In-Building Wireless Market

In-Building Wireless Market Outlook (2022-2032)

The global in-building wireless market is expected to secure a market value of US$ 36 Billion from 2022 to 2032, with a healthy CAGR of 10.8%. The rapid digital transformation and growing trend of smart building methods are expected to contribute to the market growth in the forecast period. The global in-building wireless market is expected to garner about US$ 23.1 Billion by 2032.

The demand for data emerging from high-rise buildings, crowded stadiums, hotel properties, and vast campuses to assure connectivity, which will benefit the market in the forecast period. Also, increasing data usage and growing demand for smartphones are expected to develop the industry in the assessment period.

Growing deployment in the LTE networks and the development of small cells that function on LTE or 4G are other vital factors that are likely to strengthen the industry in the forthcoming period. Moreover, ongoing developments in the 5G wireless products are expected to boost the market in the coming time.

Report Attributes	Details
Base Year Value (2021)	US$ 11.5 Billion
Estimated Current Year Value (2022)	US$ 12.9 Billion
Forecast Market Value (2022 - 2032)	US$ 36 Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 10.8% from 2022 to 2032
Expected Market Value of the U.S (2032)	US$ 12.4 Billion
Projected Market Value of the U.K (2032)	US$ 1.6 Billion
Anticipated Market Value of China (2032)	US$ 2.5 Billion
Key Players in the Global In-Building Wireless Market	Nokia Corporation Ericsson Huawei Technologies Co. NEC Corporation CommScope Inc. Axell Wireless Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd. Dali Wireless Zinwave Airspan Networks

For instance, in October 2019, Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) rolled out a suite of 5G wireless products. It comprises millimeter-wave repeaters, millimeter-wave support for its ADXV, and a digital distributed antenna system for its ADXV Series DAS.

These solutions will allow carriers, building owners, and enterprises to offer 5G in-building wireless connectivity required to optimize Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), UltraReliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC), and Massive IoT (mMTC).

Global In-Building Wireless Market Revenue Analysis 2015-2021 Vs Future Outlook 2022-2032

During the timeframe from 2015 to 2021, the global in-building wireless market revenue is anticipated to record a CAGR of 11.9%. The growth of the market during the prior mentioned timeframe is expected to be driven by the growing consumption of data through smartphones.

As various organizations are deploying 4G networks or LTE, companies are offering in-building wireless networks and are focusing on governing their efforts to mobile consumers. The growing trend of project-oriented work culture and ‘carry your own devices’ in various organizations are also expected to boost the market growth in the assessment period.

Also, the development of 5G infrastructure is anticipated to have played a significant role. For instance, in November 2019, Cincinnati Bell disclosed a fiber-based DAS solution that offers in-building cellular coverage for enterprises with multi-floor buildings and outdoor areas that lack reliable cell service.

The solution offers a 5G-ready infrastructure that is extensible to meet the expanding needs with affordability. Such factors are expected to have boosted the market during the timeframe of 2015-2021.

During the forecast period from 2022 to 2032, the global in-building wireless market is expected to be majorly driven by the commercialization of 5G services. Supported by increasing expenditure by government and private organizations to enhance connectivity in public areas like train stations, airports, and stadiums are also expected to propel the market expansion in the forecast period.

Players in the market are taking various efforts to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in June 2020, Corning Incorporated, an American multinational technology that specializes in ceramics, specialty, and technologies including advanced optics, announced a partnership with Intel Corporation to help 5G to buildings sooner.

The partnership will allow the mobile network operators and enterprise building owners in the region to implement 5G solutions that will meet the demands of their customers in regard to connectivity. Such factors are anticipated to boost the market expansion in the forecast period from 2022 to 2032.

Principal In-Building Wireless Market Growth Drivers

Growing Demand for Network Coverage in Various types of Avenues to Boost the Market

Owners of the buildings have a significant interest in providing quality indoor wireless coverage for the ones who visit the building and for tenants. A growing number of property owners are focusing on offering reliable communications in emergency cases through public safety systems.

This is expected to propel the market growth in the forecast period. Also, offering Wi-Fi coverage in large buildings is critical, with the requirement to offer a smooth user experience that provides indoor coverage.

In commercial buildings, cell phone calls are initiated inside a building, therefore, reliable cell phone service in the commercial space has been gaining significant demand. Owing to the aforementioned factors, the market is anticipated to augment in the coming period.

DAS is anticipated to gain notable market share during the forecast period. For instance, Notre Dame Stadium is focusing to apply various antennas to ensure robust and reliable cell service. Furthermore, to assure consistent mobile service, hospitals have also deployed DAS to get cellular outdoor signals indoors.

Digital DAS gives hospitals more control over overcapacity across the network. DAS is designed in a way where it offers a seamless user experience with no dead zone. Thus, attributed to the aforementioned factors, the market is anticipated to flourish in the coming time.

Players in the market are taking various initiatives to strengthen their establishment, which is likely to augment the market size in the coming time. The growing partnerships among players are predicted to support the market growth. In February 2020, Corning Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies disclosed a partnership to offer a 5G mm Wave infrastructure system for organizations and public venues and escalate in-building 5G implementation.

Advent of Industrial and Commercial IoT to Offer Lucrative Opportunities

Enterprises across various end-users are taking efforts to enhance the application of IoT for boosting the output. Therefore, the proliferation of smart technologies and IoT are expected to provide remunerative opportunities to the industry in the forthcoming period. The commercialization of 5G services and the easy availability of unlicensed and shared spectrum are other salient factors driving the market in the coming period.

The in-building wireless network offers users to deploy machines, diverse sensors, vehicles, and other equipment across a wide range of applications. Players such as Samsung, Nokia, and Cisco are some of the players offering the incorporation of in-building wireless networks IoT.

Major Challenges Prevailing in the In-Building Wireless Market

Lack of Expertise to Hinder the Market Growth

Lack of skilled labor and security concerns associated with the data is expected to be the most significant factor hampering the market in the forecast period. Also, growing congestion in the networks and stringent rules imposed by the government are other factors hindering the market expansion during the assessment tenure.

In addition, 5G is still an emerging sector as the implementations are being made and there are various unknown details like antenna, spectrum bands, and others. Thus, the market can suffer in the forecast period. Other factors like designing, compatibility, installation, and physical and signal interference are significant factors hampering the market expansion in the assessment period.

However, the market is expected to flourish during the forecast period owing to the growing partnerships, acquisitions, and mergers. Such initiatives are likely to act as a significant counter and drive the market growth in the forecast period.

Country-Wise Analysis

Which Region is expected to dominate the Global In-Building Wireless Market?

North America to Dominate the Market due to the Growing Volume of Data Consumption in the Region

As per the analysis, the global in-building wireless market is projected to be dominated by North America. In the region, the U.S is likely to take the lead while garnering a market value worth US$ 12.4 Billion during the forecast period from 2022- to 2032. The expansion of the regional market can be attributed to the increasing volume of data consumption in the region.

As per the World Bank, 75% of the U.S population uses the internet, and with this number to boost significantly in the future, the demand for in-building wireless is expected to grow in the forthcoming period. Players in the region are projected to play important role in strengthening the regional market.

For instance, in June 2019, Airwavz Solutions and Globalstar agreed upon the rights to provide Bang 53 for various in-building wireless services. Such favorable reasons prevailing in the region are expected to benefit the market in the forthcoming period.

Also, the increasing demand for mobile devices and the evolving tech-savvy generation are anticipated to be other vital factors boosting the market in the coming time. Further, the growing popularity of BYOD in the region is projected to benefit the market in the forecast period.

Additionally, the contribution of players in the region is anticipated to bolster the market in the forecast period. For instance, in March 2020, Segra, a voice and cloud solutions provider, announced the in-building wireless to help wireless carriers which are anticipated to meet the increased demand for more bandwidth and prepare for 5G.

Preparation for 5G, environmental constraints, and connectivity demand, are some of the vital drivers that offer to carriers investing in the company’s in-building wireless. Owing to the aforementioned factors, the market in the U.S is anticipated to flourish during the forecast period.

Why is Asia Pacific Projected to be the Most Lucrative Market?

Largest Number of Mobile Consumers Present in the Region to Develop the Market

According to the analysis, the market in APAC is anticipated to record the largest CAGR during the assessment period, with China taking a lead. China is estimated at a market value of US$ 2.5 Billion by 2032. Further, Japan and South Korea are expected to garner market value worth US$ 2.1 Billion and 1.2 Billion, respectively. Expansion of the market can be attributed to the presence of the largest number of mobile consumers in the region.

Emerging economies such as; China, India, Japan, and South Korea are taking various initiatives which are projected to benefit the market growth in the assessment period. Further, R&D activities and deployment of 5G services in some developing regions are likely to benefit the regional market.

China rolled out 5G services in 2019. Three wireless carriers, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, launched their 5G services, instantly becoming global 5G leasers with about 10 million advance orders. Such factors are expected to benefit the APAC market in the forecast period.

Country	Estimated CAGR
U.S	10.3%
U.K	9.8%
China	10.1%
Japan	9.3%
South Korea	8.7%

Category-wise Analysis

Based on End-User, Which Segment will Register Maximum Growth?

Hospitality Segment to record Noteworthy Growth during the Assessment Period

According to the analysis, by end-user, the hospitality segment is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period at a CAGR of 10.2%. Expansion of the segment can be attributed to the growing demand for consistent mobile services, hospitals and hospitals have also deployed DAS to offer outdoor cellular signals indoors.

In-building wireless solutions witness maximum demand to cope with the inconsistent cellular networks with actuating data traffic in buildings such as hospitals.

Which In-Building Wireless Component will dominate the Global Market?

Infrastructure Segment to Dominate the Market in the forecast period

As per the analysis, the infrastructure segment is anticipated to lead the market while recording a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period. Expansion of the segment can be attributed to the increasing number of buildings installed with in-building wireless solutions.

Also, the growing network coverage inside the building area is anticipated to play a vital role in driving the market growth in the forecast period.

Competition Analysis

Players in the global in-building wireless market adopt various strategies to enhance their reach across the globe. Strategies such as; partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions, among others, are some of those methods. Recent updates from the industry are:

• In February 2020, CommScope, a US-based network infrastructure provider, launched open interfaces, virtualized RAN functions, and new radio points for its OneCell small cell to offer an accessible approach for various operators to install 5G networks in companies.
• In April 2020, Ericsson disclosed a partnership with GCI to integrate the first 5G cell sites in Anchorage, US. GCI intended to upgrade various cell sites in Eagle River, Anchorage, and Girdwood to the 5-band 5G NR solution.
• In 2020, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd., announced a partnership with Parallel Wireless to remit 4G and 5G virtualized Open RAN

Key Segments Profiled in the Market Study

• Global In-Building Wireless Market by End User :

  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation And Logistics
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Other End Users

• Global In-Building Wireless Market by Component :

  • In-Building Wireless Infrastructure
    • DAS
    • Small Cell
  • In-Building Wireless Services

• Global In-Building Wireless Market by Business Model :

  • In-Building wireless Service Providers
  • In-Building Wireless Enterprises
  • In-Building Wireless Neutral Host Operators

• Global In-Building Wireless Market by Venue :

  • In-Building Wireless in Large Venues
  • In-Building Wireless in Medium Venues
  • In-Building Wireless in Small Venues

• Global In-Building Wireless Market by Region :

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America