The global 5G Massive MIMO RAN market is valued at USD 11.651 billion in 2025.
5G technology is at its peak at present, more and more people are switching to 5G, as it is fast, reliable, and user-friendly. The massive MIMO RAN technology offers communication service providers a large bandwidth for a powerful 5G experience nationwide. Additionally, the massive MIMO technology can significantly improve systems capacity, but there are some challenges to be tackled while deploying. These challenges are coupled with three aspects of deploying 5G which are network coverage, user experience, and network capabilities.
The increasing demand for 5G and rising investment by companies in this technology are expected to boost the market growth in the projected period. For instance, in February 2024, Ericsson achieved a milestone of deploying 1,00,000 massive MIMO 5G radios for Airtel, across 12 cities within a record time of 500+ days. Since the launch of 5G technology in India, Airtel has been one of the major companies operating in the market.
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Access to mid-band spectrum
Access to mid-band spectrum has allowed carriers in various nations to implement Massive MIMO technology, resulting in significant network performance improvements. Moreover, some countries have introduced commercial 5G services utilizing mmWave spectrum. The ample spectrum resources available in millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands exceeding 24 GHz offer exceptional capacity, extremely high data throughput, and minimal latency.
Remarkable Implementation of 5G Network
The massive MIMO market finds its primary impetus in the deployment of 5G networks. These 5G networks offer faster data rates, reduced latency, and more reliable network connections, which are highly sought after by both consumers and businesses. This becomes increasingly crucial as the demand for data continues to rise.
According to 5G America, North America stands at the forefront of wireless 5G adoption, boasting a cumulative count of 119 million 5G connections. The penetration of 5G among the population in the North American market is rapidly nearing 32%, signifying significant growth. The region witnessed a remarkable increase of 52 million 5G connections throughout the year, marking a 78% surge from Q4 2021. In total, North America is expected to contribute 215 million 5G connections in 2023, driven by robust 5G smartphone shipments in the United States.
Giga-MIMO
The Giga-MIMO design leverages significantly more antennas than the 5G massive MIMO, making it possible to enhance mobile communications. Giga-MIMO, which can employ an order of magnitude more antenna elements compared to 5G massive MIMO, opens up broader bandwidth opportunities in the upper mid-band spectrum (ranging from 7 to 24 GHz). By combining the advantages of wide-band millimeter wave (mmWave) and wide-area sub-7 GHz frequencies, Giga-MIMO is poised to unlock new capabilities in the upper mid-band spectrum.
Some of the leading players in the market include Ericsson, Samsung, and NEC, among others. The product offerings of the major corporations include the following:
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COMPANY NAME |
PRODUCT NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
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Ericsson |
AIR 6476 |
Ericsson's latest Massive MIMO radio, the AIR 6476, will enhance network capacity, enabling us to provide high-quality mobile broadband services to our partners by utilizing the increased bandwidth available in the mid-band, ensuring robust 5G experiences across the country. |
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Samsung |
64T64R |
Samsung's 64T64R massive MIMO radio optimizes 5G performance within the mid-band spectrum. It harnesses Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) for superior efficiency, leveraging advanced features like 3D beamforming and increased MIMO layers to deliver extensive coverage, capacity, and performance while maintaining a streamlined form factor for simplified installation. |
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NEC |
32T32R |
NEC's 32T32R MIMO active antenna unit radios excel in providing capacity and performance on higher frequency bands for urban and suburban settings, operators may also need to leverage lower frequencies to ensure wide coverage. NEC Radio Units are adaptable to support a wide range of low- and mid-band frequencies that are commonly utilized by operators. Devices to autonomously receive messages from satellites, eliminating the need for manual message checks, a distinction from competing solutions. |
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market Size Value in 2025 | US$11.651 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR during the forecast period |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Regions Covered | Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The 5G Massive MIMO RAN Market is analyzed into the following segments: