Report Overview
Japan 5G small cell market is anticipated to grow from US$133.040 million in 2022 to US$552.630 million in 2029 at a CAGR of 22.56%.
Japan 5G Small Cell Market Growth Drivers:
Low Cost in Comparison to Macro-cell Base Station
The government of Japan has announced various policies and schemes to bolster 5G deployment, which has enhanced the 5G network density. Small cells are used to deliver high-performance capabilities and work toward boosting the network signal and extending coverage in indoor spaces such as residential units, enterprises, and other commercial establishments. Owing to their low radio frequency (RF) power output, footprint, range, and cost-effectiveness, small cells can also be deployed in lower settings, such as rural or remote areas. These factors will aid in market expansion during the forecast period.
Indoor Deployments
As per Nokia, indoor mobile constitutes 80% of mobile broadband traffic. Indoor small cells are considered an essential deployment option, as providing adequate indoor coverage can also be difficult. This is because the higher frequencies employed by 5G will likely be exposed to signal propagation limits, which was not the case with earlier mobile networks
The growing 5G subscription in Japan has opened new doors for the indoor deployment of the technology. For instance, the concept of a smart stadium and establishing a commercial private 5G network with dedicated base stations would utilize advanced technologies to create a customized user experience.
Furthermore, in March 2024, SoftBank Corp launched its “Private 5G (Dedicated Type) services that would enable organizations and local governments to develop customized 5G networks on their premises. The service is optimal for smart factories, would provide low latency, and assist operators in high-density logistics & warehousing activities.
Japan 5G Small Cell Market Emerging Opportunities:
Femtocell
By type, small cells are divided into femtocells & picocells, and microcells. Amongst these, femtocell & picocell will hold a notable share in volume terms during the projected period, owing to increased demand for residential and enterprise base stations.
FEMTOCELL PRODUCT EXAMPLE IN JAPAN
COMPANY NAME
|
PRODUCT |
DESCRIPTION |
Nokia | Smart Node Femtocells | The product, through its plug-and-play deployment, delivers a great customer experience in small indoor environments. Its self-optimizing network utilizes the existing LAN network, which ensures instant network coverage |
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FEMTOCELL, PICOCELL, AND MICROCELL
SPECIFICATIONS
| FEMTOCELL | PICOCELL | MICROCELL |
Transmit power | 20 dBm (~ 100 mW) | 24 dBm (~ 250 mW) | 33 dBm (~ 2 W) |
Power consumption | Low | Low | Moderate |
Distance Covered | Up to 32 feet | Up to 656 feet | Up to 1.2 miles |
Deployment | Indoor | Indoor and Outdoor | Indoor and Outdoor |
Number of Users | 8-16 | 32-64 | 200 |
Backhaul Connectivity | Wired, Fiber | Wired, Fiber | Wired, Fiber, Microwave |
Installation | User | Operator | Operator |
Source: Essentra Components
Disaggregated
Based on RAN architecture, small cells are segmented into integrated & dual-split and single-split.
Integrated & dual-split RAN architecture is expected to witness high CAGR throughout the forecast period. This is because various enterprise deployment scenarios can benefit from small-cell solutions built on this architecture.
SOME PRODUCT SOLUTIONS BY RAN ARCHITECTURE
By RAN Architecture
|
Company Name | Description |
Integrated | NXP Semiconductors N.V. | Integrated Small Cells are a key technology enabling private 5G enterprise and industrial networks. They provide higher power class support and a 100 MHz channel bandwidth. |
Disaggregated | Airspan Networks | The “OpenRange28 Air5G 7200 RDUs” from Airspan is based on the 3GPP split 2 architecture and enhances mobile broadband through its MIMO antenna array. |
Outdoor Small Cells
The 5G deployment has shown positive growth in Japan, backed by the government efforts and strategic initiatives of major players. This has provided new growth opportunities for the establishment of the outdoor base station, thereby augmenting the overall segment growth.
For instance, in February 2024, Ericsson Japan K.K., in collaboration with Softbank, successfully demonstrated high-speed automatic optimization of a 5G non-standalone network through external control.
List of Top Japan 5G Small Cell Companies:
To expand their market presence, leading market players, namely Qualcomm, Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, and Airspan, have undertaken business strategies such as collaboration, mergers, product development & launches, and investment in facility establishment. For instance,
In February 2023, Samsung was selected by the Japanese telecommunication service provider KDDI to use the former’s 5G standalone commercial network across Japan. The standalone solution supports 5G and 4G networks and is designed to offer overload work features that would assist in handling sudden spikes in network traffic.
PRODUCT OFFERINGS BY MAJOR PLAYERS IN JAPAN
Company Name
| Product | Description |
Ericsson |
Indoor AIR 1279
| Ericsson’s “Indoor AIR1297” is the world’s first indoor AIR (Antenna Integrated Radio) with an 800 MHz. The product brings 5GmmWave for small, medium, and large establishments with low energy consumption. |
Airspan
| AirVelocity 1901 | Airpsan’s “AirVelocity 1901” also comes in a CBRS variant. Its gNodeB architecture enables easy installation, and its compact form allows operators flexibility in mounting options. |
Japan 5G Small Cell Market Scope:
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Market Size in 2029 | USD 552.630 million |
| Forecast Unit | USD Million |
| Growth Rate | 22.56% |
| Study Period | 2019 to 2029 |
| Historical Data | 2019 to 2022 |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 – 2029 |
| Segmentation | Deployment, Architecture, Configuration, Type |
| Companies |
|
Japan’s Small Cell Market Segmentation:
By Deployment
Indoor
Outdoor
By Architecture
Integrated & Dual Split
Single-Split
By Configuration
Standalone
Non-Standalone
By Type
Femtocell & Picocell
Microcell
Market Segmentation
Deployment
Architecture
Configuration
Type
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1. Research Data
2.2. Assumptions
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3.1. Research Highlights
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Restraints
4.3. Bandwidth Availability
4.4. Number of Users
5. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS/POLICIES
6. JAPAN 5G SMALL CELL MARKET, BY DEPLOYMENT
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Indoor
6.3. Outdoor
7. JAPAN 5G SMALL CELL MARKET, BY ARCHITECTURE
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Integrated & Dual-Split
7.3. Single-Split
8. JAPAN 5G SMALL CELL MARKET, BY CONFIGURATION
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Standalone
8.3. Non-Standalone
9. JAPAN 5G SMALL CELL MARKET, BY TYPE
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Femtocell & Picocell
9.3. Microcell
10. RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENTS
11. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
11.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
11.2. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix
12. COMPANY PROFILES
12.1. Qualcomm
12.2. Airspan
12.3. Ericsson
12.4. Sercomm Corporation
12.5. NXP
12.6. Accuver Co., Ltd.
12.7. COMMSCOPE
12.8. Xilinx, Inc.
12.9. Samsung
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