The global cloud radio access network (C-RAN) market was valued at USD 8.8 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 18.0% during the forecast period. Key players in the global C-RAN market are regularly focusing on new product development, partnerships, and collaborations to sustain and attain a competitive edge in the market. Further, mergers & acquisitions are other key strategies adopted by the players in the ecosystem. For instance, in 2023, Rakuten announced a strategic partnership with Altiostar to enhance its product portfolio across LTE and 5G technologies.
5G and LTE networks are expected to account for the larger market share in 2023
Based on network type, the C-RAN market is subdivided into 3G, and LTE & 5G. Among these, 5G and LTE networks held a larger share of the C-RAN market in 2023. Rapid growth in the communication traffic in terms of data and calls leads to increased power consumption at the network operator level. This acts as an opportunity for C-RAN technology which provides lower power consumption, improved coverage, and virtualization in terms of traffic management.
Segment / Key Players |
Categorization |
Architecture Type |
Centralized-RAN, Cloud/Virtualized RAN |
Network Type |
3G, LTE & 5G |
Component |
Infrastructure [Remote Radio Units, Baseband Units, Fronthaul], Software, Services [Consulting, Design & Deployment, Maintenance & Support, Others |
Deployment Model |
Indoor, Outdoor |
Key Players |
Nokia Corp, Cisco Systems, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, ZTE Corp, Altiostar, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, NEC Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Fujitsu, Intel Corporation, and ASOCS Ltd. |
Geography Insight
Geographically, North America held the largest share in the global cloud radio access network (C-RAN) market in 2023, owing to the high adoption rates. Besides, the region is connected with complex networks across the industries in diverse verticals, this will further upsurge the growth of the C-RAN market in years to come.
Competitive Insight
Some of the key players operating in the global cloud radio access network (C-RAN) market are Nokia Corp, Cisco Systems, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, ZTE Corp, Altiostar, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, NEC Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Fujitsu, Intel Corporation, and ASOCS Ltd.
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The report provides the market value for the base year 2023 and a yearly forecast till 2030 for revenue (USD Billion). The report segments the global cloud radio access network (C-RAN) market based on architecture type, network type, component, deployment model, and region.
Global Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Coverage
Architecture Type Insight and Forecast 2025 – 2030
Network Type Insight and Forecast 2025 – 2030
Component Insight and Forecast 2025– 2030
Deployment Model Insight and Forecast 2025 – 2030
Geographical Segmentation
Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
Rest of the World (RoW)