This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The small cell 5g network market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.59 billion in 2024 to $4.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising government focus on digitalization of processes, rising demand for high-speed internet connectivity, rapid penetration of mobile devices in rural areas, increase in network densification, increase in investment in 5G infrastructure.
The small cell 5g network market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing mobile data traffic, increasing demand for fast mobile data connectivity, evolution of network technology and connectivity devices, increasing demand for fast mobile data connectivity, rising demand for 5G services. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancement, launching advanced indoor and outdoor 5G networking technologies, adoption of 5G network technologies by governments and implementation of Internet of thing (IoT) devices, latest launches of integrated communication platforms, rise of IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (Machine to Machine) communication.
The anticipated growth in mobile data traffic is set to drive the expansion of the small cell 5G network market. Mobile data traffic refers to the amount of data transmitted wirelessly to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The surge in mobile data traffic is attributed to increased smartphone adoption, a rising demand for mobile applications and services, and the continual expansion of high-speed mobile networks. Deploying small cell 5G networks plays a crucial role in addressing this surge by enhancing network capacity, coverage, and reliability in densely populated areas. This meets the escalating demand for high-speed and low-latency connectivity. According to a report from Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson in November 2023, the average mobile data usage per smartphone globally is expected to increase from 21 GB in 2023 to 56 GB in 2029, with 5G's share of mobile data traffic projected to reach 76% by 2029. Consequently, the rising mobile data traffic is a key factor driving the growth of the small cell 5G network market.
Leading companies in the small cell 5G network market are actively developing advanced solutions, such as cloud-native software, to maintain a competitive edge. Cloud-native software refers to applications and services specifically designed and built to fully leverage the capabilities of cloud computing environments. In September 2022, Mavenir Systems Inc., a US-based telecommunications software company, introduced the 5G small cell E511. This small cell is designed for high-capacity in-building standalone coverage, catering to communication service providers and private network operators focusing on 5G coverage in enterprise and public spaces. The E511 supports both distributed and centralized open radio access network (ORAN) architectures, offering deployment flexibility for scenarios such as offices, retail spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and public areas.
In June 2022, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a US-based company specializing in wireless technology, acquired Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions Qualcomm Technologies to further enhance its leadership in the innovation and adoption of 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN). By integrating Cellwize’s software platform for 5G network deployment, automation, and management, Qualcomm Technologies strengthens its 5G infrastructure solutions, which in turn drives digital transformation across industries, promotes the connected intelligent edge, and supports the growth of the cloud economy. Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte. Ltd. is an Israel-based provider of small cell 5G network solutions.
Major companies operating in the small cell 5G network market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Corning Incorporated, CommScope Inc., Altiostar Networks Inc., Sterlite Technologies Limited, Aviat Networks Inc., Cambium Networks Corporation, Ceragon Networks Ltd., Casa Systems Inc., Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., Baicells Technologies, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd., Contela Inc., ip.Access Limited, Radisys Corporation, Qucell Inc., Blinq Networks, Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics Co. Ltd., PCTEL Inc., and Radwin.
North America was the largest region in the small cell 5G network market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the small cell 5g network market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the small cell 5g network market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The small cell 5G network market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), improved indoor coverage, network offloading, and customized enterprise solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The small cell 5G network market also includes sales of radio units, antennas, baseband units, and centralized and edge controllers. 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).
A small cell 5G network is a type of telecommunications infrastructure comprising small, low-power cellular base stations designed to improve the coverage and capacity of 5G wireless networks in specific areas, such as urban environments or indoor spaces. It plays a crucial role in providing the high-speed, low-latency connectivity necessary to support a broad range of applications and services in our increasingly interconnected world.
The primary types of small cell 5G networks include hardware and services. Hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer system or electronic device that can be touched and manipulated. Various architectures, such as distributed and virtualized, are included, and deployment options cover both indoor and outdoor settings. These networks are utilized for various applications, including enhanced mobile broadband, massive Internet of Things (IoT), massive machine-type communication, ultra-reliable low latency, and find application in diverse end-uses, including residential, commercial, industrial, smart city, transportation and logistics, government and defense, among others.
The small cell 5G network market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides small cell 5G network market statistics, including small cell 5G network industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a small cell 5G network market share, detailed small cell 5G network market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the small cell 5G network industry. This small cell 5G network market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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The small cell 5g network market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.59 billion in 2024 to $4.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising government focus on digitalization of processes, rising demand for high-speed internet connectivity, rapid penetration of mobile devices in rural areas, increase in network densification, increase in investment in 5G infrastructure.
The small cell 5g network market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing mobile data traffic, increasing demand for fast mobile data connectivity, evolution of network technology and connectivity devices, increasing demand for fast mobile data connectivity, rising demand for 5G services. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancement, launching advanced indoor and outdoor 5G networking technologies, adoption of 5G network technologies by governments and implementation of Internet of thing (IoT) devices, latest launches of integrated communication platforms, rise of IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (Machine to Machine) communication.
The anticipated growth in mobile data traffic is set to drive the expansion of the small cell 5G network market. Mobile data traffic refers to the amount of data transmitted wirelessly to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The surge in mobile data traffic is attributed to increased smartphone adoption, a rising demand for mobile applications and services, and the continual expansion of high-speed mobile networks. Deploying small cell 5G networks plays a crucial role in addressing this surge by enhancing network capacity, coverage, and reliability in densely populated areas. This meets the escalating demand for high-speed and low-latency connectivity. According to a report from Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson in November 2023, the average mobile data usage per smartphone globally is expected to increase from 21 GB in 2023 to 56 GB in 2029, with 5G's share of mobile data traffic projected to reach 76% by 2029. Consequently, the rising mobile data traffic is a key factor driving the growth of the small cell 5G network market.
Leading companies in the small cell 5G network market are actively developing advanced solutions, such as cloud-native software, to maintain a competitive edge. Cloud-native software refers to applications and services specifically designed and built to fully leverage the capabilities of cloud computing environments. In September 2022, Mavenir Systems Inc., a US-based telecommunications software company, introduced the 5G small cell E511. This small cell is designed for high-capacity in-building standalone coverage, catering to communication service providers and private network operators focusing on 5G coverage in enterprise and public spaces. The E511 supports both distributed and centralized open radio access network (ORAN) architectures, offering deployment flexibility for scenarios such as offices, retail spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and public areas.
In June 2022, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a US-based company specializing in wireless technology, acquired Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions Qualcomm Technologies to further enhance its leadership in the innovation and adoption of 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN). By integrating Cellwize’s software platform for 5G network deployment, automation, and management, Qualcomm Technologies strengthens its 5G infrastructure solutions, which in turn drives digital transformation across industries, promotes the connected intelligent edge, and supports the growth of the cloud economy. Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte. Ltd. is an Israel-based provider of small cell 5G network solutions.
Major companies operating in the small cell 5G network market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Corning Incorporated, CommScope Inc., Altiostar Networks Inc., Sterlite Technologies Limited, Aviat Networks Inc., Cambium Networks Corporation, Ceragon Networks Ltd., Casa Systems Inc., Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., Baicells Technologies, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd., Contela Inc., ip.Access Limited, Radisys Corporation, Qucell Inc., Blinq Networks, Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics Co. Ltd., PCTEL Inc., and Radwin.
North America was the largest region in the small cell 5G network market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the small cell 5g network market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the small cell 5g network market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The small cell 5G network market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), improved indoor coverage, network offloading, and customized enterprise solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The small cell 5G network market also includes sales of radio units, antennas, baseband units, and centralized and edge controllers. 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).
A small cell 5G network is a type of telecommunications infrastructure comprising small, low-power cellular base stations designed to improve the coverage and capacity of 5G wireless networks in specific areas, such as urban environments or indoor spaces. It plays a crucial role in providing the high-speed, low-latency connectivity necessary to support a broad range of applications and services in our increasingly interconnected world.
The primary types of small cell 5G networks include hardware and services. Hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer system or electronic device that can be touched and manipulated. Various architectures, such as distributed and virtualized, are included, and deployment options cover both indoor and outdoor settings. These networks are utilized for various applications, including enhanced mobile broadband, massive Internet of Things (IoT), massive machine-type communication, ultra-reliable low latency, and find application in diverse end-uses, including residential, commercial, industrial, smart city, transportation and logistics, government and defense, among others.
The small cell 5G network market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides small cell 5G network market statistics, including small cell 5G network industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a small cell 5G network market share, detailed small cell 5G network market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the small cell 5G network industry. This small cell 5G network market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Small Cell 5G Network Market Characteristics3. Small Cell 5G Network Market Trends and Strategies4. Small Cell 5G Network Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Small Cell 5G Network Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Small Cell 5G Network Market34. Recent Developments in the Small Cell 5G Network Market
5. Global Small Cell 5G Network Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Small Cell 5G Network Market Segmentation
7. Small Cell 5G Network Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Small Cell 5G Network Market
9. China Small Cell 5G Network Market
10. India Small Cell 5G Network Market
11. Japan Small Cell 5G Network Market
12. Australia Small Cell 5G Network Market
13. Indonesia Small Cell 5G Network Market
14. South Korea Small Cell 5G Network Market
15. Western Europe Small Cell 5G Network Market
16. UK Small Cell 5G Network Market
17. Germany Small Cell 5G Network Market
18. France Small Cell 5G Network Market
19. Italy Small Cell 5G Network Market
20. Spain Small Cell 5G Network Market
21. Eastern Europe Small Cell 5G Network Market
22. Russia Small Cell 5G Network Market
23. North America Small Cell 5G Network Market
24. USA Small Cell 5G Network Market
25. Canada Small Cell 5G Network Market
26. South America Small Cell 5G Network Market
27. Brazil Small Cell 5G Network Market
28. Middle East Small Cell 5G Network Market
29. Africa Small Cell 5G Network Market
30. Small Cell 5G Network Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Small Cell 5G Network Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Small Cell 5G Network Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Small Cell 5G Network Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on small cell 5g network market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for small cell 5g network? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The small cell 5g network market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Component: Hardware; Services2) By Architecture: Distributed; Virtualized
3) By Deployment Mode: Indoor; Outdoor
4) By Application: Enhanced Mobile Broadband; Massive Internet of Things (IoT); Massive Machine Type Communication And Ultra Reliable Low Latency
5) By End-use: Residential; Commercial; Industrial; Smart City; Transportation And Logistics; Government And Defense; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Small Cell Nodes; Power Supply Units; Backhaul Equipment; Antennas; Cables and Connectors2) By Services: Installation and Deployment Services; Maintenance and Support Services; Managed Services; Consulting and Design Services
Key Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Cisco Systems Inc.; Qualcomm Technologies Inc.; Fujitsu Limited
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Small Cell 5G Network market report include:- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
- Fujitsu Limited
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- Nokia Corporation
- NEC Corporation
- ZTE Corporation
- Corning Incorporated
- CommScope Inc.
- Altiostar Networks Inc.
- Sterlite Technologies Limited
- Aviat Networks Inc.
- Cambium Networks Corporation
- Ceragon Networks Ltd.
- Casa Systems Inc.
- Airspan Networks Holdings Inc.
- Baicells Technologies
- Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.
- Contela Inc.
- ip.Access Limited
- Radisys Corporation
- Qucell Inc.
- Blinq Networks
- Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics Co. Ltd.
- PCTEL Inc.
- Radwin
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.49 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 11.11 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 25.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 29 |
