5G Device Testing

Global 5G Device Testing Market to Reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030

The global market for 5G Device Testing estimated at US$1.3 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Spectrum Analyzers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.8% CAGR and reach US$754.0 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Signal Generators segment is estimated at 5.8% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$342.8 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.5% CAGR

The 5G Device Testing market in the U.S. is estimated at US$342.8 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$363.6 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% and 5.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.9% CAGR.

Global 5G Device Testing Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Has 5G Device Testing Become Mission-Critical in the Race for Network Readiness?
The rapid commercialization of 5G networks and the proliferation of 5G-enabled devices across consumer, industrial, and enterprise sectors have placed device testing at the core of deployment and quality assurance strategies. Unlike earlier generations, 5G devices operate across a broader spectrum range—including sub-6 GHz and mmWave bands—requiring far more complex validation protocols. Testing is essential to ensure that 5G smartphones, routers, wearables, IoT modules, automotive units, and industrial equipment perform reliably under varying network conditions, across diverse geographic deployments, and within evolving regulatory frameworks. With ultra-low latency, high-speed data transfer, and massive device connectivity as core promises of 5G, device-level validation is critical to delivering the expected performance across use cases such as cloud gaming, augmented reality, autonomous driving, remote surgery, and smart manufacturing. As networks increasingly shift from non-standalone (NSA) to standalone (SA) configurations, testing demands extend to coverage of network slicing, mobility management, and edge computing interactions. Given these demands, 5G device testing is no longer a final-stage compliance checkpoint—it is an integral part of the development, certification, and commercialization cycle that enables robust ecosystem interoperability and market scalability.

How Are Advanced Test Platforms and AI-Driven Analytics Transforming the Testing Landscape?
Technological innovations in testing infrastructure are enabling comprehensive, efficient, and automated validation of 5G device performance across form factors and functions. Test platforms are now required to simulate a full stack of 5G scenarios, including beamforming, massive MIMO, carrier aggregation, and dynamic spectrum sharing. Lab-based testing is being augmented with over-the-air (OTA) test chambers that evaluate real-world antenna behavior, RF propagation, and environmental resilience—especially critical for mmWave-based devices. AI and machine learning algorithms are being integrated into test suites to accelerate anomaly detection, automate root-cause analysis, and predict device behavior under variable network conditions. Cloud-based testing environments are facilitating remote access, parallel device trials, and continuous integration workflows for faster product cycles. Additionally, modular test systems that combine protocol conformance, radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and application layer testing are improving operational efficiency and cost management. The evolution of testing from hardware-centric validation to full-stack software-centric evaluation is supporting the trend toward software-defined devices and modular firmware upgrades. As 5G expands to support edge computing, AI processing, and vertical-specific services, test platforms are increasingly required to validate cross-layer functionality, latency consistency, and security robustness across end-use scenarios.

What Market Applications and Regulatory Factors Are Reshaping Demand for 5G Device Testing Solutions?
The 5G device testing market is being shaped by the simultaneous growth of consumer electronics, industrial IoT, and mission-critical communication systems that rely on 5G connectivity. In consumer markets, the accelerated refresh cycle of smartphones, AR/VR headsets, and connected wearables is creating constant pressure to validate new devices against global certification and carrier-specific benchmarks. The automotive sector, transitioning toward connected and autonomous vehicles, requires rigorous testing of telematics control units (TCUs), V2X modules, and infotainment systems under diverse mobility and interference scenarios. In industrial sectors such as energy, logistics, and manufacturing, 5G-enabled sensors, robots, and edge controllers must be validated for ultra-reliability and latency in real-time operations. Governments and telecom regulators are enforcing stringent compliance standards for safety, spectrum efficiency, and electromagnetic emissions, necessitating early-stage testing for market approval. Global certification bodies—including PTCRB, GCF, and regional telecom authorities—are mandating multi-phase testing cycles that include protocol conformance, RF exposure, network interoperability, and power consumption. Cloud service providers and hyperscalers offering private 5G and MEC platforms are also requiring extensive interoperability validation with connected devices. These factors are leading to greater collaboration between device OEMs, test equipment vendors, certification labs, and telecom operators in driving comprehensive, application-specific testing frameworks.

What Is Driving the Growth of the 5G Device Testing Market Across Use Cases and Geographies?
The growth in the 5G device testing market is driven by several converging trends across technology, regulation, and end-user demand. The accelerating deployment of 5G SA networks and spectrum rollouts in mid- and high-band frequencies is expanding the complexity and volume of device testing requirements. Rising investments in smart cities, connected infrastructure, and industrial automation are prompting the validation of thousands of unique device types for latency, reliability, and network compatibility. The shift toward software-defined and firmware-upgradable devices is creating demand for continuous testing platforms that support lifecycle validation post-deployment. Increasing OEM competition, faster go-to-market timelines, and the need for global certification are encouraging the adoption of automated, scalable, and AI-enhanced test systems. Moreover, regional differences in spectrum policy, carrier requirements, and certification procedures are prompting device makers to invest in flexible, multi-region testing capabilities. Growth is also fueled by emerging applications in defense, healthcare, and aerospace that require ultra-secure and high-performance 5G modules, demanding rigorous pre-market and in-field validation. These factors collectively reinforce the strategic importance of device testing as a foundational enabler of the global 5G ecosystem’s performance, safety, and scalability.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the 5G Device Testing market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Equipment Type (Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Other Equipment Types); End-User (Telecom Equipment Manufacturer End-User, IDMs and ODMs End-User)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -

• Anritsu Corporation
• Artiza Networks, Inc.
• EMITE Ingenieria SL
• EXFO, Inc.
• GL Communications, Inc.
• Keysight Technologies, Inc.
• National Instruments Corporation
• Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.
• Spirent Communications PLC
• Tektronix, Inc.
• Teradyne, Inc.
• Viavi Solutions, Inc.

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