Market Overview:
The global cloud radio access network (C-RAN) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for 5G services, rising adoption of virtualization and centralization technologies, and growing investments by telecom operators in C-RAN deployments. The global cloud radio access network (C-RAN) market can be segmented on the basis of type into centralized and virtualized C-RAN architectures. Centralized C-RAN architecture is more popular than virtualized C-RAN architecture, as it offers several benefits such as improved spectral efficiency, reduced latency, simplified management and operations, and economies of scale. However, with the advent of 5G services, there is an increasing demand for virtualized C- RAN architectures that can offer faster deployment timescales and better flexibility. On the basis of application, the global cloud radio access network (C - R AN) market can be segmented into hardware applications such as base stations/eNodeBs , RRHs , fronthaul links;and software applications such as Radio Resource Management (RRM), Mobility Management Entity(MME), Serving Gateway(SGW), Packet Data Network Gateway(PGW).
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Product Definition:
A Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) is a type of cellular network architecture that moves radio access functions, such as baseband processing and radio resource management, to the cloud. This allows operators to deploy smaller cell sites and provides a more efficient way to manage resources. C-RAN also makes it easier for operators to add new services and upgrade their networks.
Centralization:
Centralization is a process of grouping multiple radio nodes under a single point of control. In centralized radio access network (C-RAN), the core functionality such as cell edge data processing, handover and backhauling are performed at a central site instead of being distributed among various nodes in the network. The C-RAN architecture has been evolving with an aim to support large number of users at the cell edge and provide high bandwidth connectivity to serve their requirements effectively.
Virtualization:
Virtualization is a technology that allows multiple operating systems and applications to run simultaneously on the same hardware. It creates a virtual environment where each application has its own dedicated resources such as memory, processor time, and files. Virtualization makes it possible for several physical devices to operate as though they were installed on a single hardware platform.
Application Insights:
The services segment dominated the global market in terms of revenue share in 2017. The services include software-defined radio (SDR) and network-defined radio (NDR). SDR is a traditional approach to deliver cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions while NDR enables flexible RAN deployment models by enabling service providers to offer differentiated value for different applications.
Hardware segment is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period owing to its low cost, easy installation, and efficient management as compared with other C-RAN solutions such as virtualization or centralization. Hardware C-RAN solution consists of two parts - base station and remote head end. Base station includes physical layer components such as transceiver, antennae, etc., whereas remote head end comprises processing elements like microprocessor unit(s), memory devices(RAM/ROM), input/output devices like display screen & keyboard etc.
Regional Analysis:
The North American regional market dominated the global C-RAN market in terms of revenue share in 2017. The growth can be attributed to the presence of key service providers, such as Qualcomm Inc., and MediaTek Inc. In addition, increasing investments by these companies for deploying next-generation 5G mobile networks are expected to drive demand over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is projected to emerge as a lucrative region with significant growth opportunities over the forecast period owing to growing adoption of cloud services and rising number of smartphone users across countries such as China and India. Furthermore, increasing deployment/deployment of 5G infrastructure is further expected to fuel regional growth over the coming years. Moreover, increased government spending on developing smart cities initiative will also contribute toward industry expansion over this period (for instance; ‘Make in India’ movement).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for data-driven services: The growth of mobile data traffic and the increasing demand for data-driven services are the primary drivers for C-RAN market.
- Growing popularity of small cell deployments: Small cell deployments are growing in popularity to address the capacity and coverage needs in dense urban areas, which is a key opportunity area for C-RAN market growth.
- Proliferation of 5G technology: 5G technology is expected to drive significant changes in network architecture, which will create opportunities for C-RAN market growth.
- Shift from CAPEX to OPEX model: The shift from CAPEX to OPEX model is another key trend that is expected to drive C-RAN market growth over the next few years.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Research Report
By Type
Centralization, Virtualization
By Application
Hardware, Services
By Companies
Nokia Corporation, Cisco Systems, Samsung Co Ltd, ZTE Corporation, Altiostar, Ericsson AB, NEC Corporation, Huawei Technologies., Fujitsu, Intel Corporation, Mavenir Systems, Asocs Ltd.
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
170
Number of Tables & Figures
119
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Report Segments:
The global Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Centralization, Virtualization
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Hardware, Services
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Nokia Corporation
- Cisco Systems
- Samsung Co Ltd
- ZTE Corporation
- Altiostar
- Ericsson AB
- NEC Corporation
- Huawei Technologies.
- Fujitsu
- Intel Corporation
- Mavenir Systems
- Asocs Ltd.
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Highlights of The Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Centralization
- Virtualization
- By Application:
- Hardware
- Services
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
A Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) is a type of wireless network that enables mobile operators to provide high-speed, nationwide cellular service using small cells and distributed antenna systems. C-RAN can also be used to improve the performance of LTE networks by offloading traffic from cell towers.
Some of the key players operating in the cloud radio access network (c-ran) market are Nokia Corporation, Cisco Systems, Samsung Co Ltd, ZTE Corporation, Altiostar, Ericsson AB, NEC Corporation, Huawei Technologies., Fujitsu, Intel Corporation, Mavenir Systems, Asocs Ltd..
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Centralization
5.2.2 Virtualization
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Hardware
6.2.2 Services
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Centralization
9.6.2 Virtualization
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Hardware
9.10.2 Services
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Centralization
10.6.2 Virtualization
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Hardware
10.10.2 Services
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Centralization
11.6.2 Virtualization
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Hardware
11.10.2 Services
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Centralization
12.6.2 Virtualization
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Hardware
12.10.2 Services
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Centralization
13.6.2 Virtualization
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Hardware
13.10.2 Services
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Nokia Corporation
14.3.2 Cisco Systems
14.3.3 Samsung Co Ltd
14.3.4 ZTE Corporation
14.3.5 Altiostar
14.3.6 Ericsson AB
14.3.7 NEC Corporation
14.3.8 Huawei Technologies.
14.3.9 Fujitsu
14.3.10 Intel Corporation
14.3.11 Mavenir Systems
14.3.12 Asocs Ltd.
