The global wireless testing market size is expected to grow from USD 10.5 billion in 2021 to USD 19.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2022 to 2030. The wireless communications market has grown significantly with devices required to undergo with effective wireless testing to ensure they perform correctly and are safe, reliable, and secure. The increased integration of wireless technologies is enabling connectivity services in all kinds of devices and applications, such as smartphones, wearables, smart cities, connected cars, smart homes, smart grids, and eHealth. Also, wireless testing solutions like UE testing, chipset testing, and wireless security testing focus on the latest technologies‘ performance and quality of experience. There are pre-silicon verification and post-silicon verification that help improve the quality and performance of the devices, which use wireless protocols like Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, LTE, 2G, 3G, 3GPP, 4G, 5G, and NFC,.
The prominent factors that drive the market growth include an increase in the adoption of smart electronic appliances, an increase in wireless technologies, and a surge in the usage of smart devices. A rise in the usage of smart devices in emerging economies creates growth opportunities for the wireless testing market. In addition, growth in population and a surge in Internet penetration are key factors boosting the demand for smart devices. However, a lack of skilled workforce and high cost are expected to hamper the growth of the wireless testing market. On the contrary, the high adoption of internet of things (IoT) technologies is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for expanding the wireless testing industry during the forecast period.
Global Wireless Testing Market Definition
Wireless testing evaluates a device that can connect with other devices & networks and perform operational tasks using the connection. Several wireless devices are tested by performing a series of tests to verify regulatory compliance, device interoperability, performance, and user safety.
Drivers: Increase in usage of smart devices
Smart technology & connectivity are the major drivers of smart devices, which enhances the requirement of product safety. Growth in the adoption of smart devices in emerging countries help create opportunities for various technologies. Furthermore, an increase in the population and growing Internet saturation are some of the key factors driving the demand for smartphones and smart devices, which may help drive the market growth for wireless testing services. The advanced features appeal to the attention of smart devices, which also help drive the market growth. In addition, the adoption of smartphones and smart devices has an enormous impact on the wireless testing industry. The beginning of 5G technology has already redefined the device testing landscape, and cutting-edge telecom companies have shifted from turnkey testing to a system-level approach.
Restraints: Lack of skilled workforce and high cost
The cost of Wi-Fi networks goes far afar their purchasing price, which is the amount paid for hardware and software at installation. According to Gartner, 80% of total IT costs occur after the initial purchase. Wi-Fi networking considers the purchase costs and other costs that arise over the lifespan of the units, even the intangible ones. The antennas for a leading 4G enabled smartphone typically cost is high. With the adoption of 5G technology, businesses can expect significant increases in component costs in the coming year, which would hamper the growth of the wireless testing market. The lack of a skilled workforce would restrain the market growth for wireless testing.
By Offerings Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)
- Equipment
- Services
By Technology Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- 2G/3G
- 4G/LTE
- 5G
By Application Outlook (Sales, USD Billion, 2017-2030)
- Consumer Electronics
- IT & Telecommunication
- Automotive
- Energy & Power
- Healthcare
- Others
The equipment segment accounts for the largest market share, by offering
By offering, the global wireless testing market is divided into equipment and services. The equipment segment was the highest contributor to the market, with a share of 68.4% in 2021. Testing equipment are used for testing network signals to improve and maintain the efficiency and speed of the network. The technological advancements in networking and communication, such as 4G, and 5G, integrated with smart devices, influence various enterprise’s adoption of such wireless networks
Growth in the IoT and AI trends and the surge in demand for 5G technology in emerging economies are likely to provide profitable opportunities for wireless test equipment. A rise in advancement and innovations in wireless technologies drives the growth of the wireless testing market. The merger, acquisition, and partnership of leading players to develop advanced technologies are also expected to create the wireless testing market opportunities during the forecast period.
Major players in the global market are:
- SGS Group
- Bureau Veritas
- Anritsu Corporation
- DEKRA SE
- Intertek Group Plc.
- Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.
- TUV Rheinland
- EXFO Inc.
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- Electro Magnetic Test, Inc.
