Radio access networks: worldwide forecast 2019–2023

This report provides forecasts for mobile network operator (MNO) spending on radio access network (RAN) equipment for 2019–2023. Spending on 5G-compatible RAN will increase at a CAGR of 62% as MNOs continue to build out their 5G networks. Non-5G spending will fall at CAGR of –16% and some 4G/5G spending will shift to virtual RAN (vRAN) technology.

This forecast report provides:

• a detailed, 5-year worldwide forecast for spending in the RAN equipment market, split into:
  • two market segments: sites and technology
  • five market sub-segments: macro, micro and mini-macro (sites), and 5G and non-5G (technology)
  • eight geographical regions: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP), emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP); Latin America (LATAM); the Middle East and North Africa (MENA); North America (NA); Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Western Europe (WE)
• an examination of key market drivers and inhibitors, and how they will change during the forecast period
• analysis of the business environment and regional dynamics that will influence the digital infrastructure market
• a detailed market definition
• recommendations for communications service providers (CSPs) and vendors.