Enhanced with market attractiveness analysis, total addressable market evaluation, company benchmarking matrices, interactive Excel dashboards, expanded supply chain intelligence, emerging startup coverage, and detailed product insights, The Business Research Company’s 2026 market reports deliver more actionable and strategically valuable research.
5G Testing Equipment Market Size Forecast: How Large Could The Market Become By 2030?
The 5G testing equipment market size has shown significant growth in recent years. It is anticipated to increase from $2.7 billion in 2025 to $2.91 billion in 2026, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The historical growth for this market can be ascribed to the rising adoption of 4g-lte networks, the increasing deployment of telecom infrastructure, growth in mobile device manufacturing, increasing demand for reliable wireless connectivity, and the expansion of testing labs for rf and wireless networks.
The 5G testing equipment market is anticipated to experience robust expansion over the coming years. This market is projected to reach $3.92 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. Factors driving this growth during the forecast period include the increased deployment of 5G devices, a rising need for automated testing solutions, the broadening reach of telecom service providers, the emergence of AI-enabled test analytics, and the growing embrace of network slicing and ultra-low latency services. Key trends expected over this period encompass automated test workflow solutions, analysis of high-frequency signals, real-time oversight of network performance, comprehensive end-to-end device interoperability testing, and AI-powered quality assurance.
Download A Free Sample Report For Comprehensive Market Insights:
5G Testing Equipment Market Expansion Supported By Key Demand Factors
The expanding count of autonomous vehicles is anticipated to drive the 5G testing equipment market forward. An autonomous automobile, often called a self-driving or driverless vehicle, is outfitted with sensors, artificial intelligence, and communication systems, enabling it to operate without human control. The rise in autonomous vehicles is attributed to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and government initiatives that promote safer and more efficient autonomous mobility solutions. The 5G testing equipment market supports this development by providing tools and systems that ensure reliable, low-latency, and high-speed data transmission, which is critical for real-time navigation, communication, and vehicle safety performance. For instance, in December 2023, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a US-based non-profit organization, projected approximately 3.5 billion autonomous vehicle connections globally by 2025, increasing to 4.5 billion by 2030, demonstrating robust growth in self-driving mobility adoption. Consequently, the increasing number of autonomous automobiles is propelling the growth of the 5G testing equipment market.
5G Testing Equipment Market Categorization By Product Type And Application
The 5G testing equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Equipment Type: Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Other Equipment Types
2) By Revenue Source: New, Rental
3) By Application: Lab Testing, Performance Testing, Wireless And RF Testing
4) By End-User: Telecom Equipment Manufacturers, Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs), Telecom Service Providers, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Oscilloscopes: Digital Oscilloscopes, Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
2) By Signal Generators: Vector Signal Generators, Arbitrary Waveform Generators
3) By Spectrum Analyzers: Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, Benchtop Spectrum Analyzers
4) By Network Analyzers: Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Scalar Network Analyzers
5) By Other Equipment Types: Power Meters, Channel Emulators, Protocol Analyzers
#5G Testing Equipment Market Trends Influencing Long-Term Demand
Major entities within the 5G testing equipment market are concentrating on creating technologically advanced solutions, like wireless test platforms, to boost testing accuracy, interoperability, and the performance of devices in emerging 5G and IoT contexts. Wireless test platforms function as integrated systems, crafted to simulate real-world network conditions and evaluate the performance of wireless technologies, including 5G New Radio (NR), ensuring optimal connectivity, signal quality, and compatibility with devices such as autonomous vehicles and IoT sensors. For example, in February 2023, Keysight Technologies Inc., a US-based firm specializing in electronic test and measurement equipment, unveiled the E7515R solution, built upon its 5G Network Emulation Solutions platform. The E7515R offers a streamlined and budget-friendly test environment, specifically optimized for 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) and Cellular IoT (CIoT) devices. This solution is designed to accelerate validation from the initial design phase through to deployment, enabling comprehensive protocol, RF, and functional evaluations within a single test setup, thereby helping device manufacturers achieve a faster time-to-market while guaranteeing compliance and reliability.
5G Testing Equipment Market Company Landscape And Strategic Competition
Major companies operating in the 5G testing equipment market are Tektronix; Keysight Technologies Inc; Intertek Group plc; Rohde & Schwarz; VIAVI Solutions Inc.; Spirent Communications plc; LitePoint; EXFO Inc.; Microlease PLC; SIGLENT Technologies; ETS Lindgren ltd; Prisma Telecom Testing; Azimuth Systems; TMY Technology Inc.; Anritsu Corporation; PCTEST Engineering Laboratory Inc; Calnex Solutions Ltd.; Amarisoft; RADX Technologies; Boonton Electronics; ThinkRF Corp.; Trex Enterprises Corporation; Inseego Corp.; Fibocom Wireless Inc.; AT&T Inc.; MACOM Technology Solutions
Access The Complete 5G Testing Equipment Market Report:
5G Testing Equipment Market Geographic Distribution And Regional Opportunities
North America was the largest region in the 5G testing equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5G testing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
Get in touch with us:
The Business Research Company: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/
Americas: +1 310-496-7795
Asia: +44 7882 955267 & +91 8897263534
Europe: +44 7882 955267
Email us at: marketing@tbrc.info
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/the-business-research-company
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24_fI0rV8cR5DxlCpgmyFQ
Global Market Model: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/global-market-model
Wasay has over a decade of experience in market research, data modelling, and analytics, with prior experience at GlobalData and Decision Tree Consulting Services. At The Business Research Company , he leads research operations across syndicated studies, customized consulting engagements, and the Global Market Model platform. His professional experience includes supporting organizations such as Boston Consulting Group, KPMG, and Ernst & Young. Wasay holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, postgraduate management qualifications from International Management Institute Belgium and Indian School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and completed the Integrated Program in Business Analytics from Indian Institute of Management Indore.