Light Fidelity (Li-Fi)/Visible Light Communication Market Report 2025

The light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $560.87 billion in 2024 to $1.21 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 116.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-speed data transmission, limited availability of radio spectrum, data security concerns, internet of things (IoT) connectivity needs, energy efficiency concerns, enhanced data transfer in specific environments.

The light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.82 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 120.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 5g integration and coexistence, smart city initiatives, increased connectivity in retail and hospitality, healthcare communication solutions, educational institutions and workplace deployments. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with 5g networks, li-fi in healthcare, li-fi in retail and indoor navigation, li-fi for secure communication, li-fi in automotive connectivity, li-fi for sustainable connectivity.

The growing concern over cybersecurity is anticipated to drive the growth of the light fidelity (Li-Fi) and visible light communication market in the future. Cybersecurity involves protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. Li-Fi, which utilizes visible light for data transmission, is regarded as more secure than traditional methods because security features are inherently built into the channel. Consequently, the rising concerns over cybersecurity are increasing the demand for Li-Fi and visible light communication technologies. For instance, on November 20, 2023, the Department of Defence Australia reported that during the financial year 2022-2023, the Australian Cyber Security Centre received over 94,000 reports of cybercrime, representing a 23 percent increase from the previous year, 2021-2022. Thus, the growing emphasis on cybersecurity is a key driver of the Li-Fi and visible light communication market.

The market is set to benefit from the growing need for secure communication. Using Light Fidelity (Li-Fi)/Visible Light Communication for secure communication ensures data confidentiality by transmitting information through light waves, limiting transmission to the line of sight and preventing unauthorized access. As of September 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 97% of employees considered communication crucial to their daily task efficacy, emphasizing the demand for secure communication tools in the workplace. Hence, the increasing need for secure communication is driving the growth of the light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market.

Technological advancements play a significant role in shaping the light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market. Major companies in this sector are focusing on developing innovative solutions to meet customer demands. For example, in May 2022, Signify launched Trulifi, a commercially available Li-Fi system with unique features, providing reliable and secure two-way wireless communication using a light source. This allows consumers to enjoy excellent illumination and wireless connectivity without replacing existing lighting infrastructure. The system offers wireless connectivity in large areas at speeds up to 150 Megabits per second (Mbps).

Companies in the market are concentrating on technological solutions such as light antenna modules to enable Li-Fi connectivity in connected devices. A light antenna module integrates such as a traditional RF antenna and facilitates Li-Fi in connected devices and smartphones. In February 2023, pureLiFi Ltd. launched a light antenna module compliant with the upcoming IEEE 802.11bb Light Communication standard, aiming to make Li-Fi connectivity widely available to device manufacturers.

In May 2023, Fairbanks Morse Defense partnered with pureLiFi Ltd. to deploy secure Li-Fi technology for maritime defense customers in the United States. This technology ensures secure and reliable data transmission at sea, utilizing light-based wireless connectivity that is resistant to eavesdropping or jamming attempts. The collaboration reflects the ongoing efforts to implement advanced Li-Fi solutions in critical sectors.

Major companies operating in the light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market include General Electric Company, Oledcomm SA, Renesas Electronics Corporation, PureLiFi Ltd., Lvx System GmbH, Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., IBSENtelecom Ltd., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Firefly Wireless Networks LLC, Velmenni Oy, Visilink Technologies Inc., Signify Holding B.V., VLNComm Inc., LumEfficient Inc., Plaintree Systems Inc., Casio Computer Co. Ltd., Axrtek Co. Ltd., Lightbee Corporation, LightPointe Communications Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Air France - KLM Group, Airbus SE, Audi AG, The Boeing Company, Continental AG, Daimler AG, Delta Air Lines Inc., Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways PJSC, Ford Motor Company.

North America was the largest region in light fidelity (Li-Fi) /visible light communication in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the light fidelity Li-Fi visible light communication market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the light fidelity (li-fi)/visible light communication market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the light fidelity (li-fi)/visible light communication market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The market for light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication encompasses the sales of products and services related to light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication, utilized for facilitating wireless communication in a more efficient and convenient manner. Li-Fi, a bidirectional wireless system, employs either infrared or LED light for data transfer. Visible light communication (VLC) performs both communication and lighting simultaneously. LI-FI utilizes the visible light spectrum of the electromagnetic spectrum, covering frequencies from blue (670 THz) to red (480 THz). Li-Fi technology, not relying on electromagnetic waves, proves particularly suitable for environments such as hospitals and airplanes, where restrictions on Wi-Fi and other radio frequency connections are in place for safety and security reasons.

The key elements of light fidelity (Li-Fi) visible light communication comprise LED photodetectors and microcontrollers (MCUs). Microcontrollers denote integrated circuit (IC) devices employed to control other components of an electronic system, typically through a microprocessor unit (MPU), memory, and various peripherals. Transmission types include unidirectional and bidirectional. Applications span indoor networking, location-based services (LBS), in-flight communication and entertainment, underwater communication, and various other applications. Industry verticals involved encompass retail, electronics, defense and security, automotive and transport, aerospace and aviation, healthcare, and other sectors such as mining and chemical.

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The light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing both lighting and information using VLC techniques. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication market also includes sales of optical transmitter (Tx) and optical receivers equipment which are used in providing light fidelity (Li-Fi)/visible light communication 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).

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