The global 5G transport market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.58% between 2025 and 2030.
The introduction of 5G has expanded its capabilities to provide an extensive array of wireless services to users across various access platforms and multi-layer networks. The foundation of the 5G mobile network lies in its transport system, which connects all RAN nodes with the Core through either fiber or microwave connections. This transport infrastructure is typically divided into front-haul and backhaul segments, with the former connecting radio units to basebands and the latter linking basebands to the core. These transport networks need to ensure efficient operations.
Transport Network Priorities in 5G Phase
The transition to advanced 5G services from higher data rates will greatly impact the transport networks that support them. Currently, 5G commercialization is underway. As the transport network adapts to support 5G-Advanced, its capacity will continue to be the focus. Based on a survey conducted by Heavy Reading, implementing Cloud RAN (also known as virtualized RAN or vRAN is the primary initiative that network operators aim to implement in the next three years. Out of the operators surveyed, 59% anticipate implementing RAN virtualization by 2025. In February 2023, Heavy Reading conducted its fourth annual 5G Transport Market Leadership Survey in collaboration with project partners Ericsson, Fujitsu, and Nokia. The 2023 survey garnered 87 responses from qualified network operators worldwide. These respondents offered insights on topics like transport deployment challenges, fronthaul networks, RAN centralization, routing, synchronization, as well as 5G edge connectivity and its projected timelines.
Fusion Network Infrastructure
The implementation of segment routing in a converged multi-domain, multi-layer network will enhance network scalability and flexibility in preparation for the 5G launch. The Fusion Network Architecture is designed to offer the necessary scalability and flexibility for creating and providing new services, ultimately enhancing business agility by streamlining network architecture and operations. This involves the convergence of mobile and fixed networks, as well as the automation of multi-layer networks across packet, optical, and microwave domains.
Mobile transport is a key ingredient for the success of FWA IN the Global 5G transport market
The Ericsson Mobility Report as of June 2023 projects a significant surge in global mobile data usage from 19.307 FWA connections in 2022 to 236.222 in 2028, showcasing an unprecedented growth trend over the span of six years. This exponential increase underscores the escalating reliance on mobile devices and the internet, emphasizing the need for resilient network infrastructure to accommodate this escalating demand.
When deploying a new mobile network, even if it utilizes LTE access, it's essential to incorporate fundamental principles of the 5G system architecture. Operators should readily adopt these foundational concepts. The novel cloud RAN architecture tackles various challenges associated with constructing multi-vendor networks. Implementing the architecture division outlined earlier introduces two distinct transport areas known as fronthaul and midhaul.
Some of the leading players in the market include Apple Inc., MediaTek, and Norsat International Inc., among others. The major corporations provide a range of products that include the following:
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COMPANY NAME |
PRODUCT NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
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Nokia |
Nokia 1830 Time-sensitive Packet Switch (TPS) |
The Nokia 1830 Time-sensitive Packet Switch (TPS) portfolio enables efficient scaling of optical networking capacity for enhanced connectivity and diverse applications, including real-time services like mobile fronthaul, carrier Ethernet, industrial IoT, and residential broadband. |
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NEC |
Xhaul |
NEC's xHaul Transformation Services encompass all the essential elements required to guarantee optimal 5G performance and dependability within a diverse, multi-vendor environment. This comprehensive offering spans planning, design, operation, and optimization, infused with specialized tailoring and seamless integration throughout each stage. |
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 18.58% from 2022 to 2028 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segments Covered | Type, End-User, Service, Architecture, and Geography |
| Regions Covered | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| Companies Covered | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd, Cisco Systems, Inc., NEC Corporation, ZTE Corporation, FUJITSU, Qualcomm Technologies Inc, Tejas Networks Ltd. |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |