WTTx Market Expected to Reach $202.8 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “WTTx Market," The wttx market was valued at $5 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $202.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 45.1% from 2023 to 2032.

WTTx is a wireless broadband technology that provides high-speed internet access to users through a wireless network. It typically uses the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) or Fifth Generation (5G) mobile network to connect users to the internet, instead of traditional wired broadband technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable modem. In addition, WTTx is a cost-effective and flexible solution for providing broadband access in rural areas where wired infrastructure is unavailable or difficult to deploy.

Furthermore, rise in government initiatives to develop smart cities and increase in demand for wireless broadband service drive the growth of the market. In addition, the economic benefits of WTTx for mobile network operators have fueled the expansion of the WTTx market. However, the harmful impact of wireless transmission and performance disturbance due to distance limitations restrains the growth of this market. Conversely, the surge in the integration of 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) is anticipated to provide numerous opportunities for the expansion of the market during the forecast period.

Depending on the component, the hardware segment dominated the WTTx market share in 2022 and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to the advancements in WTTx technology due to the continuous evolution of new hardware solutions, to improve its efficiency, coverage, and speed. However, the services segment is expected to witness the highest growth in the upcoming years, with the increase in adoption of WTTx, service providers are expected to require more specialized services to ensure efficient and effective deployment and maintenance of WTTx networks, which drives the segment growth worldwide.

Region-wise, the WTTX market was dominated by North America in 2022 and is expected to retain its position during the forecast period due to growth in technological advancements in the field of broadband networking and increase in R&D activities regarding WTTx solutions in developing countries such as the U.S. and Canada. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to the widespread adoption of mobile networks, including 4G & 5G technologies, and an increase in innovation & competition among WTTx service providers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on consumer trends, due to the resulting restrictions that have changed consumer preferences and budgets. With the lockdowns and social distancing measures in place, many people have been forced to stay at home and limit physical interactions with others. This has led to a surge in demand for online shopping and home entertainment options, including streaming services, video games, and home theater systems. Consumers are increasingly turning to e-commerce platforms to purchase goods and services, including groceries, clothing, and electronics. Thus, such factors have increased the demand for high-speed internet access for end users. 

Further, consumer behavior and preferences have also witnessed a significant shift due to the outbreak of the pandemic. The major customer expectation that causes the shift in consumer preference to include an increase in health and wellness consciousness, however, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of maintaining good health and wellness. Consumers are increasingly interested in health and wellness services, including fitness training and online health sessions. This has led to the emergence of new buying patterns and sustainability considerations among consumers and, thus, network operators are now increasing their working efforts to provide high-speed internet access and broadband services to the end users. As a consequence, the demand for WTTx is expected to experience significant growth in the global market.

Key Findings of the Study

• By organization size, the large enterprise segment accounted for the largest WTTx market share in 2022.
• Region-wise, Asia-Pacific generated the highest revenue in 2022.
• On the basis of component, the solution segment generated the highest revenue in 2022.

The global WTTx market is dominated by key players such as Airspan Networks, Cohere Technologies, CommScope, Fibocom Wireless Inc., Huawei Technologies, Keysight Technologies, Nokia Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Samsung Corporation, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. These players have adopted various strategies to increase their market penetration and strengthen their position in the industry. For instance, in February 2023, Nokia Inc. and China United Network Communication Group Co. (CUC) collaborated on a trailing 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) solution based on Nokia multi-access gateway in Guangdong. This is the first experiment in China market. This solution is expected to offer better performance and aidin processing large traffic from 5G user equipment thus improving customer experience. This solution will also help CUC in extending range, speed, and capacity related to fixed wireless access networks, increasing 5G bandwidth utilization thus resulting in better customer experience and lower cost.