Global 6G Market: Emerging Opportunities

Report Code: IFT285A

Publish Date: Sep 2023

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Information Technology

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Report Highlights

The global market for 6G technology is valued at $4.1 billion in 2030. The market is estimated to increase from $6.2 billion in 2031 to reach $679.6 billion by 2040, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 68.6% from 2031 through 2040.

Report Includes

  • 32 data tables and 38 additional tables
  • Detailed overview and an up-to-date analysis of the global market for 6G technology
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with market revenue for 2030 (base year), estimates for 2031, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2040
  • Understanding of the upcoming potential for global G6 technology market, and areas of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments
  • Estimation of the market size and revenue forecast for global 6G market in USD million values, and corresponding market share analysis based on the device, communication infrastructure (wireless and fixed), end-user, and geographic region
  • Discussion of industry growth driving factors, major technology issues and challenges affecting the market for 6G technologies as a basis for projecting demand in the forecast period (2030-2040)
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of this market (benefits and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, emerging technologies related to 6G networks and communication infrastructure, prospects, and contributions to the overall market growth
  • Review of the most important advancements in production technologies, with a focus on activities that will contribute to market growth during the next ten years
  • Insight into the industry structure for 6G network technologies, competitive aspects of each product segments, increasing R&D investments, market growth strategies, and a relevant patent analysis
  • Analysis of the key patent grants in the 6G technology, with an understanding of patent development status of key 6G communication technologies and recently granted patents
  • Understanding of ESG perspectives on the market for 6G, with emphasis on the impact of ESG factors on performance, current status of ESG, consumer attitudes, and ESG practices followed in 6G market
  • Identification of the companies best positioned to meet the surging global demand for 6G infrastructure owing to or in conjunction with their proprietary technologies, ongoing research activities, merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, and venture fundings
  • Profile descriptions of the leading global corporations, including AT&T Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corp., Fujitsu and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

Report Scope

This report provides an overview of the global market for 6G and analyses market trends. Using 2030 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for the forecast period 2031 through 2040. Revenue forecasts for this period are segmented based on device, communication infrastructure, end-user, and region.

The report also focuses on the major trends and challenges that affect the market and the competitive landscape. It explains the current market trends and provides detailed profiles of the major players and their strategies to enhance their market presence. The report estimates the size of the global 6G market in 2030 and provides projections of the expected market size through 2040.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2030
Forecast period considered 2031-2040
Base year market size $4.1 billion
Market size forecast $679.6 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 68.6% from 2031 to 2040
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered By Device, Communication Infrastructure, End-User, and Region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Countries covered United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, Brazil, China, India and Japan
Key Market Drivers
  • Addressing Goals for Economic Growth and Societal Sustainability
  • Capitalizing on the Latest Technology Advancements
  • Enabling Enhanced Experiences and New Categories of Use Cases
  • Higher Investments in R&D and Fast-paced Growth in Telecommunications Industry
Companies studied
APPLE INC.AT&T
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD.
INTEL CORP.LG CORP.
NOKIATELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON
GOOGLE INC. (ALPHABET INC.)KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES
NTT DOCOMOQUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM LTD.SAMSUNG
SONY CORP.T-MOBILE USA INC.
VERIZONVODAFONE GROUP PLC
XIAOMIZTE CORP.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The 6G market is projected to grow from $4.1 billion in 2030 to $679.6 billion in 2040, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 68.6% during the forecast period.
The key factors driving the growth of 6G market includes:

  • Addressing goals for economic growth and societal sustainability.
  • Capitalizing on the latest technology advancements.
  • Enabling enhanced experiences and new categories of use cases.
  • Higher investments in R&D and fast paced growth in telecommunication industry.
The 6G market is segmented based on device, communication infrastructure, end-user, and region.
Mobile devices segment will dominate the market by the end of 2040.
Asia-Pacific holds the highest market share in the market.
Key companies in the market includes:

  • Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Intel Corp.
  • LG Corp.
  • Nokia.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Sony Corp.
  • T-Mobile US, Inc.
  • Verizon Communications Inc.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Global 6G Market: Emerging Opportunities149Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction8Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights3Free
Chapter- 3: Market Overview13Free
Chapter- 4: Market Dynamics6Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Device4Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Communication Infrastructure3Free
Chapter- 7: Market Breakdown by End User4Free
Chapter- 8: Market Breakdown by Region28Free
Chapter- 9: Sustainability in 6G Market: An ESG Perspective10Free
Chapter- 10: Emerging Technologies and Developments2Free
Chapter- 11: Patent Analysis9Free
Chapter- 12: Competitive Landscape8Free
Chapter- 13: Company Profiles48Free
Chapter- 14: Appendix: Acronyms3Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 70

  • Summary Table: Global Market for 6G, by End-User, Through 2040
  • Table 1: Comparison Between 5G and 6G Technology
  • Table 2: Recent Research Initiatives and Industry Developments on the 6G Market, 2021-2023
  • Table 3: 6G Potential Generic Use Cases Across Industry
  • Table 4: Global Market for 6G, by Device, Through 2040
  • Table 5: Global Market for 6G, by Communication Infrastructure, Through 2040
  • Table 6: Global Market for 6G, by End User, Through 2040
  • Table 7: Global Market for 6G, by Region, Through 2040
  • Table 8: North American Market for 6G, by Country, Through 2040
  • Table 9: North American Market for 6G, by Device, Through 2040
  • Table 10: North American Market for 6G, by Communication Infrastructure, Through 2040
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