2026 Global: 5G Non-Standalone (Nsa) Architecture Market -Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: 5G Non-Standalone (Nsa) Architecture Market -Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for 5g non-standalone (nsa) architecture market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the 5g non-standalone (nsa) architecture market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek, NEC, ZTE, and Mavenir are among the ten major companies active in the 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture market, each supplying critical components ranging from baseband and RAN equipment to modems and RF front‑ends that enable NSA deployments.
Ericsson provides end‑to‑end 5G solutions and is recognized for its cloud‑native, service‑based core and robust RAN offerings that support NSA migrations and operator automation needs. Huawei offers comprehensive NSA-capable portfolios spanning RAN, core and transport with highly scalable software‑driven systems and AI‑enabled automation that have been widely deployed in global markets despite varying regulatory conditions. Nokia combines cloud‑native core elements with flexible RAN products and private‑network capabilities, positioning itself to help operators transition through NSA to SA while emphasizing security and regulatory compliance. Samsung supplies integrated 5G platforms including NSA‑capable RAN and core modules and advances in modular architecture and network slicing that support operators of different scales. Qualcomm, as a leading modem and chipset supplier, drives NSA device compatibility through its Snapdragon modem platforms and RF subsystems, enabling smartphones and CPEs to operate in NSA configurations alongside LTE anchors. Intel contributes NPUs, baseband acceleration and platform silicon used in NSA solutions for servers, gateways and edge compute, supporting operators’ virtualized NSA deployments and multi‑cloud strategies. MediaTek produces 5G modems and SoCs that power a broad range of NSA devices, helping expand device ecosystem breadth and market adoption in consumer and IoT segments. NEC focuses on open, interoperable 5G core and orchestration solutions that integrate virtualization and automation for NSA rollouts, with professional services to tailor regional operator requirements. ZTE supplies cost‑effective, high‑performance NSA‑compatible RAN and core systems with a strong footprint in Asia‑Pacific and emerging markets, emphasizing edge computing and managed services to accelerate deployments. Mavenir, as a cloud‑native and virtualized network software vendor, champions software‑defined NSA architectures and Open RAN interoperability, enabling rapid, cost‑efficient operator transitions and multi‑vendor deployments.
Collectively these firms address the NSA market across three layers: device/chipset vendors (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Intel) that ensure UE and CPE NSA interoperability and RF performance; infrastructure and RAN/core suppliers (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, ZTE, NEC) that deliver radio, transport and core elements to anchor 5G NR on existing 4G EPC; and cloud‑native network software and disaggregation proponents (Mavenir, NEC, Ericsson) that enable virtualization, orchestration and multi‑vendor ecosystems essential for scalable NSA operations. Their competitive differentiators include chipset‑to‑cloud ecosystems, support for network slicing and edge integration, Open RAN and virtualization strategies, and regional market penetration—factors that shape operator choices for NSA deployments and the path toward full standalone 5G.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for 5g non-standalone (nsa) architecture market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the 5g non-standalone (nsa) architecture market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek, NEC, ZTE, and Mavenir are among the ten major companies active in the 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture market, each supplying critical components ranging from baseband and RAN equipment to modems and RF front‑ends that enable NSA deployments.
Ericsson provides end‑to‑end 5G solutions and is recognized for its cloud‑native, service‑based core and robust RAN offerings that support NSA migrations and operator automation needs. Huawei offers comprehensive NSA-capable portfolios spanning RAN, core and transport with highly scalable software‑driven systems and AI‑enabled automation that have been widely deployed in global markets despite varying regulatory conditions. Nokia combines cloud‑native core elements with flexible RAN products and private‑network capabilities, positioning itself to help operators transition through NSA to SA while emphasizing security and regulatory compliance. Samsung supplies integrated 5G platforms including NSA‑capable RAN and core modules and advances in modular architecture and network slicing that support operators of different scales. Qualcomm, as a leading modem and chipset supplier, drives NSA device compatibility through its Snapdragon modem platforms and RF subsystems, enabling smartphones and CPEs to operate in NSA configurations alongside LTE anchors. Intel contributes NPUs, baseband acceleration and platform silicon used in NSA solutions for servers, gateways and edge compute, supporting operators’ virtualized NSA deployments and multi‑cloud strategies. MediaTek produces 5G modems and SoCs that power a broad range of NSA devices, helping expand device ecosystem breadth and market adoption in consumer and IoT segments. NEC focuses on open, interoperable 5G core and orchestration solutions that integrate virtualization and automation for NSA rollouts, with professional services to tailor regional operator requirements. ZTE supplies cost‑effective, high‑performance NSA‑compatible RAN and core systems with a strong footprint in Asia‑Pacific and emerging markets, emphasizing edge computing and managed services to accelerate deployments. Mavenir, as a cloud‑native and virtualized network software vendor, champions software‑defined NSA architectures and Open RAN interoperability, enabling rapid, cost‑efficient operator transitions and multi‑vendor deployments.
Collectively these firms address the NSA market across three layers: device/chipset vendors (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Intel) that ensure UE and CPE NSA interoperability and RF performance; infrastructure and RAN/core suppliers (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, ZTE, NEC) that deliver radio, transport and core elements to anchor 5G NR on existing 4G EPC; and cloud‑native network software and disaggregation proponents (Mavenir, NEC, Ericsson) that enable virtualization, orchestration and multi‑vendor ecosystems essential for scalable NSA operations. Their competitive differentiators include chipset‑to‑cloud ecosystems, support for network slicing and edge integration, Open RAN and virtualization strategies, and regional market penetration—factors that shape operator choices for NSA deployments and the path toward full standalone 5G.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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