the in-building wireless market are actively innovating, introducing products such as 5G Small Cell to reinforce their market positions. A 5G small cell, operating on the 5th generation of cellular technology, is a low-power, short-range wireless communication device. Mavenir Systems, Inc., a US-based software company, unveiled the 5G small cell (E511) in September 2022. This product, supporting distributed and centralized Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architectures, enhances standalone coverage for in-building environments. With flexibility and zero-touch provisioning, Mavenir's 5G small cell offers a cost-effective, high-capacity solution suitable for diverse deployment scenarios, including offices, retail spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and public areas.

Major companies in the in-building wireless sector are developing innovative active distributed antenna systems. Active Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is designed to boost cellular network coverage and capacity in specific areas. Prose Technologies, an Ireland-based connectivity solutions company, launched a new Active DAS for 5G networks in October 2022. The system includes a comprehensive range of antennas, providing operators with superior indoor coverage and leveraging the benefits of 5G, such as increased data speeds, network capacity, lower latency, and enhanced bandwidth for IoT devices.

In January 2023, Nextivity, a US-based manufacturer specializing in optimizing cellular and public safety coverage, acquired Assured Wireless, a company operating in the same market. This acquisition enhances Nextivity's capabilities by incorporating high-power user equipment (HPUE), a unique type of LTE equipment that enables increased transmission power in specific radio bands such as Band 14 and Band 41.

Major companies operating in the in-building wireless market include Nokia Corporation, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd., NEC Corporation, Axell Wireless Ltd., Comba Telephone Systems Holdings Ltd., Dali Wireless Inc., Zinwave Limited, Airspan Networks, ZTE Corporation, Corning Inc., Solid Technologies Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, Verizon Communications Inc., CommScope Holding Company Inc., AT&T Inc., Cobham Limited, TE Connectivity Ltd., Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Anixter International Inc., Infinite Electronics Inc., JMA Wireless, Oberon Inc., Pierson Wireless Corp., Contela Inc., Advanced RF Technologies Inc., Beatcom Inc.orporated, Bird Technologies.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the in-building wireless market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the in-building wireless market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the in-building wireless market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the in-building wireless market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

In-building wireless constitutes a telecommunications solution designed to enhance and distribute wireless connections within any building or space, aiming to amplify cellular signals for comprehensive connectivity across all devices within that space.

The primary categories of in-building wireless comprise in-building wireless infrastructure and in-building wireless services. In-building wireless infrastructure encompasses the diverse structures equipped with in-building wireless services through small-cell colocation. Various venues, including large, medium, and small venues, fall under this category. The business models involved are service providers, enterprises, and neutral host operators. These solutions find application across various end-user sectors such as government, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, education, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and others.

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The in-building wireless market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing various services such as in-building wireless network consulting, integration and deployment, and support and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The in-building wireless market also includes sales of nodes, routers, hubs and switches which are used in providing in-building wireless services. 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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