The 5G network emulator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.80% between 2025 and 2030.
5G network emulator identifies the network anomalies and can stimulate various 5G cores, base stations & devices. It enables the user to create different network topologies per the drive and usage. The ongoing shift towards 5G technologies, coupled with favorable efforts & investments for the development of wireless infrastructure, has positively impacted the demand for network emulators for 5G since it enhances the ability to assess the spectrum performance.
According to the CTIA’s white paper “An Economic Analysis of Mobile Wireless Competition in the United States”, in 2022, the U.S. will have the highest 5G availability, with most of the population using 5 G-capable devices. Likewise, according to the Wireless Infrastructure Association, in 2022, the U.S. wireless & mobile industry invested US$11.9 billion into the country’s wireless infrastructure to further bolster coverage expansion. In the same year, the wireless network expenses reached US$46 billion. Such high investments in wireless 5G infrastructure will drive the market demand and usage of network emulators, thereby augmenting the overall market expansion.
Based on components, the 5G network emulator market is divided into hardware and software. The former is estimated to constitute a considerable share during the forecast period, fuelled by the growing need to test 5G devices, network applications, security, base stations, IoT, and connected devices. The network emulators can validate the network performance and functionality through the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) Emulator, 5G UE + gNB Emulator, and Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) Emulator.
Additionally, the establishment of a strategic collaboration and agreement for the development of 5G network infrastructure has provided new market growth prospects.
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The global 5G network emulator market comprises some major countries undertaking favorable initiatives. China is expected to witness a high CAGR during the forecasted period. In addition, some major countries include the USA, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The nations have taken several steps to boost the 5G infrastructure and complement the overall market growth. For instance,
Some of the leading players in the market include Keysight Technologies, Polaris Networks, and Spirent Communications, among others. The product offerings of the major corporation include the following:
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COMPANY NAME |
PRODUCT NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
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Keysight Technologies |
E6640A Wireless Test Set |
Keysight’s “E6640A Wireless Test Set” uses the company’s industry-proven platform for multiformat and multidevice non-signaling manufacturing tests. The product integrates 5G NR waveform & measurement software for verifying the mobile’s RF performance. |
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Polaris Networks |
NetTest 5G Network Emulators |
The “NetTest 5G Network Emulator” simulates all 5G network elements, namely 5G devices, 5G Core, and 5G Network. The solution is compliant with 3GPP release 16, which dictates the requirement that users can simulate network procedures and operations. |
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Simnovus |
Advanced Network Simulator |
The “Advanced Network Simulator” provided by Simnovus supports carrier bandwidth up to 100 MHz and the frequency ranges from 70MHz to 6GHz. The solution is capable of delivering parallel testbeds and can validate devices either through OTA (Over The Air) or conducted RF mode. |
| 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 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 14.80% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segments Covered |
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| Companies Covered | |
| Regions Covered | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The 5G Network Emulator market is segmented and analyzed as follows: