Automotive Wi-Fi Modules Market Report 2026

The automotive wi-fi modules market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.65 billion in 2025 to $4.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to connected infotainment demand, smartphone integration, telematics adoption, early vehicle connectivity systems, consumer demand for in-car internet.

The automotive wi-fi modules market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to software-defined vehicles, autonomous driving data needs, v2x communication growth, cloud-based vehicle services, cybersecurity-focused connectivity. Major trends in the forecast period include deployment of in-vehicle wi-fi hotspots, adoption of wi-fi 6 modules, ota software update enablement, integration with telematics systems, growth of connected passenger cars.

The increasing adoption of IoT devices is expected to drive the growth of the automotive Wi-Fi modules market. IoT devices are interconnected gadgets that use the Internet to communicate and exchange data. This rise in IoT device usage is attributed to factors such as technological advancements, improved connectivity and bandwidth, decreasing costs of sensors and hardware, and the increasing demand for automation and data-driven decision-making. In automotive applications, IoT devices integrated into Wi-Fi modules enhance vehicle connectivity by enabling real-time data exchange, remote diagnostics, and advanced infotainment features. For example, a report by Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, indicated that total IoT connections reached 15.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to grow by 16% to 38.8 billion by 2029. This growing adoption of IoT devices is fueling the expansion of the automotive Wi-Fi modules market.

Key players in the automotive Wi-Fi modules market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as temperature variant technology, to maintain a competitive edge. Temperature variant technology involves design features and materials that ensure reliable operation of the modules across a wide temperature range. Automotive environments can expose electronic components to extreme temperatures, making it crucial for Wi-Fi modules to withstand these conditions. For instance, in June 2023, u-blox, a semiconductor company based in Switzerland, introduced its new dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3 modules. The u-blox JODY-W5 is an automotive-grade module featuring dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3, including LE Audio. It is designed to operate in harsh automotive environments at temperatures up to 105 °C, providing reliable and secure wireless connectivity for various applications like telematics, real-time vehicle diagnostics, and enhanced in-car entertainment.

In May 2025, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a Japan-based manufacturer of electronic components and modules, partnered with Synaptics Incorporated to develop next-generation wireless connectivity modules for the automotive market. Through this collaboration, Murata and Synaptics aim to deliver turnkey Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules designed for demanding automotive environments, combining Synaptics’ Veros system-on-chip (SoC) solutions with Murata’s RF module design expertise to provide reliable, high-throughput wireless connectivity for Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs. Synaptics Incorporated is a U.S.-based technology company specializing in semiconductor SoC solutions and wireless connectivity platforms for IoT and automotive applications.

Major companies operating in the automotive wi-fi modules market report include Verizon Communications Inc., Intel Corporation, Vodafone Group Plc, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., Fujitsu Limited, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Bharti Airtel Limited, Infineon Technologies AG, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Rogers Communications Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Tata Communications Limited, NMB Technologies Corporation, U-Blox Holding AG, Ruckus Wireless Inc., Espressif Systems Co. Ltd., Rolling Wireless SARL, LM Technologies Ltd., LG Networks Inc., DayStar Electric Technology Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive Wi-Fi modules market in 2025 and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive wi-fi modules market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive wi-fi modules market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive Wi-Fi modules market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network design and planning, technical support and troubleshooting, firmware and software updates, and analytics and reporting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automotive Wi-Fi modules market also includes sales of infotainment system modules, in-car hotspot devices, telematics control units, and connectivity 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).

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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