5G Testing Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The 5G testing equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.25 billion in 2023 to $2.48 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the increased demand for bandwidth, the emergence of IoT and connected devices, global standardization efforts, rapid deployment of 5G infrastructure, and the growing demand for quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE).

The 5G testing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.48 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors, including the expansion of 5G networks, increased adoption of 5G devices, the emergence of vertical industries, the transition to standalone (SA) 5G networks, and the deployment of private 5G networks. Major trends expected during this period include the integration of AI and machine learning, expansion of millimeter-wave testing capabilities, a focus on network slicing testing, the rise of cloud-native testing solutions, and enhancements in security testing capabilities.

The rising prevalence of autonomous automobiles is poised to drive the growth of the 5G testing equipment market in the forthcoming years. Autonomous automobiles, also known as self-driving cars or driverless vehicles, operate without human intervention, leveraging advanced technologies to perceive their surroundings and execute essential tasks autonomously. The escalating number of autonomous automobiles can be attributed to technological advancements, market demand for safer and more efficient transportation solutions, and regulatory initiatives advocating for the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Within this landscape, 5G testing equipment plays a crucial role in enabling dependable and low-latency connections for real-time data transmission, thereby enhancing vehicle communication, navigation, and safety features. For instance, a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety projects a significant rise in the presence of autonomous vehicles on American roads, estimating 3.5 million autonomous vehicles by 2025 and 4.5 million by 2030. Consequently, the increasing proliferation of autonomous automobiles emerges as a key driver fueling the growth of the 5G testing equipment market.

Prominent players in the 5G testing equipment market are actively engaged in developing technologically advanced solutions, such as wireless test platforms, to fortify their foothold in the industry. These platforms are instrumental in testing wireless technologies such as 5G to ensure optimal network performance, signal strength, and interoperability with devices such as self-driving cars. For instance, in February 2023, Keysight Technologies Inc., a US-based manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment and software, unveiled the E7515R solution. Built on the company's 5G network emulation solutions platform, this solution serves as a simplified network emulator specifically tailored for the protocol, radio frequency (RF), and functional evaluation of all cellular Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The E7515R enriches Keysight's leading 5G Network Emulation Solutions portfolio, catering to mobile device validation throughout the development lifecycle, from early design stages to acceptance testing and deployment. Notably, the Keysight E7515R addresses the demand for a network emulation test platform optimized for 5G RedCap and interoperable across all Cellular IoT (CIoT) technologies, delivering simplified features tailored for RedCap testing without the overhead of full-spec 5G device testing.

In March 2021, Spirent Communications plc, a leading UK-based telecommunications testing corporation, completed the acquisition of OctoScope, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move by Spirent integrates OctoScope's flagship product, the octoBox test chamber system, into its wireless testing portfolio, addressing the burgeoning demand for Wi-Fi and 5G device evaluations. The octoBox serves as a versatile platform for conducting rigorous assessments of wireless equipment, including phones and routers, with a specific focus on advancing 5G product development initiatives. OctoScope, Inc., headquartered in the United States, specializes in providing cutting-edge wireless testing equipment tailored for 5G networks and Wi-Fi technologies.

Major companies operating in the 5g testing equipment market are AT&T Inc., Tektronix, Keysight Technologies Inc, Intertek Group plc, Molex LLC, Rohde & Schwarz, VIAVI Solutions Inc., Trex Enterprises Corporation, MACOM Technology Solutions, Spirent Communications plc, LitePoint, EXFO Inc., Inseego Corp., Microlease PLC, SIGLENT Technologies, ETS Lindgren ltd, Prisma Telecom Testing, Azimuth Systems, TMY Technology Inc., Anritsu Corporation, PCTEST Engineering Laboratory In, Calnex Solutions Ltd., Amarisoft, RADX Technologies, Boonton Electronics, ThinkRF Corp., Fibocom Wireless Inc.

North America was the largest region in the 5G testing equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5g testing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 5g testing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

5G testing equipment encompasses a range of tools and instruments utilized for assessing, analyzing, and validating the efficiency, performance, and compatibility of 5G network components, devices, and services. These testing solutions ensure the precision, effectiveness, and quality of 5G infrastructure and associated technologies.

The primary types of 5G testing equipment include oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other specialized tools. Oscilloscopes, also known as oscillographs, are devices employed in 5G testing equipment to visually display electrical signals and track their variations over time. They play a critical role in signal analysis, baseband and RF testing, error detection, protocol analysis, component characterization, and real-time monitoring. Revenue for these equipment types is derived from both new sales and rental services, catering to applications such as laboratory testing, performance assessment, and wireless and RF testing. End-users of 5G testing equipment include telecom equipment manufacturers, original device manufacturers (ODMs), telecom service providers, and other relevant stakeholders.

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The 5G testing equipment market consists of sales of performance testing equipment, interoperability testing equipment, security testing equipment, portable radio frequency test sets, antenna alignment tools, and software-defined testing. 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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