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Next-gen Mobile Networks
Overview
The Next-gen Mobile Networks industry focuses on significant upgrades to the current 4G/LTE mobile networks through the roll-out of 5G and 6G technologies. These upgrades promise faster speeds, with 5G potentially offering up to 100x that of 4G. They also offer lower latency and increased capacity and coverage. 5G and 6G networks use higher frequency radio waves to carry more data and are combined with macro cell towers and small cell stations, providing more precise coverage and boosting signal strength.
5G industry space is poised for a significant boom over the next few years. Global 5G connections surpassed 1.1 billion in 2022 and are expected to reach 5.9 billion by 2027, which equates to ~75% of the world's population. 6G technology is still in its early stages of R&D.
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Market Mapping
Earth-based service providers
Space-based service providers
Peripheral and embedded hardware
Telecom software
The Disruptors
Funding History
Competitive Analysis
Incumbents
Incumbents in the Next-gen Mobile Networks industry primarily consist of telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon, tech firms such as Cisco and VMware, and electronics manufacturers like Samsung and Intel. Many of these companies, including Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung, offer comprehensive solutions across multiple segments especially targeting the earth-based services, peripheral and embedded hardware, and telecom software segments.
Incumbents not only develop advanced telecom technologies internally but also form strategic partnerships with other industry leaders and third-party providers. These collaborations, spanning semiconductor firms, cloud services, and various other platforms, largely aim to enhance product capabilities and market presence. While less common, strategic acquisitions also occur, mostly to complement its product offerings (e.g., Qualcomm acquiring Cellwize in 2022).
Notable Investors
