Market Overview:
The global cloud-RAN market is expected to grow from USD 1.02 billion in 2018 to USD 3.73 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth of the global cloud-RAN market can be attributed to the increasing demand for bandwidth and rising number of subscribers across the globe. Moreover, the growing trend of virtualization and migration of network functions from hardware devices to software platforms is also fueling the growth of this market.
Product Definition:
Cloud-RAN is a term used to describe the deployment of Radio Access Networks in a cloud computing environment. Cloud-RAN deployments are often characterized by disaggregated baseband units (BBUs) and remote radio heads (RRHs). The benefits of Cloud-RAN include improved economics through scale, reduced capital expenditures, and increased flexibility.
BBU (Baseband Units):
Baseband units (BBU) are the fundamental building blocks of wireless communication systems. They are used for modulating and demodulating signals, error detection and correction codes in wireless communications. The growth factor in the global baseband unit market is determined by factors such as increasing demand for high-speed data transfer, growing adoption of cloud-radio access network technology among service providers, surging demand for mobile broadband services along with rising need to provide seamless connectivity to IoT devices.
RRU (Remote Radio Units):
Remote Radio Units (RRU) are small devices that act as a gateway between cellular networks and cloud-based radio access. They help in enhancing the capacity of mobile networks by increasing the number of connections that can be made simultaneously without any interference to each other. The primary function of an RRU is to provide seamless connectivity from a cellular network to multiple cloud-based radio accesses, which are used for LTE operations.
Application Insights:
The network services segment dominated the global cloud-RAN market in terms of revenue share in 2017. The increasing demand for 5G NR systems is expected to drive the growth of this segment over the forecast period. Cloud-based RAN solutions offer flexible deployment options and help operators optimize their existing infrastructure investments, which is expected to propel its adoption over the coming years.
The custom services segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth over the forecast period owing to a surge in demand from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs generally lack technical expertise, which can make it difficult for them to deploy their own equipment or access advanced technologies such as Software Defined Radio (SDR). As a result, they opt for cloud-based SDR solutions that offer easy set up procedures along with highly efficient radio hardware platforms.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing demand for 4G/LTE services and high penetration of cloud-based applications. Furthermore, growing number of service providers in this region is expected to drive regional market growth. Increasing investments in R&D activities by telecom operators and solution vendors are also contributing towards the industry expansion. For instance, China Telecom Corporation Limited (CTC) has announced plans for deploying 5G network infrastructure by 2020 with an investment of around USD X million.
North America held a substantial revenue share in 2017 owing to early adoption of technologies such as LTE Advanced Pro with HetNet and cloud-based solutions among others that are anticipated to continue driving regional growth over the forecast period.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for data-driven services: The growth of data-driven services is one of the key drivers for the Cloud-RAN market. The increasing demand for bandwidth and capacity to support these services is fueling the need for Cloud-RAN deployments.
- Proliferation of 5G networks: 5G networks are expected to play a major role in the development of Cloud-RAN market in coming years. They will offer faster speeds, low latency, and high reliability, which will be essential to support various applications such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT).
- Shift from CAPEX to OPEX model: A shift from CAPEX to OPEX model is another key driver for the growth of Cloud-RAN market. This shift is mainly driven by operators’ need to reduce capital expenses and improve operational efficiency.
- Emergence of virtualization technologies: Emergence of virtualization technologies such as network function virtualization (NFV) and software defined networking (SDN) is also contributing significantly towards the growth of Cloud-RAN market . These technologies help reduce deployment time and complexity while improving flexibility and scalability
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Cloud-RAN Market Research Report
By Type
BBU (Baseband Units), RRU (Remote Radio Units), Optical Transport Network, Servers, Processors, Measurement Device
By Application
Network Services, Custom Services, System Integration Services
By Companies
Intel, ZTE Corporation, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei Technologies, IBM
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
250
Number of Tables & Figures
175
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Cloud-RAN Market Report Segments:
The global Cloud-RAN market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
BBU (Baseband Units), RRU (Remote Radio Units), Optical Transport Network, Servers, Processors, Measurement Device
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
Network Services, Custom Services, System Integration 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:
- Intel
- ZTE Corporation
- Alcatel-Lucent
- Huawei Technologies
- IBM
Highlights of The Cloud-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:
- BBU (Baseband Units)
- RRU (Remote Radio Units)
- Optical Transport Network
- Servers
- Processors
- Measurement Device
- By Application:
- Network Services
- Custom Services
- System Integration 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-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?
Cloud-RAN is a cloud-based service that enables operators to deploy and manage radio networks. Cloud-RAN provides an end-to-end solution for network planning, design, deployment, management and monitoring.
Some of the major players in the cloud-ran market are Intel, ZTE Corporation, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei Technologies, IBM.
The cloud-ran market is expected to register a CAGR of 18.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Cloud-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-RAN Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Cloud-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-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-RAN Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Cloud-RAN Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Cloud-RAN Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Cloud-RAN 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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 BBU (Baseband Units)
5.2.2 RRU (Remote Radio Units)
5.2.3 Optical Transport Network
5.2.4 Servers
5.2.5 Processors
5.2.6 Measurement Device
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Cloud-RAN 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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Network Services
6.2.2 Custom Services
6.2.3 System Integration Services
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Cloud-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-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 Cloud-RAN Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Cloud-RAN 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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 BBU (Baseband Units)
9.6.2 RRU (Remote Radio Units)
9.6.3 Optical Transport Network
9.6.4 Servers
9.6.5 Processors
9.6.6 Measurement Device
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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Network Services
9.10.2 Custom Services
9.10.3 System Integration 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 Cloud-RAN Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Cloud-RAN 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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 BBU (Baseband Units)
10.6.2 RRU (Remote Radio Units)
10.6.3 Optical Transport Network
10.6.4 Servers
10.6.5 Processors
10.6.6 Measurement Device
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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Network Services
10.10.2 Custom Services
10.10.3 System Integration 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 Cloud-RAN Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Cloud-RAN 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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 BBU (Baseband Units)
11.6.2 RRU (Remote Radio Units)
11.6.3 Optical Transport Network
11.6.4 Servers
11.6.5 Processors
11.6.6 Measurement Device
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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Network Services
11.10.2 Custom Services
11.10.3 System Integration 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 Cloud-RAN Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Cloud-RAN 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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 BBU (Baseband Units)
12.6.2 RRU (Remote Radio Units)
12.6.3 Optical Transport Network
12.6.4 Servers
12.6.5 Processors
12.6.6 Measurement Device
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 Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Network Services
12.10.2 Custom Services
12.10.3 System Integration 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) Cloud-RAN Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Cloud-RAN 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) Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 BBU (Baseband Units)
13.6.2 RRU (Remote Radio Units)
13.6.3 Optical Transport Network
13.6.4 Servers
13.6.5 Processors
13.6.6 Measurement Device
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) Cloud-RAN Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Network Services
13.10.2 Custom Services
13.10.3 System Integration 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-RAN Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Cloud-RAN Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Intel
14.3.2 ZTE Corporation
14.3.3 Alcatel-Lucent
14.3.4 Huawei Technologies
14.3.5 IBM
