Global 5G Services Market Insights Forecasts to 2032              

• The Global 5G Services Market Size was valued at USD 101.04 Billion in 2022
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 24.4% from 2022 to 2032
• The Worldwide 5G Services Market Size is expected to reach USD 897.98 Billion by 2032
• North America Market is expected to Grow the fastest during the Forecast period

The Global 5G Services Market Size is expected to reach USD 897.98 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2032.

In the world of telecommunications, 5G stands for fifth-generation technology standard for cellular networks. 5G is the replacement for 4G technology, which is what most modern mobile phones are connected to, and it was first widely adopted by cellular phone companies. Services are particularly targeted at greatly increasing wireless communication's effectiveness and performance. Data transmitted over wireless bandwidth networks can move at multigigabit rates, with maximum rates estimated to be as high as 20 Gbps. Bandwidth speeds are faster than landline network connections and have a latency of less than five milliseconds (ms), which is beneficial for businesses that require real-time input. To accelerate the adoption of 5G services, 5G system integration providers are putting a growing effort into forming alliances with telecom companies. Smart infrastructure projects like smart electricity grids, intelligent structures, smart cities, and others necessitate reliable network connectivity. Furthermore, the increasing proliferation of cloud-based applications has increased the demand for developed network infrastructure. Furthermore, the government's significant investments and supportive initiatives are supporting the growth of the 5G wireless service market.

Driving Factors

5G services are expected to become more popular due to the growing need for communication and high-speed data connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. In addition, the low latency and faster data speeds provided by 5G technology are likely to increase the adoption of 5G services shortly. The increasing acceptance of augmented reality (AR) gaming, virtual reality (VR), seamless video calling, and ultra-high definition (UHD) videos is expected to propel the 5G service market. As a result of advancements in connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices, there will be a significant demand for 5G services. Significant investments in advanced network infrastructure services by various government and private entities would fuel the growth of the 5G service market 5G wireless technology has the potential to increase productivity while decreasing costs. Furthermore, the increasing need for high-speed data connections for integrated Internet of Things (IoT) applications such as smart home energy management is expected to drive market demand during the forecast period.  The increased emphasis on forming alliances between 5G system integration providers and telecom operators will speed up the adoption of these services. Industry participants are eager to gain a competitive advantage by incorporating technological transformations to increase overall productivity and operational efficiency.

Restraining Factors

To operate, 5G technology requires the installation of new infrastructure. The cost of 5G infrastructure is heavily influenced by the required throughput density, the periodic interest rate, and the price of base stations. The new 5G network necessitates massive infrastructure investments that not all countries, particularly the underdeveloped and developing ones, can afford. Companies in the enterprise sector must consider their financial situation, and the security of the 5G network is still being monitored. These factors have slowed the deployment of 5G network services.    

Market Segmentation

By Service Insights

The managed services segment dominates the market with the largest revenue share over the forecast period.

On the basis of service, the global 5G services market is segmented into professional services and managed services. Among these, the managed services segment is dominating the market with the largest revenue share over the forecast period. Managed services are primarily used to lower operational and capital costs. In terms of cost, quality, security, and control, managed services are now becoming an essential mediator for transforming and improving network operations and performance, as well as end-user experience.

By Technology Insights

The GSM segment is witnessing significant CAGR growth over the forecast period.

On the basis of technology, the global 5G services market is segmented into Wi-Fi, high-speed package access, radio access technologies, GSM and others. Among these, the GSM segment is witnessing significant growth over the forecast period. The GSM stands for global system for mobile communication It has the compatibility to transfer data from one device to another device, broad coverage, high voice call quality, secure connection, and support for text messaging and data services are all of these factors driving growth for the segment in forecast period

By Communication Insights

The eMBB segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global 5G services market during the forecast period.

Based on the communication, the global 5G services market is classified into eMBB, MMTC, URLLC, and FWA. Among these, the eMBB segment is expected to hold the largest share of the 5G services market during the forecast period. eMBB provides extremely fast data speeds for both residential and commercial applications. eMBB is expected to address a variety of use cases, including in-vehicle infotainment, 4K video access, and virtual meetings, driving segment growth. The eMBB operators' initial focus is on delivering enhanced broadband capabilities for applications such as high-speed online gaming, AR/VR, UHD video, and without-interruption video calls

By End User Insights

The commercial segment accounted for the largest revenue share over the forecast period.

On the basis of the end-user, the global 5G services market is segmented into commercial and enterprises. Among these, the commercial segment dominates the market with the largest revenue share over the forecast period. The growing demand for faster data speeds for commercial applications will contribute to the growth of the IT & telecommunications segment over the forecast period. 5G services are expected to provide widespread broadband access between homes and offices, enabling remote consultation with specialists and reducing business travel. The 5G services are adopted by manufacturing, energy & utilities, agriculture, retail, financial services and media & entertainment. During the forecast period, the growing demand for enhanced broadband capacity for virtual business meetings is expected to drive segment growth.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific dominates the market with the largest market share over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is dominating the market with the largest market share over the forecast period. The increasing population of the region have resulted in a higher number of users for 5G, thereby resulting in a higher Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for 5G service providers. A high user base has also increased the competition among the service givers, who are aiming to provide the best services to the consumers and enterprise sector. Technological development is also one of the main factors for the adoption of 5G services across regions. Countries such as China, South Korea, Australia and Japan have high technological growth. The 5G services market in APAC is growing acceptance of cloud-based solutions, emerging technologies such as the IoT, and big data analytics and mobility.

North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period. The rising demand for cell phones supporting higher data speeds has resulted in the robust production of 5G-enabled smartphones across the region. So, the use of the 5G network is accelerated in this region. When converting existing customers to 5G, they are typically offering plans that may cost a little more but also offer more value for consumers.

List of Key Market Players

• T-Mobile
• China Telecom
• Orange S.A
• Vodafone
• China Unicom
• Telstra
• Telefonica
• Bell Canada
• Etisalat
• STC
• NTT Docomo
• KDDI
• Telus
• Swisscom DISH
• Reliance Jio
• Rakuten
• MTN 
• AT&T
• BT Group

Key Market Developments

• In June 2023, T-Mobile USA Inc. and the City of Bellevue worked together to launch a network-based Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. Together with T-Mobile's 5G network service, this technology will allow immediate interaction between traffic facilities vulnerable road users, and cars.

• In April 2023, Vodafone launched 5G Standalone connectivity over its standardised Mobile Private Network solution to offer ultra-low latency, high availability connectivity to power businesses into the future.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2032. Spherical Insights has segmented the global 5G services market based on the below-mentioned segments:

5G Services Market, Services Analysis

• Professional Services
• Managed Services

5G Services Market, Technology Analysis

• Wi-Fi
• High-Speed Package Access
• Radio Access Technologies
• GSM

5G Services Market, Communication Analysis

• eMBB
• MMTC
• URLLC
• FWA

5G Services Market, End-User Analysis

• Commercial
• Enterprises

5G Services Market, Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Uk
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa