Product Code: KB2E-30
Demand for High-Speed, Low-Latency, and Secure Network is Driving Transformational Growth by Enabling 5G/6G Validation, IoT, and AI-Driven Network Optimization
Wireless network test equipment evaluates wireless signals based on various criteria, including network availability, connectivity, and utilization. The report covers test equipment used in benchmarking, monitoring, field trials, acceptance, optimization, and troubleshooting. Segment revenue is forecast for the groups mentioned above and not for individual product segments.
The scope of the study is limited to cellular wireless networks and excludes wireless networks such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The wireless network test equipment market encompasses devices and solutions designed to test and validate the integrity of cellular wireless networks. Wireless networks considered include cellular generations, such as 4G LTE and 5G. Market estimates encompass revenue generated through the sale of wireless network testing solutions, including both hardware and software. Monitoring-as-a-service (MaaS) offerings for next-generation cellular, Wi-Fi, and networks are also included. Other services, such as after-sales support and maintenance, are outside the scope of this research.
By test type, the global wireless network test equipment market segments into:
- Drive test/walk test
- Crowdsourcing
- Active monitoring
- Passive monitoring
- OSS (CM/PM/FM)
- OSS with geo-location equipment
- SON test equipment
- Site test equipment
The geographic coverage of the study encompasses the global region and is segmented into the regions listed below. Segment revenue is forecast for the different geographical areas.
- North America: Canada and the United States
- Europe: Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Scandinavia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Rest of Europe (RoE)
- Asia-Pacific (APAC): India, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), and the Rest of Asia-Pacific (including Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh)
- Rest of the World (ROW): Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
Factors driving market growth include high-speed wireless connectivity, fixed wireless access, drive testing, and the emergence of technologies such as mobile crowdsourcing and passive monitoring. End customers demand high-performance test equipment to monitor network performance and to find faults. High-speed wireless connectivity will drive the need for wireless network testing equipment, enabling fast data transmission between devices.
As the number of networked devices increases, so will the demand for efficient data transfer among these devices. Wireless network testing is crucial for evaluating the performance of high-speed connections, signal strength, and data transfer rates. Greater adoption of smart devices, demand for high-speed connectivity at home, technological advancements, and increased compatibility of network technologies will drive market growth. The adoption of IIoT, smart city growth, and 5G deployments is expected to spur strong demand in the Asia-Pacific. There will be requirements for 5G NR testing as the network transitions from reactive testing toward predictive and proactive testing probes.
Revenue Forecast
The base year revenue estimate is $4,910.1 million with a CAGR of 7.4% for the study period from 2024 to 2029.
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Wireless Network Test Equipment Industry
Transformative Megatrends
- Why: Digital transformation includes the integration of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and 6G technology. AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7% in the next 5 years. Many governments, particularly those in the APAC region, invest heavily in AI research to drive growth.
- Frost Perspective: Evolving wireless standards, dense devices, and highly complex systems add difficulty to network deployment and testing.
Internal Challenges
- Why: New technologies such as 5G NR boost demand for efficient drive testing to address user centricity, spectrum and bandwidth diversity, and device-based testing.
- Frost Perspective: Drive testing probes need to change from a reactive to a more proactive approach to reduce processing time in detecting problems more efficiently.
Disruptive Technologies
- Why: Disruptive technologies, including 5G Advanced, require expertise from solution providers, including accurate digital representation, AI-enabled test devices to test new technology, beamforming solutions, open RAN, and cybersecurity solutions to support end customers' research goals.
- Frost Perspective: Test solutions must support both LTE and 5G networks.
Competitive Environment
- Number of Competitors
- Competitive Factors
- Cost, performance, schedule, support, technology, reliability, contractor relationships, customer relationships
- Key End-user Industry Verticals
- Leading Competitors*
- NetScout Systems Inc, Viavi Solutions Inc, Infovista SAS, Anritsu Corporation, Keysight Technologies
- Revenue Share of Top 4 Competitors (2024)
- Other Notable Competitors*
- EXFO Inc, Spirent Communications Plc, TECOC, Rohde & Schwarz GMBH & Co, Accuver, Accedian Networks Inc
- Distribution Structure
- Direct sales, manufacturer representatives, distributors/VARs**
- Notable Acquisitions and Mergers
- Viavi Solutions acquired Spirent's high-speed Ethernet and network security business lines from Keysight Technologies in March 2025
Key Competitors
- Drive Test Equipment
- Keysight Technologies Inc
- Infovista SAS
- Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
- Accuver
- PCTEL Inc.
- Solutelia (an Ookla company)
- DingLi Corp. Ltd.
- Focus Infocom GmbH
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- Rantcell
- CellPlan Technologies
- Actix (Amdocs)
- RAINlytics
- Spirent Communications Plc
- OSS (CM/FM/PM)
- Infovista SAS
- Amdocs
- NetScout Systems Inc.
- EXFO Inc.
- TEOCO
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- NetCracker Technology Corp.
- Nokia
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Ericsson AB
- Comarch SA
- Elisa Polystar
- Passive Monitoring
- NetScout Systems Inc.
- Anritsu Corp
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- EXFO Inc.
- Infovista SAS
- Accedian Networks Inc.
- Nexus Telecom Switzerland AG
- P.I. Works
- Elisa Polystar
- 2CTI
- Radcom Ltd.
- Network Critical
- TEOCO
- Endace Technology Ltd.
- SevOne
- Gigamon Inc.
- Riverbed Technology Inc.
- OSS with Geo-location Equipment
- Ericsson AB
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Nokia
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- Amdocs
- Infovista SAS
- Keysight Technologies Inc.
- Gladiator Innovations LLC
- NetScout Systems Inc.
- RantCell
- EXFO Inc.
- TEOCO
- Active Monitoring
- Spirent Communications Plc
- Infovista SAS
- Sandvine Corp.
- Mobilium (SIGOS)
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- KeySight Technologies Inc.
- Accedian Networks Inc.
- DingLi Corp. Ltd.
- MYCOM OSI
- Riverbed Technology Inc.
- Telechm Inc.
- NetScout Systems Inc.
- Affirmed Networks
- Ericsson AB
- Nokia
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Site Test Equipment
- Anritsu Corp.
- Bird Technologies Group Inc.
- Keysight Technologies Inc.
- Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- Kaelus
- Communication Components Inc.
- Rosenberger
- Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Wireless Telecom Group Inc. (Boonton Electronics)
- EXFO Inc.
- SON Testing Equipment
- NetScout Systems Inc.
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- TEOCO
- EXFO Inc.
- Infovista SAS
- Anritsu Corp.
- Keysight Technologies Inc.
- Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
- Nokia
- Amdocs
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Spirent Communications Plc
- Guavus (A Thales Company)
- Airhop Communications
- Accanto Ltd.
- Artiza Networks Inc.
- Accedian Networks Inc.
- Ericsson AB
- Cellwize Wireless Technologies Ltd.
- Radcom Ltd.
- Elisa Polystar
- Crowdsourcing Equipment
- Rantcell
- Netradar
- RootMetrics
- CelPlan Technologies
- Opensignal Ltd.
- Tutela Technologies Ltd.
- Teragence Ltd.
- Metricell Ltd.
- Vision 360 Degrees (V3D)
Growth Drivers
- High-speed wireless network connectivity will drive market growth.
- Fixed wireless access (FWA) is expected to grow significantly.
- Drive testing will drive market growth.
- Mobile crowdsourcing technology will drive market demand.
- Passive monitoring will drive market demand.
Growth Restraints
- Challenges with 5G networks require specialized test solutions from manufacturers.
- Network performance monitoring presents several challenges, including monitoring performance, establishing a performance baseline, and identifying faults.
Table of Contents
Research Scope
- Scope of Analysis
- Segmentation
Growth Environment: Transformation in the Global Wireless Network Test Equipment Market
- Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
- The Strategic Imperative 8™
- The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Wireless Network Test Equipment Industry
- 5G Current Affairs-2024
- 5G Penetration Analysis
Global Wireless Network Test Equipment Ecosystem
- Competitive Environment
- Key Competitors
Growth Generator in the Global Wireless Network Test Equipment Market
- Growth Metrics
- Growth Drivers
- Growth Driver Analysis
- Growth Restraints
- Growth Restraint Analysis
- Forecast Considerations
- Revenue Forecast
- Revenue Forecast by Product
- Revenue Forecast by Application
- Revenue Forecast by Region
- Revenue Forecast Analysis
- Revenue Forecast Analysis by Product
- Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region
- Pricing Trends and Forecast Analysis
- Revenue Share
- Revenue Share Analysis
- Company Profile-NetScout Systems Inc.
- Company Profile-Viavi Solutions Inc.
- Company Profile-Anritsu Corporation
- Company Profile-Keysight Technologies
- Company Profile-Infovista
- Product Mapping-Key Competitors
Growth Generator: Benchmarking
- Growth Metrics
- Revenue Forecast
- Revenue Forecast by Region
- Forecast Analysis
- Forecast Analysis by Region
Growth Generator: Monitoring
- Growth Metrics
- Revenue Forecast
- Revenue Forecast by Region
- Forecast Analysis
- Forecast Analysis by Region
Growth Generator: Field Trials, Acceptance, Optimization, and Troubleshooting
- Growth Metrics
- Revenue Forecast
- Revenue Forecast by Region
- Forecast Analysis
- Forecast Analysis by Region
Growth Opportunity Universe
- Growth Opportunity 1: Advanced Test Solutions for 5G NR
- Growth Opportunity 2: FWA is Key to 5G Commercialization
- Growth Opportunity 3: Active Monitoring to Handle Complex Networks
Appendix & Next Steps
- Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
- Next Steps
- List of Exhibits
- Legal Disclaimer