5G Network Emulator Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Component (Hardware, Software), By Solution (UE & GNB Emulator, Network Emulator), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The 5G network emulator market is projected to at a CAGR of 15.24%, during the forecast period.

GROWTH DRIVERS

• Favorable investments in wireless infrastructure have bolstered the market expansion.

5G network emulator identifies the network anomalies and can stimulate various 5G cores, base stations & devices. It enables the user to create different network topologies per the drive and usage. The ongoing shift towards 5G technologies coupled with favorable efforts & investments for the development of wireless infrastructure has positively impacted the demand for network emulators for 5G since it enhances the ability to assess the spectrum performance.

According to the CTIA’s white paper “An Economy Analysis of Mobile Wireless Competition in the United States”, in 2022, the U.S. will have the highest 5G availability, with most of the population using 5G capable devices. Likewise, according to the Wireless Infrastructure Association, in 2022, the U.S. wireless & mobile industry invested US$11.9 billion into the country’s wireless to further bolster coverage expansion. In the same year, the wireless network expenses reached US$46 billion. Such high investments in wireless 5G infrastructure will drive the market demand and usage of network emulators, thereby augmenting the overall market expansion.

EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 5G IN THE NETWORK EMULATOR MARKET

• HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Based on components, the 5G network emulator market is divided into hardware and software. The former is estimated to constitute a considerable share during the forecast period, fuelled by the growing need to test 5G devices, network applications, security, base stations, IoT, and connected devices. The network emulators can validate the network performance and functionality through the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) Emulator, 5G UE + gNB Emulator, and Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) Emulator.

Additionally, the establishment of a strategic collaboration and agreement for the development of 5G network infrastructure has provided new market growth prospects.

For instance,

• In May 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced financial assistance of €360 million to TIM Group to develop next-generation network infrastructure that would carter the 5G expansion in Italy. The assistance is a collaboration between EIB and SASE and would establish the infrastructure by 2025 using a 700 MHz band. It supports the “2030 Digital Decade” goal of the EU, which defined ambitious digital plans for the next ten years, inclusive of establishing secured digital infrastructure.
• In February 2023, Keysight Technologies launched its “E7515R” based on the company’s “5G Network Emulation” platform. It is specifically designed to streamline network protocol, functional testing, and radio frequency of cellular IoT technologies inclusive of RedCap. The solution expands Keysight’s 5G Network Emulation product offerings and is ideal for mobile device validation.
• In March 2022, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that Japanese telecommunication service provider KDDI started using the former’s “HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen10 Plus” Telco server in the commercial operation of its O-RAN complaint 5G standalone base station. The usage would further enable KDDI to increase its 5G availability in Japan.

5G NETWORK EMULATOR MARKET GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE

The global 5G network emulator market comprises some major countries undertaking favorable initiatives. China is expected to witness a high CAGR during the forecasted period. In addition, some major countries include the USA, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The nations have taken several steps to boost the 5G infrastructure and complement the overall market growth. For instance,

• In June 2024, Nokia announced the expansion of its collaboration with Google Cloud. The former would provide the network software tools to developers, thereby enhancing their experience through generative AI solutions, including Gemini 1.5Pro Vertex AI. The solution would further expand Google’s standardized 5G network capabilities.
• In March 2022, Keysight Technologies introduced a range of upgrades in its “5G Network Emulation Solutions” compliant with the “3GPP Rel-15/16/17” features. This would enable chipset makers to develop innovative designs with advanced 5G capabilities that would have consumer, government, and industry applications.
• In February 2022, Anritsu Corporation, in collaboration with dSPACE, demonstrated the integration of sensor realistic simulation with a PC-based simulation system in a 5G network emulator. The integration would be used in 5G automotive applications such as an advanced intersection collision warning (AICW).

MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE MARKET

Some of the leading players in the market include Keysight Technologies, Polaris Networks, and Spirent Communications, among others. The product offerings of the major corporation include the following:

5G Network Emulator Market Scope: 

The 5G Network Emulator market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

• By Component
  • Hardware
  • Software
• By Solution
  • UE & gNB emulator
  • Network Emulator
• By Geography
  • Americas
    • United States
    • Others
  • Europe, Middle East, and Africa
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Others