5G NTN Market Size, Share, By Component (Hardware, Software, and Services), By Platform (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Low Earth Orbit Satellites, Medium Earth Orbit Satellites, Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellites), By Location (Urban, Rural, Remote), By Application (Enhanced Mobile Broadband, Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication, Massive Machine Type Communication), By End-User (Government, Aerospace and Defense, Mining, and Others), and By Region - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

5G NTN Market Size was valued at USD 7.23 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 158.9 Billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 40.4%

5G NTN stands for the 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks. This is based on an extended notion of 5G connectivity beyond traditional terrestrial networks to include satellite and airborne communication systems. The objective is to guarantee seamless coverage over regions where ground-based infrastructure may be limited or unavailable, like remote regions, oceans, and airspace. Especially, 5G NTN uses satellites at different orbits and HAPS to complement the terrestrial 5G networks. Such integration will further provide real global connectivity, supporting the most demanding applications of the future, including the Internet of Things in remote regions, maritime and aeronautical communications, and emergency services in disaster situations. Implementing 5G NTN will raise challenges in signal latency management and coping with the dynamics of non-terrestrial platforms; however, it is going to take one huge step toward ubiquitous high-speed connectivity around the globe.

5G NTN has a wide range of uses, benefits, and advantages across various sectors. It opens remote regions to high-speed internet access, which fosters education, telemedicine, and economic development. Maritime and aeronautical industries' continuance of connectivity in navigation, weather updates, and passenger communications are also provided. The 5G NTN supports, in agriculture, precision farming through IoT sensors and drones in huge, rural landscapes. This helps very much in guaranteeing resilient emergency communications in case of natural disasters that may knock out other terrestrial networks. Second, it delivers secure, uninterrupted asset tracking and monitoring across borders and oceans for any type of IoT application worldwide. The technology furthers the cause of autonomous vehicles in areas without traditional cellular coverage. This provides actual global coverage, removing white spaces in connectivity. It also has lower deployment costs compared with the extension of terrestrial infrastructure in difficult areas. 5G NTN reinforces network resilience as it acts as a standby for ground-based systems. It helps to improve tactical communications in the defense sector and enhances situational awareness. It enables real-time data collection from remote sensors in environmental monitoring for climate research and the protection of wildlife. This technology will make the flexible, rapid deployment of connectivity at temporary events or construction sites very feasible. Moreover, it enables new services and applications in Low Earth Orbit and beyond, supporting the nascent space economy.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Key Drivers of Target Market:

Bridging the Digital Divide

• 5G NTN provides connectivity to areas remote and underserved where terrestrial networks are deficient or do not exist at all. Such connectivity empowers both people and societies by facilitating access to education, health, telemedicine, financial services, and general business activities. It will also drive the development of local economies through remote work, e-commerce, and local business creation. Further, 5G NTN contributes to social development by closing the information gap and enhancing social inclusion.

Increasing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity

• Growth in data-intensive applications like video streaming, online gaming, and virtual reality experiences—are challenging existing network capacities. Consumers and businesses alike are seeking faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and more reliable networks for these applications. 5G NTN is a complementary solution to conventional terrestrial networks, enabling such growing demands where traditional infrastructure is limited.

Restrains:

High Deployment Cost:

• Development, launching, and maintenance of satellite constellations or aerial platforms would involve huge upfront infrastructure, satellite, drone, and launch vehicle costs in 5G NTN. This may act as an entry barrier for most new participants and will, in turn, reduce the overall speed of market growth. Moreover, keeping a network of satellites or even drones operational involves high expenses going forward: for fuel, maintenance, and personnel.

Opportunities:

Connecting the Digital Divide to Remote and Unserved Areas

• NTN 5G holds immense potential to bring about a revolution in connectivity among remote and underserved areas in which basic terrestrial infrastructures are hardly available, or even entirely unavailable. It provides new opportunities for businesses and services in broader areas. Examples include farmers in rural areas who, having real-time information at hand, can maximize crop production, students in remote villages who can get resources for their study online, and medical professionals who can provide telemedicine services to distant communities. All these will bridge the digital divide, contributing to economic growth, social inclusion, and an improved quality of life in the different communities.

The market is segmented based on Component, Platform, Location, Application, End-User, and Region.

Component Insights:

• Hardware: This category encompasses everything from devices to infrastructure, both physical and virtual, all needed by a 5G NTN to be deployed; these include antennas, satellites, base stations, and other types of equipment for communication that have to be able to support network connectivity through the transmission of data.
• Software: It refers to programs and applications used to control, manage, and operate 5G NTN. It encapsulates network management systems, communication protocols, data processing algorithms, and cybersecurity measures that are important in the assurance of seamless and secure connectivity.
• Services: The 5G NTN market services refer to professional and managed services intended to deploy and maintain 5G networks. This includes consulting, integration, maintenance, and support services in keeping the infrastructure of a given organization about 5G NTN operational.

Platform Insights:

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: UAVs, popularly called drones, provide the 5G NTN structure that affords flexible and temporary network coverage in all areas—even infrastructure-less ones. UAVs are particularly useful in such situations as disaster recovery or during surveillance in remote areas where high-speed connectivity is required, just like in temporary events.
• Low Earth Orbit Satellites: LEO satellites circle the earth closer than any other satellite, offering high speed and low latency. These will be crucial to expanding 5G rolls into remote and underserved areas, increasing global internet access, and facilitating high-bandwidth applications, including video streaming and telemedicine.
• Medium Earth Orbit Satellites: MEO satellites are at higher altitudes in comparison with LEO satellites. They find a compromise between coverage and delay; thus, they can be used for purposes that require higher coverage, such as in maritime and aeronautical communications, and are key in the development of a reliable global 5G network.
• Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellites: GEO satellites are nearly stationary concerning any point on the Earth's surface, and they offer constant, large-area coverage. They are the backbone of broadcasting services, satellite TV, and long-distance communications, which will allow stable 5G NTN connectivity to serve for a long time over large geographic areas.

Location Insights:

• Urban: 5G NTN seeks to offer high capacity and coverage to the network in areas where there is a high density of population, with a focus on high data traffic; facilitate smart city applications; and improve users' experience by offering high Internet speeds with low latency.
• Rural: A 5G NTN for high-speed delivery of broadband Internet in rural areas where traditional infrastructures are absent, thereby bridging the digital divide. In this manner, online education, telehealth services, and other important digital resources for socio-economic development will be within reach for the rural community.
• Remote: There are places, such as isolated islands or mountainous regions, where reliable connectivity can only be extended by 5G NTN. Satellite-based 5G networks play a very important role in such areas by providing communication solutions related to emergency response, remote monitoring, and connecting off-grid populations.

Application Insights:

• Enhanced Mobile Broadband: eMBB deals with the provision of higher data rates and better coverage. It caters to use cases such as high-definition video streaming, virtual reality, and large file transfers, among others, toward an improved mobile Internet experience that is more uniform and responsive to users.
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication: URLLC is designed to provide very reliable, low-latency connections in use cases like autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, or remote surgery. It provides extremely low latency and very high reliability for mission-critical communications.
• Massive Machine Type Communication: The mMTC supports the connection of a huge number of devices of the IoT. It makes machines and sensors communicate in smart homes, agriculture, and industrial IoT. It works towards efficiency and scalability, handling large numbers of low-power devices.

End-User Insights:

• Government: 5G NTN is used by government entities for public safety, emergency response, and smart city initiatives. It enables efficient communication, collection, and management of data about sundry public services, improving governance and the welfare of citizens.
• Aerospace and Defense: In the instance of aerospace and defense missions, 5G NTN provides safe and reliable communications for military operations, surveillance, and aerospace applications. It thus sustains state-of-the-art technologies like UAVs and enhances operational prowess and situational awareness.
• Mining: The mining sector is the arena in which the benefits accruable from 5G NTN are exploited to bring operational efficiency, safety, and remote monitoring of mining operations, allowing real-time data transmissions, autonomous machinery, and enriched communication in remote mining locations to optimize resource extraction processes.
• Others: This is the category of other different sectors, like healthcare, education, and transport, that benefit from 5G NTN. Every sector makes use of this technology to make its connectivity better, enhance service delivery, and spur innovation within that particular field.

Regional Insights

• North America: North America is leading in terms of 5G NTN adoption as huge investments have been made in the technology and associated infrastructures; besides, advanced 5G network deployment is being focused on in the region so that a wide spectrum of applications can be backed which would drive innovation and productivity for further economic growth.
• Asia Pacific: In the case of 5G NTN, the Asia Pacific region is growing very rapidly because of technological growth and increasing demand for high-speed internet. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are the forerunners that implemented 5G networks to a large extent for many applications.
• Europe: 5G NTN deployment in the European region is being highly sought after for enhanced connectivity across different industries to aid and bring digital transformation. It also intends to mean green and inclusive growth, achievable by using 5G for smart cities, transportation, and industrial applications.
• Latin America: Latin America has been gradually moving to 5G NTN and seeking the improvement of connectivity to close the digital divide. The region places more emphasis on the coverage of urban and rural areas for easy access to digital services in intensifying economic development.
• Middle East and Africa: The challenges of connectivity in the region of the Middle East and Africa are being understood with 5G NTN to support socio-economic growth, structuring the communication infrastructure that would foster smart city initiatives and an increased grasp for digital services across the region.

5G NTN Market Report Scope:

Attribute	Details
Market Size 2024	USD 7.23 Billion
Projected Market Size 2034	USD 158.9 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate	40.4%
Base year for estimation	2023
Forecast period	2024 – 2034
Market representation	Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034
Market Segmentation	By Component - Hardware, Software, and Services. By Platform - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Low Earth Orbit Satellites, and Medium Earth Orbit Satellites. By Location - Urban, Rural, Remote By Application - Enhanced Mobile Broadband, Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication, Massive Machine Type Communication By End-User - Government, Aerospace and Defense, Mining, and Others.
Regional scope	North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study segmented the target market report based on Component, Platform, Location, Application, End-User, and Region.

By Component:

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

By Platform:

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Low Earth Orbit Satellites
• Medium Earth Orbit Satellites
• Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellites

By Location:

• Urban
• Rural
• Remote

By Application:

• Enhanced Mobile Broadband
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication
• Massive Machine Type Communication

By End-User:

• Government
• Aerospace and Defense
• Mining
• Others

By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the 5G NTN Market include Qualcomm Technologies Inc, SoftBank Group Corporation, Thales Group, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Keysight Technologies, Inc., MediaTek Inc., SES S.A., EchoStar Corporation, SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, ZTE Corporation, GateHouse SatCom, OneWeb, Omnispace LLC, Nelco, Skylo Technologies, Globalstar Inc., Spirent Communications, Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, Telefonica S.A., Viasat Inc., Telesat, Kuiper Systems, Sateliot, VIAVI Solutions, Radisys.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

• In March 2024, Gatehouse Satcom and Druid Software signed an MOU for advanced 5G NTN services. Gatehouse Satcom and Druid Software have signed an MOU to collaborate on efforts to improve Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services. The partnership aims to integrate satellite and terrestrial network solutions, with a focus on creating a more accessible and interoperable infrastructure for the satellite communications industry. This program aims to give satellite operators a fully integrated, out-of-the-box solution. This service fills a crucial market gap by removing the complexity and constraints involved with integrating diverse systems to enable global communication. By ensuring compatibility and ease of deployment, Gatehouse Satcom and Druid Software are setting a new standard for the satellite communications ecosystem.
• In February 2023, Samsung Electronics launched standardized 5G NTN modem technology to support smartphone-satellite communication. Samsung Electronics, a global pioneer in innovative semiconductor technology, announced that it has secured standardized 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem technology enabling direct connection between smartphones and satellites, particularly in remote locations. Samsung intends to incorporate this technology into its Exynos modem solutions, expediting the commercialization of 5G satellite communications and opening the road for the 6G-powered Internet of Everything (IoE) era.

• Qualcomm Technologies Inc*
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• SoftBank Group Corporation
• Thales Group
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
• Keysight Technologies, Inc.
• MediaTek Inc.
• SES S.A.
• EchoStar Corporation
• SpaceX
• AST SpaceMobile
• ZTE Corporation
• GateHouse SatCom
• OneWeb
• Omnispace LLC
• Nelco
• Skylo Technologies
• Globalstar Inc.
• Spirent Communications
• Ericsson
• Nokia Corporation
• Telefonica S.A.
• Viasat Inc.
• Telesat
• Kuiper Systems
• Sateliot
• VIAVI Solutions
• Radisys

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.

Research Objective and Assumption

• Research Objectives
• Assumptions
• Abbreviations

Market Preview

• Report Description
  • Market Definition and Scope
• Executive Summary
  • Market Snippet, By Component
  • Market Snippet, By Platform
  • Market Snippet, By Location
  • Market Snippet, By Application
  • Market Snippet, By End-User
  • Market Snippet, By Region
• Opportunity Map Analysis

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

• Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Restraints
  • Market Opportunities
• Market Trends
• Product Launch
• Merger and Acquisitions
• Impact Analysis
• PEST Analysis
• Porter’s Analysis

Market Segmentation, Component, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Hardware
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Software
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Services
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, Platform, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Low Earth Orbit Satellites
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Medium Earth Orbit Satellites
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellites
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, Location, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Urban
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Rural
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Remote
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Enhanced Mobile Broadband
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Massive Machine Type Communication
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Government
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Aerospace and Defense
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Mining
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

• Others
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (USD Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Component, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Platform, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Location, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • U.S
    • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Component, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Platform, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Location, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Component, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Platform, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Location, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Component, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Platform, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Location, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Component, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Platform, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Location, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (USD Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

• Heat Map Analysis
• Company Profiles

• Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
• SoftBank Group Corporation
• Thales Group
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
• Keysight Technologies, Inc.
• MediaTek Inc.
• SES S.A.
• EchoStar Corporation
• SpaceX
• AST SpaceMobile
• ZTE Corporation
• GateHouse SatCom
• OneWeb
• Omnispace LLC
• Nelco
• Skylo Technologies
• Globalstar Inc.
• Spirent Communications
• Ericsson
• Nokia Corporation
• Telefonica S.A.
• Viasat Inc.
• Telesat
• Kuiper Systems
• Sateliot
• VIAVI Solutions
• Radisys

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