The fifth-generation of mobile technology (5G technology) is expected to cater to the demand and business frameworks needed by and beyond 2020; but it is not without its disruptions. In addition to driving a connected society, 5G wireless technology will bring about socio-economic transformations through productivity, sustainability and well-being. Mobile 5G seems to be on course to be the next big thing in the global digital connectivity ecosystem. However, mobile 4G LTE will dominate in terms of volume for at least the next ten years. According to a Netscribes research, the global 5G market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 97% over a five-year period and will reach a value of USD 251 billion by 2025.

Key Growth Factors

The main driver of 5G is the ever-increasing demand for an enhanced mobile internet experience, clubbed with smartphone adoption among users. 5G technology will address rising bandwidth requirements, demand for advanced application services and improved acceptance of the Internet of Things (IOT).

Threats and Key Players

Well-defined 5G standards and a clean regulatory environment will help realize the full potential of 5G services. Inadequate spectrum and infrastructure would be the key hindrance for developing nations in the effort to adopt 5G services.

Top 10 global key service provider companies covered in the study include:

o China Mobile
o Verizon Communications
o AT&T
o Vodafone
o Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
o Sprint Corporation
o Deutsche Telekom
o Telefónica
o América Móvil
o China Telecommunications Corporation

What’s covered in the report:

o Drivers for 5G adaptation, trends, and challenges in the present telecommunication industry
o Total number of global and regional SIM cellular connections and SIM M2M cellular connections across 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
o Global and regional data usage for both SIM cellular connections and SIM M2M cellular connections across 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
o Global and regional data traffic for both SIM cellular connections and SIM M2M cellular connections across 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
o Potential 5G Global Landscape

Related Definitions:

Classic SIM Connection A subscriber identification module (SIM) is an integrated circuit(IC) that is designed to securely store the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related key, which are used for identification and authentication of subscribers on mobile telephony devices (such as mobile phones and computers). SIM cards are used on GSM phones, and they are required for newer LTE-capable handsets.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) SIM Connection– Refers to the technologies that enable devices/ machines and sensors or “things” within (The Internet Of Things) to communicate with each other – and with other Internet-enabled devices and systems.

Why buy?

o Get a broad understanding of the global 5G market, the dynamics of the market and the current state of the industry
o Understand SIM Cellular Connection and SIM M2M Cellular Connection advancements/ decay across 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G generations
o Recognize major competitors’ business and market dynamics, and respond accordingly

1. Chapter 1:- Executive Summary
a. Market Segmentation
b. Key Questions Answered in This Study
c. Executive Summary
d. Telecommunication Industry Evolution
e. Global 5G Overview- 2025
f. Global 5G Depiction Landscape

2. Chapter 2:- Global- Market Overview
a. Global Market Drivers
i. IOT/ M2M (Industry Penetration)
ii. IOT/ M2M (Applications)
iii. Enhanced Mobile Broadband
iv. Smartphone Adaptation
v. Data Density
b. Global Market Size- SIM Cellular Connections
c. Global Market Size- SIM M2M Cellular Connections
d. Global Market Size- Data consumption by SIM Cellular Connections
e. Global Market Size- Data consumption by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
f. Global Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM Cellular Connections
g. Global Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
h. Global Market Size- Revenue

3. Chapter 3:- North America- Market Overview
a. North America -Market Drivers
b. North America Market Size- SIM Cellular Connections
c. North America Market Size- SIM M2M Cellular Connections
d. North America Market Size- Data Usage by SIM Cellular Connections
e. North America Market Size- Data Usage by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
f. North America Market Size-Data Traffic by SIM Cellular Connections
g. North America Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
h. North America Market Size- Revenue
i. North America- Market Trends
j. North America- Market Challenges

4. Chapter 4:- Europe- Market Overview
a. Europe- Market Drivers
b. Europe Market Size- SIM Cellular Connections
c. Europe Market Size- SIM M2M Cellular Connections
d. Europe Market Size- Data Usage by SIM Cellular Connections
e. Europe Market Size- Data Usage by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
f. Europe Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM Cellular Connections
g. Europe Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
h. Europe Market Size- Revenue
i. Europe- Market Trends
j. Europe- Market Challenges

5. Chapter 5:- Asia Pacific- Market Overview
a. Asia Pacific- Market Drivers
b. Asia Pacific Market Size- SIM Cellular Connections
c. Asia Pacific Market Size- SIM M2M Cellular Connections
d. Asia Pacific Market Size- Data Usage by SIM Cellular Connections
e. Asia Pacific Market Size- Data Usage by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
f. Asia Pacific Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM Cellular Connections
g. Asia Pacific Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
h. Asia pacific Market Size- Revenue
i. Asia Pacific- Market Trends
j. Asia Pacific- Market Challenges

6. Chapter 6:- Latin America- Market Overview
a. Latin America- Market Drivers
b. Latin America Market Size- SIM Cellular Connections
c. Latin America Market Size- SIM M2M Cellular Connections
d. Latin America Market Size- Data Usage by SIM Cellular Connections
e. Latin America Market Size- Data Usage by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
f. Latin America Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM Cellular Connections
g. Latin America Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
h. Latin America Market Size- Revenue
i. Latin America- Market Trends
j. Latin America- Market Challenges

7. Chapter 7:- Middle East and Africa- Market Overview
a. Middle East and Africa – Market Drivers
b. Middle East and Africa Market Size- SIM Cellular Connections
c. Middle East and Africa Market Size- SIM M2M Cellular Connections
d. Middle East and Africa Market Size- Data Usage by SIM Cellular Connections
e. Middle East and Africa Market Size- Data Usage by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
f. Middle East and Africa Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM Cellular Connections
g. Middle East and Africa Market Size- Data Traffic by SIM M2M Cellular Connections
h. Middle East and Africa Market Size- Revenue
i. Middle East and Africa – Market Trends
j. Middle East and Africa – Market Challenges

8. Chapter 8:- 5G Global Landscape- Tests, Trials, and Demonstrations
a. Company Overview – China Mobile
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
b. Company Overview – Verizon Communications
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
c. Company Overview – AT&T
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
d. Company Overview – Vodafone
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
e. Company Overview – Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
f. Company Overview – Sprint Corporation
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
g. Company Overview – Deutsche Telekom
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
h. Company Overview – Telefónica
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
i. Company Overview – América Móvil
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments
j. Company Overview – China Telecommunications Corporation
i. Key Highlights
ii. 5G Growth Strategy and Investments

9. Chapter 9:- 5G-The Road Ahead
a. 5G Impact on Media Companies
b. 5G Impact on Connected Device Makers
c. 5G Impact on Network Operators
d. 5G Impact on Network Suppliers

10. Chapter 10:- Appendix
a. Research Methodology
b. Assumptions
c. About Netscribes Inc

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First deployed by South Korean operators in 2012, VoLTE is continuing to gain momentum globally. As of Q2’2018, more than 140 mobile operators have commercially launched VoLTE services, and several roaming and interoperability agreements are already in place.

SNS Telecom & IT estimates that VoLTE service revenue will grow at a CAGR of approximately 30% between 2018 and 2021. By the end of 2021, VoLTE subscriptions will account for more than $280 Billion in annual service revenue. Although traditional voice services will constitute a major proportion of this figure, more than 16% of the revenue will be driven by voice based IoT applications, video calling and supplementary services.

The “VoLTE (Voice over LTE) Ecosystem: 2018 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the VoLTE ecosystem including market drivers, challenges, enabling technologies, applications, key trends, standardization, regulatory landscape, mobile operator case studies, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for VoLTE-capable device shipments, subscriptions, service revenue and infrastructure investments from 2018 till 2030. The forecasts cover 14 submarkets and 6 regions.

The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.

Topics Covered
The report covers the following topics:
– VoLTE ecosystem
– Market drivers and barriers
– VoLTE infrastructure, devices, roaming and interconnection technology
– Case studies of over 20 commercial VoLTE deployments
– OTT mobile voice and video services
– Complimentary technologies including Wi-Fi calling, RCS and WebRTC
– Vertical market opportunities including voice based IoT applications and MCPTT (Mission Critical Push-to-Talk) voice services
– VoLTE services over MVNO networks
– Service assurance platforms for VoLTE
– Regulatory landscape, collaborative initiatives and standardization
– Industry roadmap and value chain
– Profiles and strategies of more than 100 leading ecosystem players including device OEMs, VoLTE solution providers and mobile operators
– Strategic recommendations for VoLTE solution providers and mobile operators
– Market analysis and forecasts from 2018 till 2030

Forecast Segmentation
VoLTE subscription, service revenue, device and infrastructure revenue forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:
VoLTE-Capable Devices
– Handsets
○ Smartphones & Phablets
○ Feature Phones
– Smartwatches & Wearables
– Tablets, CPEs & Other Devices
– IoT Modules

VoLTE Subscriptions & Services
– Voice Telephony
– Video & Supplementary Services
– Voice Based IoT Applications

VoLTE Infrastructure
– CSCF (Call Session Control Function) Servers
– SBCs (Session Border Controllers)
– VoLTE Application Servers
– Other IMS Elements (HSS, BGCF, MGCF & MRF)
– VoLTE-Capable Policy Control Solutions

Regional Markets
– Asia Pacific
– Eastern Europe
– Latin & Central America
– Middle East & Africa
– North America
– Western Europe

Key Questions Answered
The report provides answers to the following key questions:
– How big is the VoLTE opportunity?
– What trends, challenges and barriers are influencing its growth?
– How is the ecosystem evolving by segment and region?
– What will the market size be in 2021 and at what rate will it grow?
– Which regions and countries will see the highest percentage of growth?
– How will VoLTE-capable device shipments grow over time?
– Who are the key market players and what are their strategies?
– How can VoLTE help operators in reducing the flow of voice subscribers to OTT application providers?
– What are the prospects of Wi-Fi calling, RCS and WebRTC?
– What much will operators invest in VoLTE service assurance solutions?
– How can mobile operators and MVNOs capitalize on VoLTE to drive revenue growth?
– How can VoLTE help operators in refarming their 2G and 3G spectrum assets?
– What is the status of international roaming and VoLTE-to-VoLTE interconnection agreements?
– What strategies should VoLTE solution providers and mobile operators adopt to remain competitive?

Key Findings
The report has the following key findings:
– By 2021, SNS Telecom & IT estimates that VoLTE subscriptions will account for over $280 Billion in annual service revenue, as mobile operators remain committed to VoLTE as the long term solution to secure a fully native IP-based telephony experience.
– Besides smartphones, VoLTE technology is increasingly being integrated into other devices including feature phones, IoT modules and wearables such as smart watches.
– In certain technically advanced markets, mobile operators have already begun the process of switching off their legacy circuit switched 2G and 3G networks, as voice traffic transitions to VoLTE networks.
– Nearly all VoLTE operators are integrating their VoLTE services with Wi-Fi calling in a bid to offer voice services in areas where their licensed spectrum coverage is limited.
– The VoLTE infrastructure vendor arena is continuing to consolidate with several prominent M&A deals such as the merger of Sonus Networks and GENBAND to form Ribbon Communications, Cisco’s acquisition of BroadSoft, and Metaswitch Networks’ acquisition of OpenCloud to offer a pure-play software VoLTE solution.

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Initially popularized by Japanese and South Korean mobile operators, C-RAN technology is beginning to gain momentum worldwide with major tier 1 operators – including Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint, China Mobile, Vodafone, TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile), Orange and Telefónica – seeking to leverage the benefits of centralized baseband processing.

SNS Research estimates that global investments in C-RAN architecture networks will reach nearly $9 Billion by the end of 2017. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 24% between 2017 and 2020. These investments will include spending on RRHs (Remote Radio Heads), BBUs (Baseband Units) and fronthaul transport network equipment.

The “C-RAN (Centralized Radio Access Network) Ecosystem: 2017 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the C-RAN ecosystem including enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, regulatory landscape, deployment models, operator case studies, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for C-RAN infrastructure investments from 2017 till 2030. The forecasts cover 3 individual submarkets and 6 regions.

The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.

Topics Covered
The report covers the following topics:
– C-RAN ecosystem
– Market drivers and barriers
– Key architectural components (RRH, BBU and fronthaul)
– Competing RAN architectures including traditional macrocell base stations, standalone small cells and DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)
– Key trends including baseband functional splitting, enterprise RAN, vRAN (Virtualized RAN)/Cloud RAN, MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) and RANaaS (RAN-as-a-Service)
– Fronthaul networking technologies and interface options
– C-RAN deployment models and mobile operator case studies
– Regulatory landscape and standardization
– Industry roadmap and value chain
– Profiles and strategies of over 230 leading ecosystem players including enabling technology providers, radio equipment suppliers, BBU vendors, fronthaul network equipment vendors and mobile operators
– Strategic recommendations for ecosystem players including C-RAN solution providers and mobile operators
– Market analysis and forecasts from 2017 till 2030

Forecast Segmentation
Market forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:

Submarket Segmentation
– RRHs (Remote Radio Heads)
– BBUs (Baseband Units)
– Fronthaul

Air Interface Technology Segmentation
– 3G & LTE
– 5G NR (New Radio)

Network Architecture Segmentation
– Non-Virtualized C-RAN
– vRAN/Cloud RAN

Deployment Model Segmentation
– Indoor
– Outdoor

Cell Size Segmentation
– Small Cells
– Macrocells

Fronthaul Transport Network Technology Segmentation
– Dedicated Fiber
– WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing)
– OTN (Optical Transport Network)
– PON (Passive Optical Network)
– Ethernet
– Microwave
– Millimeter Wave
– G.Fast & Others

Regional Markets
– Asia Pacific
– Eastern Europe
– Middle East & Africa
– Latin & Central America
– North America
– Western Europe

Key Questions Answered
The report provides answers to the following key questions:
– How big is the C-RAN opportunity?
– What trends, challenges and barriers are influencing its growth?
– How is the ecosystem evolving by segment and region?
– What will the market size be in 2020 and at what rate will it grow?
– Which submarkets will see the highest percentage of growth?
– How can C-RAN facilitate the management of interference and LTE-Advanced features such as CoMP (Coordinated Multi-Point)?
– What are the benefits and drawbacks of each baseband functional split option?
– How can C-RAN reduce the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of RAN deployments?
– What are the prospects of wireless fronthaul technologies?
– Is Ethernet a feasible solution for fronthaul networking?
– How big is the market for vRAN/Cloud RAN networks?
– How can mobile operators future-proof their RAN investments for 5G upgrades?
– Who are the key market players and what are their strategies?
– What strategies should C-RAN solution providers and mobile operators adopt to remain competitive?

Key Findings
The report has the following key findings:
– Expected to reach nearly $9 Billion in global spending by the end of 2017, C-RAN is increasingly becoming the preferred approach to deploy future mobile networks. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 24% between 2017 and 2020.
– Small cells are also beginning to be deployed in a C-RAN architecture to leverage the benefits of resource pooling and multi-cell coordination. This trend is particularly prevalent in the indoor and enterprise segments, with a number of dedicated vendor solutions such as CommScope’s OneCell, SpiderCloud’s E-RAN, Ericsson’s Radio Dot, and Huawei’s LampSite.
– Mobile operators are exploring multiple baseband functional split options for C-RAN implementation, as they seek to ease the transition to 5G networks while reducing fronthaul costs.
– By the end of 2020, SNS Research estimates that vRAN/Cloud RAN deployments with virtualized baseband processing will account for nearly 20% of all C-RAN investments.
– The vendor arena is continuing to consolidate with several prominent M&A deals such as Mavenir Systems’ recent merger with C-RAN specialist Ranzure Networks, which has positioned the company as an end-to-end provider of 5G-ready mobile network solutions.

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In fact, many mobile operators are betting on 5G to diversify their revenue streams, as conventional voice and data service ARPUs decline globally. For example, South Korea’s KT has established a dedicated business unit for holograms, which it envisions to be a key source of revenue for its future 5G network.

At present, the 3GPP and other SDOs (Standards Development Organizations) are engaged in defining the first phase of 5G specifications. However, pre-standards 5G network rollouts are already underway, most notably in the United States and South Korea, as mobile operators rush to be the first to offer 5G services. SNS Research estimates that by the end of 2017, pre-standards 5G network investments are expected to account for over $250 Million.

Although 2020 has conventionally been regarded as the headline date for 5G commercialization, the very first standardized deployments of the technology are expected to be commercialized as early as 2019 with the 3GPP’s initial 5G specifications set to be implementation-ready by March 2018. Between 2019 and 2025, we expect the 5G network infrastructure market to aggressively grow at a CAGR of nearly 70%, eventually accounting for $28 Billion in annual spending by the end of 2025. These infrastructure investments will be complemented by annual shipments of up to 520 Million 5G-capable devices.

The “5G Wireless Ecosystem: 2017 – 2030 – Technologies, Applications, Verticals, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the emerging 5G ecosystem including key market drivers, challenges, enabling technologies, usage scenarios, vertical market applications, mobile operator deployment commitments, case studies, spectrum availability/allocation, standardization, research initiatives and vendor strategies. The report also presents forecasts for 5G investments and operator services.
The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report, as well as a 5G deployment tracking database covering over 60 global 5G trials, demos and commercial deployment commitments (as of Q1’2017).

Topics Covered
The report covers the following topics:
– 5G NR (New Radio) and NextGen (Next Generation) system architecture
– Market drivers and barriers to the adoption of 5G networks
– 5G requirements, usage scenarios, vertical markets and applications
– Key enabling technologies including air interface design, higher frequency radio access, advanced antenna systems, flexible duplex schemes, D2D (Device-to-Device) connectivity, dynamic spectrum access, self-backhauling and network slicing
– Complementary concepts including NFV, SDN, hyperscale data centers, Cloud RAN, satellite communications and aerial networking platforms
– Case studies and review of mobile operator 5G commitments
– 5G standardization, development and research initiatives
– Analysis of spectrum availability and allocation strategies for 5G networks
– Competitive assessment of vendor strategies
– Review of investments on R&D and pre-standards 5G networks
– Standardized 5G infrastructure, user equipment and operator service forecasts till 2030

Forecast Segmentation
Market forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:

5G R&D Investments
– New Air Interface & Millimeter Wave Radio Access
– MIMO, Beamforming & Advanced Antenna Technologies
– Spectrum Sharing, Aggregation & Interference Management
– Virtualization & Cloud RAN
– Network Slicing & Other Technologies

Pre-Standards 5G Network Investments
– Pre-Standards Base Stations
– Pre-Standards User Equipment
– Transport Networking & Other Investments

Standardized 5G Infrastructure Investments
– 5G NR (New Radio)
 Distributed Macrocell Base Stations
 Small Cells
 RRHs (Remote Radio Heads)
 C-RAN BBUs (Baseband Units)
– NextGen (Next Generation) Core Network
– Fronthaul & Backhaul Networking

Standardized 5G User Equipment Investments
– Handsets
– Tablets
– Embedded IoT Modules
– USB Dongles
– Routers

5G Operator Services
– Subscriptions
– Service Revenue

Regional Segmentation
– Asia Pacific
– Eastern Europe
– Latin & Central America
– Middle East & Africa
– North America
– Western Europe

Key Questions Answered
The report provides answers to the following key questions:
– How big is the opportunity for 5G network infrastructure, user equipment and operator services?
– What trends, challenges and barriers will influence the development and adoption of 5G?
– How will 5G drive the adoption of AR (Augmented Reality)/VR (Virtual Reality) applications such as 3D holographic telepresence and 360 degree streaming of live events?
– How have advanced antenna and chip technologies made it possible to utilize millimeter wave spectrum for mobile communications in 5G networks?
– How can non-orthogonal multiple access schemes such as RSMA (Resource Spread Multiple Access) enable 5G networks to support higher connection densities for Millions of IoT devices?
– What will be the number of 5G subscriptions in 2019 and at what rate will it grow?
– Which regions and countries will be the first to adopt 5G?
– Which frequency bands are most likely to be utilized by 5G networks?
– Who are the key 5G vendors and what are their strategies?
– Will 5G networks rely on a disaggregated RAN architecture?
– How will 5G impact the fiber industry?
– Will satellite communications and aerial networking platforms play a wider role in 5G networks?

Key Findings
The report has the following key findings:
– The Unites States and South Korea are spearheading early investments in pre-standards 5G trial networks, as mobile operators rush to be the first to offer 5G networks. SNS Research estimates that by the end of 2017, pre-standards 5G network investments are expected to account for over $250 Million.
– Following completion of the 3GPP’s first phase of 5G specifications in March 2018, SNS Research expects that early adopters across the globe will simultaneously begin commercializing 5G services in 2019.
– Between 2019 and 2025, we expect the 5G network infrastructure market to aggressively grow at a CAGR of nearly 70%, eventually accounting for $28 Billion in annual spending by the end of 2025.
– Although early 5G R&D investments have primarily targeted the radio access segment, network-slicing has recently emerged as necessary “end-to-end” capability to guarantee performance for different 5G applications which may have contrasting requirements.
– In order to support diverse usage scenarios, 5G networks are expected to utilize a variety of frequency bands ranging from established sub-6 GHz cellular bands to millimeter wave spectrum.

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Commonly referred to as FWA, Fixed Wireless Access has emerged as one of the most predominant use cases for early 5G network rollouts. Multiple mobile operators and service providers are initially seeking to capitalize on 5G as a fixed wireless alternative to deliver last-mile connectivity – at multi-hundred Megabit and Gigabit speeds – in areas with insufficient fiber holdings.

The very first standardized deployments of 5G-based FWA are expected to be commercialized as early as 2019. Largely driven by early commercial rollouts by Verizon Communications and AT&T in the United States, 5G-based FWA subscriptions are expected to account for $1 Billion in service revenue by the end of 2019 alone. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 84% between 2019 and 2025, eventually accounting for more than $40 Billion.

The “5G for FWA (Fixed Wireless Access): 2017 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the emerging 5G-based FWA ecosystem including key market drivers, challenges, enabling technologies, revenue potential, application scenarios, service provider deployment commitments, case studies, spectrum availability/allocation, vendor profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for 5G-based FWA investments and operator services.

The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.

Topics Covered
The report covers the following topics:
– 5G architecture, requirements and applications
– Market drivers and barriers to the adoption of 5G
– Key enabling technologies and complementary concepts
– Business case and application scenarios for 5G-based FWA
– Analysis of spectrum availability and allocation for 5G-based FWA
– Case studies of 13 FWA deployments based on 5G and other wireless technologies
– Company profiles and strategies of 80 FWA vendors
– Strategic recommendations for vendors and service providers
– Market analysis and forecasts till 2030

Forecast Segmentation
Market forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:

5G Infrastructure Investments
– 5G NR (New Radio) Infrastructure
– NextGen (Next Generation) Core Network
– Fronthaul & Backhaul Networking

5G-Based FWA User Equipment Investments
– Unit Shipments
– Unit Shipment Revenue

5G-Based FWA Operator Services
– Subscriptions
– Service Revenue

Application Scenario Segmentation
– Broadband Internet
– Pay TV
– IoT & Other Applications

User Base Segmentation
– Residential
– Business

Regional Segmentation
– Asia Pacific
– Eastern Europe
– Latin & Central America
– Middle East & Africa
– North America
– Western Europe

Key Questions Answered
The report provides answers to the following key questions:
– How big is the opportunity for 5G-based FWA?
– What trends, challenges and barriers will influence the development and adoption of 5G-based FWA?
– How have advanced antenna and chip technologies made it possible to utilize millimeter wave spectrum for 5G-based FWA?
– What are the key application scenarios for 5G-based FWA?
– Can 5G-based FWA enable mobile operators to tap into the pay TV market?
– How can mobile operators leverage early deployments of 5G-based FWA to better prepare their networks for planned 5G mobile service rollouts?
– What will be the number of 5G-based FWA subscriptions in 2019 and at what rate will it grow?
– Which regions and countries will be the first to adopt 5G-based FWA?
– Which frequency bands are most likely to be utilized by 5G-based FWA deployments?
– What is the cost saving potential of 5G-based FWA for last-mile connectivity?
– Who are the key market players and what are their strategies?
– What strategies should 5G-based FWA vendors and service providers adopt to remain competitive?

Key Findings
The report has the following key findings:
– 5G-based FWA subscriptions are expected to account for $1 Billion in service revenue by the end of 2019 alone. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 84% between 2019 and 2025, eventually accounting for more than $40 Billion.
– SNS Research estimates that 5G-based FWA can reduce the initial cost of establishing last-mile connectivity by as much as 40% – in comparison to FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises). In addition, 5G can significantly accelerate rollout times by eliminating the need to lay cables as required for FTTP rollouts.
– The 28 GHz frequency band is widely preferred for early 5G-based FWA deployments, as many vendors have already developed 28 GHz-capable equipment – driven by demands for early field trials in multiple markets including the United States and South Korea.
– Millimeter wave wireless connectivity specialists are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for 5G-based FWA. However, in order to compete effectively against existing mobile infrastructure giants, they will need to closely align their multi-gigabit capacity FWA solutions with 3GPP specifications.
– While many industry analysts believe that 5G-based FWA is only suitable for densely populated urban areas, a number of rural carriers – including C Spire and U.S. Cellular – are beginning to view 5G as a means to deliver last-mile broadband connectivity to underserved rural communities.

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