North America Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Handheld and In-Vehicle), Technology (Analog and Digital), Frequency (25-174

The North America Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Market size was valued at US$ 2.21 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 4.30 billion by 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% during 2025-2031.

The 25 to 175 MHz very high frequency (VHF) band is a critical segment within the land mobile radio (LMR) market, particularly for public safety, utilities, transportation, and industrial applications. This segment provides superior long-range communication capabilities, making it ideal for rural and suburban areas where terrain and obstacles are minimal. Its propagation characteristics allow for reliable voice and narrowband data transmission across wide geographic regions with fewer infrastructure requirements compared to higher frequencies.

First responders, railroads, and municipal agencies widely use LMR systems operating in this VHF range. The band supports both analog and digital modulation schemes, including P25 and DMR, enabling flexible and cost-effective deployment. Additionally, the VHF band is less congested than UHF in many regions, reducing interference and improving signal clarity. Regulatory support and spectrum availability continue to drive demand, particularly in regions with large land areas and sparse population densities. However, challenges such as antenna size and urban interference still need to be addressed. Despite these, the 25-175 MHz VHF segment remains vital for organizations prioritizing range and coverage over compact infrastructure, reinforcing its significance in mission-critical and operational LMR communications.

The Canada public safety land mobile radio (LMR) market is a well-established, mission critical communications sector serving public safety, utilities, transportation, and industrial customers. Adoption of digital LMR systems—notably APCO P25 compliant networks—has expanded steadily, driven by increasing demands for secure, interoperable, high availability voice and data communications. Bell Canada, for instance, supports over 70,000 public safety and essential service users on dedicated LMR networks. The 200-512 MHz UHF systems are commonly used for mission-critical communications, including police, fire, and emergency medical services, where reliable connectivity is essential. The segment supports both analog and digital technologies, with increasing migration toward digital standards such as APCO P25 and DMR driven by the demand for enhanced interoperability, encryption, and data capabilities. Additionally, this band allows for flexible antenna design and more compact equipment, further boosting its adoption.

On January 8, 2024, Helix Advanced Communications and Infrastructure, Inc., operating as Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions, announced the acquisition of Victoria Mobile Radio Ltd., based in Victoria, British Columbia. Victoria Mobile Radio is a leading Motorola Solutions and JVCKenwood Channel Partner in the Victoria area. Over the past four decades, the company has developed a strong reputation for providing critical wireless communications, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and LMR solutions to the public safety, municipal, and industrial markets in Vancouver Island and the BC Lower Mainland. Westcan's expansion further cements the need for mission-critical communications, wireless broadband networks, and coverage enhancement solutions. As public safety and industrial communication networks continue to modernize, these strategic initiatives contribute to market growth by driving innovations and service offerings that address the changing requirements of public safety agencies and industrial clients across Western Canada.

L3Harris Technologies Inc., Motorola Solutions Inc., Tait Communications Ltd, Thales SA, Simoco Wireless Solutions Ltd, JVCKENWOOD Corp, BK Technologies Corp, Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., Icom Inc., and Sepura Ltd. are among the key North America Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Market players that are profiled in this market study.

The overall North America Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the North America Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the North America Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Market.

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