5G NTN Market

Development of 3GPP with 5G wireless technology for NTN networks

NTN has evolved into a catch-all word for any network including non-terrestrial flying objects. Satellite communication networks, high-altitude platform systems (HAPS), and air-to-ground networks are all part of the NTN family. Low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites, medium Earth orbiting (MEO) satellites, and geosynchronous Earth orbiting (GEO) satellites are used in satellite communication networks. Over the last few years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the broadband services provided by LEO NTNs with big satellite constellations (e.g., Starlink, Kuiper, and OneWeb). To integrate satellite networks into the 5G ecosystem, the satellite sector has participated in the 3GPP process. The 3GPP NTN work focuses on high-altitude platform stations, often known as International Mobile Telecommunications base stations or HIBS. A HIBS system offers mobile service in the same frequency ranges as used by terrestrial mobile networks.

Air-to-ground networks seek to provide in-flight connections for aircraft by deploying ground stations that function similarly to base stations (BSs) in terrestrial mobile networks. However, in an air-to-ground network, ground station antennas are up-tilted towards the sky, and ground station inter-site distances are substantially greater than in terrestrial mobile networks.

3GPP has prioritized 5G New Radio (NR)-based NTN. NR was created with forward compatibility, low latency support, new antenna technology, and spectrum flexibility in mind, including operation in low, mid, and high-frequency bands. This lays a solid framework for modifying NR to support NTNs. There are rising interest in huge Internet of Things (IoT) application cases based on NTNs that employ narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) for machine-type communication (LTE-M). As a result, 3GPP is investigating the viability of upgrading NB-IoT and LTE-M to enable NTN's release.

5G NTN Market Size

Report	Details
Market Size Value	USD 3.05 billion in 2024
Market Size Value	USD 64.7 billion by 2032
CAGR	35.5%
Forecast Period	2024-2032
Base Year	2023
Historic Data	2020
Segments Covered	Components, satellite system, location, application, end-use industry, and Region
Geographics Covered	North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa

Major players in 5G NTN Market include: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Gilat Satellite Networks, SoftBank Group Corporation, Thales Group, Thales Alena Space, SpaceX, AST & Science, LLC, ZTE Corporation, OneWeb, GateHouse SatCom A/S, Omnispace, LLC, Nelco Limited, SpaceX, AST & Science, LLC, ZTE Corporation, OneWeb, GateHouse SatCom A/S, Omnispace, LLC, and Nelco Limited

Growing need for reliable and secure connectivity

The development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) creates an increased demand for dependable and secure connectivity. Because 5G NTN relies on non-traditional infrastructure including satellites, high-altitude platforms, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), providing constant and secure connectivity is critical. Reliable and secure communication is crucial for mission-critical applications in industries such as defense, emergency response, and disaster management. Real-time data transfer, command and control, and situational awareness are common features of these applications. In critical situations, uninterrupted connectivity is required for effective decision-making, operational coordination, and timely response. Because of faster speed, lower latency, and the proliferation of connected devices, the introduction of 5G results in a large rise in data traffic. This increase in data traffic required strong connectivity to meet the increasing demands placed on the network. Reliable and secure connectivity is critical for protecting sensitive information, preventing illegal access, and adhering to privacy requirements. Additional factors that contribute to the requirement for dependable and secure connectivity in 5G NTN installations include addressing interference, enhancing signal quality, and meeting regulatory regulations. Overall, reliable and secure connectivity is critical in 5G NTN deployments to support critical operations, facilitate communication in remote environments, manage increased data traffic, enable seamless handovers, ensure redundancy and resilience, protect privacy and data, and meet regulatory requirements.

Regional Insight

North America currently dominates the AI in Agriculture market. The 5G NTN is experiencing substantial growth in North America, primarily owing to the adoption of smart connected devices and the increasing commercialization of 5G services. The potential of 5G NTN extends coverage and connectivity to locations where existing terrestrial networks meet difficulty. NTN can assist bridge the digital divide in North America by delivering connectivity to remote and underserved areas such as rural areas, offshore locations, and disaster-stricken areas. This enhanced coverage improves access to communication services, high-speed internet, and important business and community applications.

5G NTN offers significant advantages for tackling connectivity difficulties in rural places, supporting essential industries, and improving network capabilities by utilizing non-terrestrial assets such as satellites and airborne platforms. The adoption and extension of 5G NTN in North America will open the way for transformational applications and services, delivering economic development and societal advantages in the long run.

The United States has enormous potential to transform connectivity, communication, and numerous industries. To deliver stable and high-speed connectivity, 5G NTN employs non-traditional infrastructure such as satellites, high-altitude platforms, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The United States is seeing a tremendous increase in the number of IoT applications across industries. 5G NTN connectivity enables efficient data transmission, real-time monitoring, and automation for a large number of IoT devices. This enables the creation of smart cities, connected vehicles, industrial automation, and a variety of IoT-enabled services, hence promoting innovation and economic progress. Furthermore, the United States has a sizable mobile and remote workforce that requires constant connectivity regardless of location. 5G NTN enables effective communication, collaboration, and access to cloud-based resources for remote workers by providing dependable and high-speed connectivity. This increases productivity and allows organizations to thrive in a digitally connected world.

The 5G NTN Market research report provides an in-depth overview of the industry including market segmentation by Components, satellite system, location, application, end-use industry, and Region. Analysis of the global market with a special focus on high-growth applications in each vertical and fast-growing market segment. It includes a detailed competitive landscape with identification of the key players concerning each type of market, in-depth market share analysis with individual revenue, market shares, and top players’ rankings. Impact analysis of the market dynamics with factors currently driving and restraining the growth of the market, along with their impact in the short, medium, and long-term landscapes. Competitive intelligence from the company profiles, key player strategies, and game-changing developments such as new product launches, collaborations, expansions, investment analysis, mergers, and acquisitions. The market analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region/countries and by application in terms of revenue forecast for the period 2023-2030.

The report further studies the market strategies of key players, recent development status, plans, and 5G NTN Market trends across the world. Also, it splits the market segmentation further to deep dive into research and reveals company profile and prospects.

Major Classifications are as follows:

•  Components
  • Solutions
  • Services
• Satellite Systems
  • HAPS
  • LEO
  • MEO
  • GEO
• Location
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Isolated
  • Remote
• Application
  • URLLC
  • EMBB
  • MMTC
• End-use Industry
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Maritime
  • Government
  • Mining
  • Others
• By Region
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World
    • Middle East
      • UAE
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Israel
      • Rest of the Middle East
    • Africa
      • South Africa
      • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

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