Open RAN

Global Open RAN Market to Reach US$16.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for Open RAN estimated at US$4.4 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$16.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Open RAN Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 23.2% CAGR and reach US$9.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Open RAN Software segment is estimated at 26.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.2 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 31.9% CAGR

The Open RAN market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.2 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 31.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 19.6% and 21.6% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 20.3% CAGR.

Global Open RAN Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Open RAN Reshaping the Future of Mobile Network Infrastructure?

Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) is fundamentally altering how mobile networks are built, deployed, and managed by introducing openness, interoperability, and vendor diversity into the traditionally closed RAN ecosystem. In legacy RAN systems, network operators are tied to vertically integrated solutions from a handful of major vendors, making upgrades costly, innovation slow, and vendor lock-in inevitable. Open RAN breaks this paradigm by enabling disaggregated network components—such as radio units (RUs), distributed units (DUs), and centralized units (CUs)—to interoperate through standardized, open interfaces. This modularity allows operators to mix and match components from different vendors, fostering innovation, cost efficiency, and competitive flexibility. Driven by the demands of 5G rollouts, rural connectivity programs, and private enterprise networks, Open RAN has gained strong backing from governments, telecom operators, and industry alliances such as the O-RAN Alliance and TIP (Telecom Infra Project). Beyond cost reduction, Open RAN enables faster innovation cycles and paves the way for new software-driven capabilities like AI-based network optimization and cloud-native architecture. As network traffic surges and the need for flexible, scalable infrastructure intensifies, Open RAN is emerging as a critical enabler of next-generation telecom transformation.

How Are Open Standards, Cloud-Native Architectures, and AI Driving Open RAN Adoption?

The rise of Open RAN is tightly linked to technological advances in virtualization, containerization, and AI-based network automation. By decoupling software from hardware, Open RAN allows for cloud-native implementations of RAN functions, which can be deployed on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware rather than proprietary systems. This shift dramatically reduces infrastructure costs and enables elastic scaling based on network demand. Cloud platforms—public, private, or hybrid—support the deployment of virtualized DUs and CUs, making it easier for operators to manage resources dynamically and introduce new features with greater agility. Moreover, AI and machine learning are being embedded into Open RAN solutions to drive intelligent traffic management, anomaly detection, energy savings, and predictive maintenance. These technologies optimize performance and reduce operational expenditures while enhancing the user experience. Open RAN also benefits from the momentum of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV), creating an environment where network behavior can be centrally orchestrated and updated through software. Standardized APIs and interoperable interfaces set by the O-RAN Alliance are further accelerating ecosystem development, enabling plug-and-play integration and reducing vendor onboarding friction. Together, these innovations are transforming Open RAN from a concept into a deployable, scalable, and increasingly mature network architecture.

Can Industry Collaboration and Policy Support Sustain Long-Term Growth of Open RAN?

Yes—collaboration across the telecom ecosystem, coupled with proactive government support, is proving essential in driving long-term Open RAN adoption. Leading mobile operators such as Vodafone, Rakuten, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Dish Network are at the forefront of Open RAN trials and commercial rollouts. These players are working closely with a new generation of vendors—both hardware and software providers—to validate multi-vendor interoperability and develop field-ready solutions. In parallel, several governments are backing Open RAN as a strategic initiative to foster supply chain diversification and reduce dependency on geopolitical-sensitive vendors. In the U.S., UK, and Japan, funding programs and regulatory incentives are actively supporting Open RAN R&D, testbeds, and pilot deployments. Public-private partnerships are also emerging to address security, reliability, and standardization challenges, ensuring Open RAN meets national and commercial network requirements. Moreover, Open RAN’s compatibility with 5G standalone (SA) architecture and its applicability in rural, enterprise, and private network use cases is driving attention from system integrators and cloud providers. The momentum is also visible in policy discourse, where Open RAN is increasingly seen as a pillar of digital sovereignty and network resilience strategies. As collaboration among operators, vendors, and regulators deepens, the ecosystem is expected to mature, ensuring Open RAN’s sustainability and widespread impact.

What’s Fueling the Global Growth of the Open RAN Market Across Regions and Use Cases?

The growth in the Open RAN market is driven by several interrelated factors rooted in cost efficiency, deployment flexibility, ecosystem diversification, and the evolution of mobile networks toward software-defined, cloud-based models. One of the most significant drivers is the push to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) for operators, especially in emerging markets and rural areas where traditional RAN is prohibitively expensive. Open RAN’s modular, vendor-agnostic architecture enables cost-effective deployments using commercial hardware and open interfaces. The global rollout of 5G is also accelerating demand for network infrastructure that supports fast innovation, dense coverage, and dynamic scaling—needs that Open RAN is well-positioned to fulfill. Additionally, the rise of private 5G networks in manufacturing, logistics, defense, and enterprise campuses is generating demand for customizable, secure, and interoperable RAN architectures. The availability of open-source tools, development kits, and interoperability testing frameworks is lowering barriers for new entrants, encouraging innovation and competition. Strategic investments by hyperscalers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, in telecom infrastructure are creating hybrid models that blend Open RAN with cloud-native services. Regional momentum is particularly strong in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, where operator-led initiatives, policy frameworks, and technology consortiums are converging to scale deployments. As the ecosystem matures and field-tested solutions proliferate, Open RAN is poised to become a mainstream approach for modernizing mobile networks across diverse geographies and industry verticals.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Open RAN market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Component (Open RAN Hardware, Open RAN Software, Open RAN Services); Unit (Radio Unit, Distributed Unit, Centralized Unit); Deployment (Hybrid Cloud Deployment, Private Deployment, Public Cloud Deployment); Network (5G Network, 4G Network, 2G / 3G Network); Frequency (Sub-6 GHz Frequency, mmWave Frequency)

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 48 Featured) -

• Airspan Networks
• Altiostar
• ASOCS
• Cisco Systems
• Cohere Technologies
• Comba Telecom
• Dell Technologies
• Ericsson
• Fujitsu
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Intel Corporation
• Juniper Networks
• Mavenir
• NEC Corporation
• Nokia
• Parallel Wireless
• Qualcomm
• Radisys
• Samsung Electronics
• VMware

TARIFF IMPACT FACTOR

Our new release incorporates impact of tariffs on geographical markets as we predict a shift in competitiveness of companies based on HQ country, manufacturing base, exports and imports (finished goods and OEM). This intricate and multifaceted market reality will impact competitors by artificially increasing the COGS, reducing profitability, reconfiguring supply chains, amongst other micro and macro market dynamics.

We are diligently following expert opinions of leading Chief Economists (14,949), Think Tanks (62), Trade & Industry bodies (171) worldwide, as they assess impact and address new market realities for their ecosystems. Experts and economists from every major country are tracked for their opinions on tariffs and how they will impact their countries.

We expect this chaos to play out over the next 2-3 months and a new world order is established with more clarity. We are tracking these developments on a real time basis.

As we release this report, U.S. Trade Representatives are pushing their counterparts in 183 countries for an early closure to bilateral tariff negotiations. Most of the major trading partners also have initiated trade agreements with other key trading nations, outside of those in the works with the United States. We are tracking such secondary fallouts as supply chains shift.

To our valued clients, we say, we have your back. We will present a simplified market reassessment by incorporating these changes!

APRIL 2025: NEGOTIATION PHASE

Our April release addresses the impact of tariffs on the overall global market and presents market adjustments by geography. Our trajectories are based on historic data and evolving market impacting factors.

JULY 2025 FINAL TARIFF RESET

Complimentary Update: Our clients will also receive a complimentary update in July after a final reset is announced between nations. The final updated version incorporates clearly defined Tariff Impact Analyses.

Reciprocal and Bilateral Trade & Tariff Impact Analyses:

USA
CHINA
MEXICO
CANADA
EU
JAPAN
INDIA
176 OTHER COUNTRIES.

Leading Economists - Our knowledge base tracks 14,949 economists including a select group of most influential Chief Economists of nations, think tanks, trade and industry bodies, big enterprises, and domain experts who are sharing views on the fallout of this unprecedented paradigm shift in the global econometric landscape. Most of our 16,491+ reports have incorporated this two-stage release schedule based on milestones.

Please note: Reports are sold as single-site single-user licenses. Electronic versions require 24-48 hours as each copy is customized to the client with digital controls and custom watermarks. The Publisher uses digital controls protecting against copying and printing is restricted to one full copy to be used at the same location.

The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the report. Upon ordering an electronic version, the Publisher will provide a link to download the purchased report.

Prior to fulfillment of an order, the client will be required to sign a document detailing the purchase terms for a publication from this publisher.