Communication Test and Measurement Market Report 2025

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 communication test and measurement market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.3 billion in 2024 to $9.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to evolution of telecommunications technologies, increasing demand for network quality and reliability, advancements in digital signal processing, expansion of wireless communication networks, regulatory requirements for compliance testing.

The communication test and measurement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of 5G technology and its testing requirements, growing complexity of communication systems, rise of internet of things (iot) and connected devices, expansion of cloud-based communication services, demand for enhanced cybersecurity testing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include shift towards software-defined testing solutions, integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in testing processes, emphasis on interoperability testing in multi-vendor environments, increased focus on testing solutions for quantum communication technologies.

The rising demand for broad bandwidth is expected to drive the growth of the communication test and measurement market in the future. Broad bandwidth refers to a communication channel's capacity to transmit a wide range of frequencies or data rates simultaneously. As reliance on digital technologies increases, along with the widespread use of data-intensive applications and the need for fast, reliable connectivity, the importance of communication test and measurement equipment becomes clear. These tools ensure accurate transmission by analyzing factors such as signal integrity, jitter, crosstalk, and eye diagrams, which help prevent distortion and optimize performance through instruments like network analyzers and oscilloscopes. For example, a report from the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), a Greece-based Administrative Authority, revealed that by the end of 2022, fixed broadband connections in Greece totaled 4,485,315, reflecting a 1.3% annual growth. Broadband penetration reached 42.9%, exceeding the EU average of 37% and elevating Greece to fifth among member states, up from eighth in 2021. Thus, the increasing demand for broad bandwidth is propelling the communication test and measurement market forward.

Leading companies in the communication test and measurement market are directing their efforts towards developing innovative products equipped with advanced technologies such as microwave and millimeter wave testing. These testing technologies play a critical role in evaluating the performance, characteristics, and integrity of electronic and communication systems operating within these frequency ranges. For instance, in March 2023, SIGLENT, a China-based company specializing in electronic test and measurement instruments, unveiled the SSG6000A RF signal generator. This signal generator offers a comprehensive solution for communication test and measurement applications, delivering precise, reliable, and flexible signal generation capabilities crucial for the development, testing, and optimization of modern communication systems. It supports various modulation schemes, including amplitude modulation (AM) and pulse modulation, enabling the simulation of diverse communication signals and modulation techniques encountered in real-world scenarios.

In April 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a leading US-based technology and software company, successfully acquired National Instruments Corporation (NIC) for $8.2 billion. This strategic move by Emerson is aimed at diversifying its technology portfolio by entering the test and measurement automation market through the acquisition of National Instruments Corporation. The latter, headquartered in the United States, specializes in providing software-connected automated test and measurement systems primarily for the communication industry. The acquisition aligns with Emerson's strategic goals to broaden its offerings and strengthen its presence in key technology markets.

Major companies operating in the communication test and measurement market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, Nokia Corporation, CommScope Inc., Fortive Corporation, Tektronix, Keysight Technologies Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, National Instruments Corporation, VIAVI Solutions Inc., Netscout Systems Inc., Anritsu Corporation, Aeroflex, Spirent Communications plc, Teoco Corporation, Luna Innovations Incorporated, Empirix Inc., EXFO Inc., Calnex Solutions Ltd., Kyrio Inc., Qualitest Group Inc., Sysmech Corporation, VeEX Inc., AWT Global LLC, Centina Systems LLC.

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

The communication test and measurement market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing service such as network testing, field testing, and protocol testing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The communication test and measurement market also includes sales of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and protocol analyzers. 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).

Communication testing and measurement involve evaluating the performance, quality, and reliability of communication systems, networks, and devices. This encompasses assessing parameters such as signal strength, bandwidth, latency, error rates, and throughput to ensure compliance with specified standards and requirements.

The primary test solution types in communication test and measurement are wireless test solutions and wireline test solutions. Wireless test solutions encompass equipment and techniques for measuring and analyzing wireless communication signals and devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in wireless networks. These services include product support services, professional services, and managed services, utilized for various types of tests such as enterprise tests, field network tests, lab and manufacturing tests, and network assurance tests. End users of these services span across network equipment manufacturers, mobile device manufacturers, and telecommunication service providers, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large enterprises.

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