Small Cell Networks Market - Forecast(2025 - 2031)
Small Cell Networks Market Overview
Small Cell Networks Market Size is forecast to reach $ 32,500 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 26.97% during forecast period 2024-2030. Small cells are low-powered cellular radio access nodes that operate in the licensed and unlicensed spectrum that have a range of 10 meters to a few kilometers. The world is currently heading toward 5G, which will bring data transformation speeds closer to real-time. As a result, there will be more demand for tiny cell networks. Nokia small cells, for instance, introduced additional mmWave and mid-band choices in February 2019 to provide excellent indoor and outdoor 5G coverage. The compact millimeter-wave (mmWave) radio provides cost-effective 5G outdoor coverage in high-traffic places including airports, stadiums, and congested pedestrian zones. Furthermore, the COVID-19 epidemic has a favorable influence on market growth. As a result of the epidemic, there has been an 80% spike in PC and smartphone upload traffic, with cameras, laptops, and PCs continuously streaming footage. Wi-Fi networks are transferring data like never before, and network issues are causing many teleconferencing, online education, and even medical apps to fail. The current scenario of the COVID-19 epidemic will boost the expansion of the small cell network market at these times of increased network demand. Hence, these factors will drive Small Cell Networks market size in the forecast period 2024-2030.
Report Coverage
The report: “Small Cell Networks Market – Forecast (2024-2030)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Small Cell Networks market.
By Product Type: Femtocell, Microcell, Picocell, Metrocell
By Service: Installation & Integration, Maintenance & Support, Network Planning & Design, Professional Service
By Operating Environment: Indoor Operating Environment, Outdoor Operating Environment
By Organization Size: Small Enterprises, Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises
By End-user-industry: Government, Retail, Education, Energy & Power, Healthcare, Hospitality, IT and Telecom, Others
By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), Europe(Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC(China, Japan India, SK, Aus and Others), South America(Brazil, Argentina and others) and RoW (Middle east and Africa)
Key Takeaways
- APAC region witness a significant market growth during the forecast period. Eminent countries such as India, China, and Japan are assisting the market's expansion. The market will be influenced by the fast increase in demand for high-speed data.
- The growing demand for mobile technology will help the market to flourish during the forecast period.
- The rising demand for regulating data traffic by using the Internet of Things also boost the small cell network market.
Small Cell Networks Market share in %, by Geography, 2020
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Small Cell Networks Market Segment Analysis- By Product Type
By product type, Small Cell Networks market is segmented into Femtocell, Microcell, Picocell, Metrocell. Femtocell is estimated to hold the highest market share among all the components during the forecast period 2024-2030. The attributing factor driving the market's growth is significant advancements in 4G and 5G infrastructure. In addition, the growing need for diverse networks throughout the world is propelling the industry forward. Increased demand for greater network coverage for high-quality video conferencing, calling, and downloading software and music has resulted from the widespread use of internet services and mobile phones. In accordance with this, the growing commercial use of femtocells in multi-tenant buildings, hotels, and office towers is fueling market expansion. Other important growth-inducing elements include device integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) to increase indoor coverage and keep the demand for smart devices active. Thus, above mentioned factors are analyzed to drive the market in the forecast period 2024-2030.
Small Cell Networks Market Segment Analysis- By End User Industry
This market is segmented into Government, Retail, Education, Energy & Power, Healthcare, Hospitality, IT and Telecom, Others, on the basis on end-user industry. IT and Telecom is anticipated to witness a significant amount of growth during the forecast period 2024-2030. Demand for sophisticated telecommunication networks is increasing as mobile data traffic increases. The rise in data use is met by the implementation of 5G, which will provide the needed network quality. Emerging network development requirements are projected to drive the small cell network market throughout the forecast period. Small cells are necessary in the modern environment for a variety of purposes, with higher bandwidth required as the number of linked devices grows. For example, Cisco Systems Inc. predicts that 500 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2030. Furthermore, 5G telecom providers are focusing on constructing tiny cells in the low-frequency band in order to provide customers with increased bandwidth offerings. CTIA, a trade group located in the United States that represents the wireless communications sector in the United States, predicted that the industry will require more than 800,000 small cells by 2026 in January 2020. T-Mobile had also employed over 25,000 additional towers and cell sites to provide 5G to 200 million points of presence by the end of 2023. (PoPs). Additionally, network operators interested in lowering CAPEX and OPEX expenses are looking at incorporating machine learning models into small cell designs.
Small Cell Networks Market Segment Analysis- By Geography
APAC region is estimated to witness significant market growth during the forecast period 2024-2030. The market growth is owing to the region's increasing internet penetration and proliferation of smart devices, as well as the region's ever-increasing presence of a large mobile workforce. The number of internet connections in India rose substantially to 782.86 million by April 2021, owing to the 'Digital India' campaign. 61% of all internet connections were in metropolitan areas, with 97% of wireless connections. Moreover, various partnerships between vendors in the area of 5G positively impact the market growth. For instance, In January 2023, TPG Telecom collaborated with China’s Huawei and placed small cell boxes on power poles across the suburb of Ryde, in Sydney’s north-west, to augment the Australian government’s plans for a 5G rollout. In May 2020, Bharti Airtel and Taiwan-based Sercomm jointly developed the world’s first vRAN-based TDD small cell, which offers a plug-and-play approach for the cloud radio network connection and will deliver enhanced efficiencies. Hence, this type of developments across industries are analysed to drive the market in the forecast period 2024-2030.
Small Cell Networks Market Drivers
Rising trend towards 5G drive the market growth for Small Cell Networks:
Small cells are an ideal match for the 5G revolution as they enhance data capacity while also assisting service providers in lowering total costs by removing costly rooftop equipment and installations, as well as leasing expenses. The tiny cell 5G network also aid in the improvement of mobile device performance by transmitting at lower levels, effectively lowering the power of cell phones and extending their battery life. The rising 5G technology and its growing deployment rate are driving the small cell market. The small cells 5G network industry benefits from the fast speeds and reduced latencies of 5G networks. To tackle the problem of mobile traffic congestion, next-generation wireless networks will be required. Governments all around the world have drafted supporting policies to aid businesses in R&D and push towards 5G commercialization. By 2025, China plans to have 576 million 5G connections, accounting for about 40% of all 5G connections worldwide.
Rising trend towards IOT across different end user verticals positively impacts the market growth:
The use of IoT in various industries such as IT & Telecom, Education, Healthcare, Government, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Others has been studied in order to drive the market. IoT is used in various industries because it offers real-time information, increases operational efficiency, optimizes production, and provides other benefits that influence the industry's efficiency while also acting as a driving force for the Small Cell Networks Market. Small Cell networks help to bring improved connectivity to the edge of existing macro networks, serving smaller pockets, especially in rural and urban areas. With the increasing adoption of IoT machines and sensors, small cell technologies have the potential to increase network penetration without compromising data speeds or power usage for existing and emerging devices According to G.E, the use of Industrial IoT has a 44 percent influence on worldwide energy usage. As a result, the use of IoT in industries is expected to be a driving factor for the Small Cell Networks Market over the projected period.
Small Cell Networks Market Challenges
Poor Backhaul Connectivity act as a hindrance to the market growth for Small Cell Networks:
The primary backhaul problem that mobile network operators had to cope with prior to deploying 5G networks has been the necessity for ultralow latency connection. Small cells are installed in areas of heavy network congestion or where macro cell coverage is weak, and backhaul and power are often unavailable. Radio backhaul is one possible solution to this problem, although unit size reduction and throughput testing are required for small-cell implementation.
Small Cell Networks Market Landscape
Technology launches, acquisitions, Partnerships and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Small Cell Networks market. In 2020, the market of Small Cell Networks industry outlook has been fragmented by several companies. Small Cell Networks top 10 companies include
- Ericsson
- CommScope Inc.
- Qualcomm Telecommunications
- Texas Instruments Incorporated
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Airspan Networks, Inc.
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Texas Instruments
- CommScope Inc.
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Cisco Systems, Inc, among others.
Acquisitions/Technology Launches
- In March 2020, the first commercial installation of Huawei's tiny cell 5G LampSite 300 MHz digital indoor system was completed by China Unicom Beijing and Huawei. The system, which was installed in the Beijing Long Distance Call Building, allows China Unicom Beijing and China Telecom Beijing to share network resources and has a downlink rate of up to 3.4 Gbps.
- In March 2020, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has partnered with Keysight Technologies, Inc. to accelerate the deployment of small cells using the 5G virtualized radio access network (vRAN) architecture. The solution uses Qualcomm FSM 100xx's 5G NR capabilities to speed up the verification of small cell RUs, allowing for a seamless transition from product design to production test.
LIST OF TABLES
1.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
1.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
1.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 ($M)
2.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
2.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
3.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 ($M)
3.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
3.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
3.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
4.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 ($M)
4.1 Government Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
4.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
4.3 Education Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
4.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
4.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
4.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Global Industry Research
5.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
5.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
5.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
6.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
6.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
6.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
6.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
6.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
7.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
7.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
7.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
7.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
8.Global Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units)
8.1 Government Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
8.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
8.3 Education Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
8.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
8.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
8.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 (Volume/Units) - Global Industry Research
9.North America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
9.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
9.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.North America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 ($M)
10.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
10.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.North America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 ($M)
11.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
11.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.North America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 ($M)
12.1 Government Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.3 Education Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
12.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.South America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
13.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
13.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.South America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 ($M)
14.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
14.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
15.South America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 ($M)
15.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
15.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
15.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
16.South America Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 ($M)
16.1 Government Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
16.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
16.3 Education Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
16.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
16.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
16.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
17.Europe Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
17.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
17.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
18.Europe Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 ($M)
18.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
18.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
18.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
18.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
19.Europe Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 ($M)
19.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
19.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
19.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.Europe Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 ($M)
20.1 Government Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.3 Education Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
20.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
21.APAC Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
21.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
21.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
22.APAC Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 ($M)
22.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
22.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
22.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
22.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
23.APAC Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 ($M)
23.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
23.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
23.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
24.APAC Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 ($M)
24.1 Government Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
24.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
24.3 Education Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
24.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
24.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
24.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
25.MENA Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Type Market 2023-2030 ($M)
25.1 Femtocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
25.2 Metrocell Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
26.MENA Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Service Market 2023-2030 ($M)
26.1 Installation & Integration Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
26.2 Maintenance & Support Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
26.3 Network Planning & Design Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
26.4 Professional Service Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
27.MENA Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By End User Market 2023-2030 ($M)
27.1 Consumer & Soho Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
27.2 Small & Medium Business Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
27.3 Large Enterprise Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
28.MENA Small Cell Networks Market Analysis By Vertical Market 2023-2030 ($M)
28.1 Government Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
28.2 Retail Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
28.3 Education Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
28.4 Energy & Power Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
28.5 Healthcare Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
28.6 Hospitality Market 2023-2030 ($M) - Regional Industry Research
LIST OF FIGURES
1.US Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
2.Canada Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
3.Mexico Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
4.Brazil Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
5.Argentina Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
6.Peru Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
7.Colombia Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
8.Chile Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
10.UK Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
11.Germany Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
12.France Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
13.Italy Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
14.Spain Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
16.China Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
17.India Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
18.Japan Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
19.South Korea Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
20.South Africa Small Cell Networks Market Revenue, 2023-2030 ($M)
21.North America Small Cell Networks By Application
22.South America Small Cell Networks By Application
23.Europe Small Cell Networks By Application
24.APAC Small Cell Networks By Application
25.MENA Small Cell Networks By Application
26.Alcatel-Lucent, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
27.Nokia Networks, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
28.ZTE Corporation, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
29.IP.Access, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
30.Ericsson, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
31.NEC Corporation, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)
32.Samsung, Sales /Revenue, 2015-2018 ($Mn/$Bn)