Table of Content

1 INTRODUCTION 26
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 26
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 26
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 27
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION & REGIONS COVERED 27
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 28
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 28
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS 29
1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 29
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 30
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 30
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 31
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 31
2.1.2.1 Primary interviews with experts 31
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary profiles 31
2.1.2.3 Key insights from industry experts 32
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 32
2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 33
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 33
2.2.3 6G MARKET ESTIMATION: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS 33
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 34
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 35
2.4.1 RISK ASSESSMENT 36
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 36
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 37
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 39
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN 6G MARKET 39
4.2 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO 39
4.3 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION 40
4.4 6G MARKET, BY END USER 40
4.5 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE 41
4.6 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 41
4.7 NORTH AMERICAN 6G MARKET: END USER AND TOP THREE ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS 42
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5 MARKET OVERVIEW AND INDUSTRY TRENDS 43
5.1 INTRODUCTION 43
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 43
5.2.1 DRIVERS 44
5.2.1.1 Technological advancements 44
5.2.1.2 Deliverance of extreme performance and highly advanced use cases 44
5.2.1.3 Growing metaverse traction 44
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 44
5.2.2.1 High initial cost 44
5.2.2.2 Limited spectrum availability 44
5.2.2.3 Regulatory and standardization challenges 44
5.2.2.4 Terahertz (THz) frequency challenges and energy efficiency concerns 45
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 45
5.2.3.1 Transformative applications 45
5.2.3.2 Global connectivity 45
5.2.3.3 Emergence of detailed sensing and high-precision positioning technologies 45
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 45
5.2.4.1 Security and privacy 45
5.2.4.2 Ethical and social implications 46
5.2.4.3 Environmental concerns 46
5.3 INDUSTRY TRENDS 46
5.3.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF 6G MARKET 46
5.3.1.1 2017–2019: Early concepts and vision 46
5.3.1.2 2019–2021: Initiation of research 47
5.3.1.3 2021–2023: Global collaboration and standardization efforts 47
5.3.1.4 2024–present: Early testing and prototyping 47
5.3.2 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS 47
5.3.3 ECOSYSTEM 50
5.3.4 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 51
5.3.4.1 Nokia Bell Labs showcased 6G and research on lunar networks for NASA 51
5.3.4.2 Samsung unveiled its Exynos modem to support two-way satellite communication 52
5.3.4.3 NTT created prototype baseband amplifier chip for networks operating at 2 terabytes per second 52
5.3.5 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 53
5.3.5.1 Regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other organizations 53
5.3.5.2 North America 55
5.3.5.2.1 US 55
5.3.5.2.2 Canada 56
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5.3.5.3 Europe 56
5.3.5.3.1 UK 56
5.3.5.3.2 Germany 56
5.3.5.3.3 Italy 56
5.3.5.3.4 France 56
5.3.5.4 Asia Pacific 56
5.3.5.4.1 China 56
5.3.5.4.2 India 56
5.3.5.4.3 Australia 57
5.3.5.4.4 Japan 57
5.3.5.5 Middle East & Africa 57
5.3.5.5.1 Saudi Arabia 57
5.3.5.5.2 South Africa 57
5.3.5.6 Latin America 57
5.3.5.6.1 Brazil 57
5.3.5.6.2 Mexico 57
5.3.6 PATENT ANALYSIS 57
5.3.6.1 Methodology 57
5.3.7 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 62
5.3.7.1 Threat of new entrants 63
5.3.7.2 Threat of substitutes 63
5.3.7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 63
5.3.7.4 Bargaining power of buyers 63
5.3.7.5 Intensity of competitive rivalry 63
5.3.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 64
5.3.8.1 Key technologies 64
5.3.8.1.1 Massive MIMO 64
5.3.8.1.2 Terahertz (THz) communication 64
5.3.8.1.3 Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) 64
5.3.8.2 Complementary technologies 65
5.3.8.2.1 Blockchain 65
5.3.8.2.2 Digital twins 65
5.3.8.2.3 Hologram 65
5.3.8.3 Adjacent technologies 66
5.3.8.3.1 Internet of Things (IoT) 66
5.3.8.3.2 Virtual Reality (AR) and Augmented Reality (VR) 66
5.3.8.3.3 Network slicing 66
5.3.8.3.4 Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) 67
5.3.9 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 67
5.3.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 68
5.3.11 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP 68
5.3.11.1 Short-term roadmap (2028–2030) 68
5.3.11.2 Mid-term roadmap (2031–2033) 68
5.3.11.3 Long-term roadmap (2034–2035) 69
5.3.12 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 69
5.3.12.1 Key stakeholders in buying process 69
5.3.12.2 Buying criteria 70
5.3.13 CURRENT AND EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS 70
5.3.13.1 Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) 70
5.3.13.2 AI-powered service monetization 70
5.3.13.3 Immersive experiences and Extended Reality (XR) platforms 71
5.3.13.4 IoT and smart infrastructure services 71
5.3.13.5 Edge computing and decentralized networks 71
5.3.13.6 Sustainability and green business models 71
5.3.13.7 Subscription-based holographic and high-definition content delivery 71
5.3.14 BEST PRACTICES OF 6G MARKET 71
5.3.14.1 Customer-centric service design 71
5.3.14.2 Focus on sustainability 71
5.3.14.3 AI-driven network management 71
5.3.14.4 Spectrum efficiency and utilization 71
5.3.14.5 Security-first approach 72
5.3.14.6 User-centric innovations 72
5.3.14.7 Global standardization alignment 72
5.3.15 6G MARKET: TOOLS, FRAMEWORKS, AND TECHNIQUES 72
5.3.16 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 72
5.3.17 INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND GENERATIVE AI 73
5.3.17.1 Impact of generative AI on 6G 73
5.3.17.2 Use cases of generative AI in 6G market 73
5.3.17.3 Future of generative AI in 6G market 74
5.3.18 SIX PILLARS OF 6G 75
5.3.18.1 Native AI 75
5.3.18.2 Networked sensing 75
5.3.18.3 Extreme connectivity 75
5.3.18.4 Integrated NTN 75
5.3.18.5 Trustworthiness 75
5.3.18.6 Sustainability 75
5.3.19 6G SPECTRUM LANDSCAPE 76
5.3.19.1 Sub-6 GHz (Below 6GHZ) 76
5.3.19.2 Mid-Band (6HZ – 24HZ) 76
5.3.19.3 Millimeter Wave Band (24 GHZ – 100 GHZ) 76
5.3.19.4 Sub-THz (100 GHZ – 300 GHZ) 76
5.3.20 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES RELEVANT TO 6G 77
5.3.20.1 Terahertz communication 77
5.3.20.2 Spatial Modulation (SM) MIMO 77
5.3.20.3 Large Intelligent Surfaces (LIS) and Holographic Beamforming (HBF) 77
5.3.20.4 Laser Visible Light Communication (VLC) 78
5.3.20.5 Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) multiplexing 78
5.3.20.6 Blockchain-based spectrum sharing 78
5.3.20.7 Quantum communication and computing 79
5.3.20.8 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) 79
5.3.21 6G NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS 79
5.3.21.1 Intelligentization 79
5.3.21.2 Cloudization 79
5.3.21.3 Softwarization 80
5.3.21.4 Virtualization 80
5.3.21.5 Slicing 80
6 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION 81
6.1 INTRODUCTION 82
6.1.1 ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS: 6G MARKET DRIVERS 82
6.2 HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS 83
6.2.1 NEED FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS TO DRIVE GROWTH 83
6.3 TACTILE/HAPTIC INTERNET 84
6.3.1 TACTILE/HAPTIC INTERNET TO ENGAGE WITH DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH TOUCH AND PROPRIOCEPTION 84
6.4 FULL AUTOMATED DRIVING 85
6.4.1 NEED FOR HIGH DATA RATES FOR SENSOR AND CAMERA TRANSMISSIONS IN AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS TO PROPEL MARKET 85
6.5 INDUSTRY 5.0 85
6.5.1 DECENTRALIZED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 85
6.6 INTERNET OF BIO-NANO-THINGS (IOBNT) 86
6.6.1 NEED FOR REAL-TIME HEALTH DATA FROM BIO-NANO SENSORS TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH 86
6.7 OTHER ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS 87
7 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO 88
7.1 INTRODUCTION 89
7.1.1 USAGE SCENARIOS: 6G MARKET DRIVERS 89
7.2 FURTHER-ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND (FEMBB) 90
7.2.1 NEED FOR HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY IN DENSELY POPULATED URBAN AREAS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 90
7.3 EXTREMELY RELIABLE LOW-LATENCY COMMUNICATION (ERLLC) 91
7.3.1 EXTREMELY RELIABLE LOW-LATENCY COMMUNICATION TO PROVIDE UNPARALLELED RELIABILITY AND MINIMAL LATENCY FOR APPLICATIONS DEMANDING INSTANTANEOUS RESPONSE TIMES 91
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7.4 LONG-DISTANCE AND HIGH-MOBILITY COMMUNICATIONS (LDHMC) 92
7.4.1 NEED FOR SEAMLESS COMMUNICATION IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS TO BOLSTER MARKET GROWTH 92
7.5 ULTRA-MASSIVE MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATIONS (UMMTC) 92
7.5.1 NEED FOR LOW-LATENCY CONNECTIONS TO SUPPORT VAST NETWORKS OF SENSORS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH 92
7.6 EXTREMELY LOW POWER COMMUNICATIONS (ELPC) 93
7.6.1 6G’S ABILITY TO SUPPORT ADAPTIVE POWER LEVELS TO ENABLE DEVICES TO OPTIMIZE ENERGY TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH 93
8 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 95
8.1 INTRODUCTION 96
8.1.1 COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE: 6G MARKET DRIVERS 96
8.2 CELLULAR 97
8.2.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIGH-SPEED MOBILE NETWORKS TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH 97
8.3 BROADBAND 98
8.3.1 EXPANSION OF HIGH INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 98
8.4 FIXED 99
8.4.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIGH-SPEED AND RELIABLE CONNECTIVITY IN STATIONARY ENVIRONMENTS TO BOLSTER MARKET GROWTH 99
9 6G MARKET, BY END USER 100
9.1 INTRODUCTION 101
9.1.1 END USERS: 6G MARKET DRIVERS 101
9.2 CONSUMERS 102
9.2.1 EXPANSION OF DIGITAL CONTENT TO BOOST SATELLITE SERVICE GROWTH 102
9.3 ENTERPRISES 102
9.3.1 MANUFACTURING 103
9.3.1.1 6G to transform manufacturing by delivering digital twin technology, intelligent supply chains, autonomous vehicle assembly, mobile robotics, and data security in real-time 103
9.3.1.2 Use cases 104
9.3.1.2.1 Quality control 104
9.3.1.2.2 Remote operation & control 104
9.3.2 HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES 104
9.3.2.1 Remote patient monitoring and AI-driven diagnostics to drive market 104
9.3.2.2 Use cases 105
9.3.2.2.1 AI-driven diagnostics 105
9.3.2.2.2 Drug development & research 105
9.3.2.2.3 Virtual Reality (VR) therapy 105
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9.3.3 MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT 105
9.3.3.1 Demand for high-definition and live-streaming content to
accelerate market growth 105
9.3.3.2 Use cases 106
9.3.3.2.1 Ultra-high-definition streaming 106
9.3.3.2.2 Real-time content creation and collaboration 106
9.3.3.2.3 Content distribution & delivery 106
9.3.4 AUTOMOTIVE 106
9.3.4.1 Enhanced 6G leveraged eGovernance services to enhance market growth 106
9.3.4.2 Use cases 107
9.3.4.2.1 Remote vehicle control 107
9.3.4.2.2 Augmented reality navigation 107
9.3.5 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 107
9.3.5.1 6G-based secure and reliable communication channels to
drive market growth 107
9.3.5.2 Use cases 108
9.3.5.2.1 Enhanced drone operations 108
9.3.5.2.2 Augmented reality for pilot training 108
9.3.5.2.3 Enhanced electronic warfare capabilities 108
9.3.6 OTHER ENTERPRISES 108
9.3.6.1 Use cases 109
9.3.6.1.1 Energy efficiency optimization 109
9.3.6.1.2 Virtual laboratories and simulations 109
9.3.6.1.3 Automated checkout systems 109
10 6G MARKET, BY REGION 110
10.1 INTRODUCTION 111
10.2 NORTH AMERICA 111
10.2.1 NORTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 111
10.2.2 US 115
10.2.2.1 Strategic focus on advancing next-generation wireless communications and government initiatives and collaborations to drive market 115
10.2.3 CANADA 115
10.2.3.1 Government initiatives for collaboration and investments in
next-generation technologies to propel market 115
10.3 EUROPE 116
10.3.1 EUROPE: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 116
10.3.2 UK 119
10.3.2.1 Funding from research institutions and government organizations to fuel market growth 119
10.3.3 GERMANY 119
10.3.3.1 Initiatives by government to expand low-cost connectivity to
spur market growth 119
10.3.4 FRANCE 119
10.3.4.1 6G platform to unite ecosystems, identify key technologies,
and position companies to gain competitive edge 119
10.3.5 REST OF EUROPE 120
10.4 ASIA PACIFIC 120
10.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 120
10.4.2 CHINA 124
10.4.2.1 Innovative technological developments in 6G technology to
drive growth 124
10.4.3 INDIA 124
10.4.3.1 Increasing focus on eliminating digital or rural-urban divide to accelerate market growth 124
10.4.4 JAPAN 125
10.4.4.1 Increased participation of private players and global collaboration with major players to fuel market growth 125
10.4.5 SOUTH KOREA 125
10.4.5.1 Government investments and initiatives and implementation of
K-Network 2030 strategy to drive market 125
10.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 125
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 126
10.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 126
10.5.2 UAE 129
10.5.2.1 Global technological advancements, presence of major players,
and focus on digitalization to bolster market growth 129
10.5.3 KSA 129
10.5.3.1 Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to drive rapid development of 6G 129
10.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 129
10.6 LATIN AMERICA 130
10.6.1 LATIN AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 130
10.6.2 BRAZIL 132
10.6.2.1 6G research and government funding to drive market 132
10.6.3 MEXICO 133
10.6.3.1 Investments from major telecom companies and government initiatives to propel market 133
10.6.4 REST OF LATIN AMERICA 133
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 134
11.1 INTRODUCTION 134
11.2 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS OF KEY 6G SERVICE PROVIDERS 134
11.3 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 4G, 5G, AND 6G 135
11.4 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 137
11.4.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 137
11.4.2 DEALS 138
11.4.3 OTHER DEALS/DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2021–AUGUST 2024 141
12 COMPANY PROFILES 142
12.1 INTRODUCTION 142
12.2 KEY PLAYERS 142
12.2.1 AT&T 142
12.2.1.1 Business overview 142
12.2.1.2 6G schedule outlook 143
12.2.1.3 Recent developments 144
12.2.1.3.1 Deals 144
12.2.1.4 MnM view 144
12.2.1.4.1 Right to win 144
12.2.1.4.2 Strategic choices 144
12.2.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 144
12.2.2 NTT DOCOMO 145
12.2.2.1 Business overview 145
12.2.2.2 6G schedule outlook 146
12.2.2.3 Recent developments 147
12.2.2.3.1 Product launches 147
12.2.2.3.2 Deals 147
12.2.2.4 MnM view 148
12.2.2.4.1 Right to win 148
12.2.2.4.2 Strategic choices 148
12.2.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 148
12.2.3 JIO 149
12.2.3.1 Business overview 149
12.2.3.2 6G schedule outlook 150
12.2.3.3 Recent developments 151
12.2.3.3.1 Deals 151
12.2.3.4 MnM view 151
12.2.3.4.1 Right to win 151
12.2.3.4.2 Strategic choices 151
12.2.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 151
12.2.4 BHARTI AIRTEL 152
12.2.4.1 Business overview 152
12.2.4.2 6G schedule outlook 153
12.2.4.3 Recent developments 154
12.2.4.3.1 Deals 154
12.2.4.4 MnM view 154
12.2.4.4.1 Right to win 154
12.2.4.4.2 Strategic choices 154
12.2.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 154
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12.2.5 VODAFONE 155
12.2.5.1 Business overview 155
12.2.5.2 6G schedule outlook 156
12.2.5.3 Recent developments 156
12.2.5.3.1 Deals 156
12.2.5.4 MnM view 157
12.2.5.4.1 Right to win 157
12.2.5.4.2 Strategic choices 157
12.2.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 157
12.2.6 SK TELECOM 158
12.2.6.1 Business overview 158
12.2.6.2 6G schedule outlook 159
12.2.6.3 Recent developments 159
12.2.6.3.1 Deals 159
12.2.6.4 MnM view 160
12.2.6.4.1 Right to win 160
12.2.6.4.2 Strategic choices 160
12.2.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 160
12.2.7 VERIZON 161
12.2.7.1 Business overview 161
12.2.7.2 6G schedule outlook 162
12.2.7.3 MnM view 162
12.2.7.3.1 Right to win 162
12.2.7.3.2 Strategic choices 162
12.2.7.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 162
12.2.8 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM 163
12.2.8.1 Business overview 163
12.2.8.2 6G schedule outlook 164
12.2.8.3 MnM view 165
12.2.8.3.1 Right to win 165
12.2.8.3.2 Strategic choices 165
12.2.8.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 165
12.2.9 TELEFONICA S.A 166
12.2.9.1 Business overview 166
12.2.9.2 6G schedule outlook 167
12.2.9.3 Recent developments 167
12.2.9.3.1 Deals 167
12.2.9.4 MnM view 168
12.2.9.4.1 Right to win 168
12.2.9.4.2 Strategic choices 168
12.2.9.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 168
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12.2.10 CHINA MOBILE 169
12.2.10.1 Business overview 169
12.2.10.2 6G schedule outlook 170
12.2.10.3 Recent developments 170
12.2.10.3.1 Deals 170
12.2.10.4 MnM view 171
12.2.10.4.1 Right to win 171
12.2.10.4.2 Strategic choices 171
12.2.10.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 171
12.2.11 CHINA UNICOM 172
12.2.11.1 Business overview 172
12.2.11.2 6G schedule outlook 173
12.2.11.3 MnM view 173
12.2.11.3.1 Right to win 173
12.2.11.3.2 Strategic choices 173
12.2.11.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 173
12.2.12 ORANGE 174
12.2.12.1 Business overview 174
12.2.12.2 6G schedule outlook 175
12.2.12.3 Recent developments 175
12.2.12.3.1 Deals 175
12.2.12.4 MnM view 176
12.2.12.4.1 Right to win 176
12.2.12.4.2 Strategic choices 176
12.2.12.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 176
12.2.13 RAKUTEN GROUP 177
12.2.13.1 Business overview 177
12.2.13.2 6G schedule outlook 178
12.2.13.3 Recent developments 178
12.2.13.3.1 Deals 178
12.2.13.4 MnM view 178
12.2.13.4.1 Right to win 178
12.2.13.4.2 Strategic choices 179
12.2.13.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 179
12.2.14 KT CORPORATION 180
12.2.14.1 Business overview 180
12.2.14.2 6G schedule outlook 181
12.2.14.3 Recent developments 182
12.2.14.3.1 Deals 182
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12.2.14.4 MnM view 182
12.2.14.4.1 Right to win 182
12.2.14.4.2 Strategic choices 182
12.2.14.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 182
12.2.15 SINGTEL 183
12.2.15.1 Business overview 183
12.2.15.2 6G schedule outlook 184
12.2.15.3 Recent developments 184
12.2.15.3.1 Deals 184
12.2.15.4 MnM view 184
12.2.15.4.1 Right to win 184
12.2.15.4.2 Strategic choices 184
12.2.15.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 184
12.2.16 KDDI CORPORATION 185
12.2.16.1 Business overview 185
12.2.16.2 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 186
12.2.16.3 Recent developments 186
12.2.16.3.1 Deals 186
12.2.16.4 MnM view 186
12.2.16.4.1 Right to win 186
12.2.16.4.2 Strategic choices 186
12.2.16.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 186
13 ADJACENT/RELATED MARKETS 187
13.1 INTRODUCTION 187
13.2 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET 187
13.2.1 MARKET OVERVIEW 187
13.2.2 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY COMPONENT 187
13.2.2.1 Solutions 188
13.2.2.2 Services 188
13.2.3 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY CELL TYPE 190
13.2.4 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY DEPLOYMENT MODE 192
13.2.5 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY RADIO TECHNOLOGY 192
13.2.6 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY END USER 192
13.2.7 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION 193
13.3 5G IOT MARKET 193
13.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION 193
13.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW 194
13.3.3 5G IOT MARKET, BY COMPONENT 194
13.3.4 5G IOT MARKET, BY NETWORK TYPE 196
13.3.5 5G IOT MARKET, BY END USER 197
13.3.6 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION 197
14 APPENDIX 199
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 199
14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 203
14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 205
14.4 RELATED REPORTS 205
14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 206



List of Figures

FIGURE 1 6G MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN 30
FIGURE 2 6G MARKET: TOP-DOWN AND BOTTOM-UP APPROACHES 32
FIGURE 3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS 33
FIGURE 4 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION USING BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 34
FIGURE 5 DATA TRIANGULATION 35
FIGURE 6 6G MARKET, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 37
FIGURE 7 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030 38
FIGURE 8 INCREASING DEMAND FOR LOW LATENCY IN RELIABLE NETWORKS TO
DRIVE MARKET 39
FIGURE 9 FURTHER-ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR
LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030 39
FIGURE 10 HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR
LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030 40
FIGURE 11 CONSUMERS SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR HIGHER GROWTH RATE
DURING FORECAST PERIOD 40
FIGURE 12 MANUFACTURING SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE
DURING FORECAST PERIOD 41
FIGURE 13 CELLULAR SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030 41
FIGURE 14 HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERPRISES SEGMENTS TO
ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARES IN 2030 42
FIGURE 15 DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES: 6G MARKET 43
FIGURE 16 BRIEF HISTORY OF 6G MARKET 46
FIGURE 17 6G MARKET: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS 48
FIGURE 18 KEY PLAYERS IN 6G MARKET ECOSYSTEM 51
FIGURE 19 LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS FOR 6G MARKET 58
FIGURE 20 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS: 6G MARKET 62
FIGURE 21 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 67
FIGURE 22 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES 69
FIGURE 23 KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES 70
FIGURE 24 USE CASES OF GENERATIVE AI IN 6G MARKET 74
FIGURE 25 INTERNET OF BIO-NANO THINGS SEGMENT TO GROW AT HIGHEST CAGR
DURING FORECAST PERIOD 82
FIGURE 26 UTLRA-MASSIVE MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATION SERVICES SEGMENT TO
GROW AT HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD 89
FIGURE 27 FIXED SEGMENT TO GROW AT HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD 96
FIGURE 28 CONSUMERS SEGMENT TO GROW AT HIGHER CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD 101
FIGURE 29 NORTH AMERICA: MARKET SNAPSHOT 112
FIGURE 30 ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET SNAPSHOT 121
FIGURE 31 COMPANY VALUATION OF KEY 6G SERVICE PROVIDERS 134
FIGURE 32 FINANCIAL METRICS OF KEY 6G SERVICE PROVIDERS 135
FIGURE 33 AT&T: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 143
FIGURE 34 NTT DOCOMO: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 146
FIGURE 35 JIO: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 150
FIGURE 36 BHARTI AIRTEL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 153
FIGURE 37 VODAFONE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 156
FIGURE 38 SK TELECOM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 158
FIGURE 39 VERIZON: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 161
FIGURE 40 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 164
FIGURE 41 TELEFONICA: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 166
FIGURE 42 CHINA MOBILE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 170
FIGURE 43 CHINA UNICOM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 172
FIGURE 44 ORANGE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 175
FIGURE 45 RAKUTEN GROUP: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 177
FIGURE 46 KT CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 181
FIGURE 47 SINGTEL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 183
FIGURE 48 KDDI CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 185

List of Tables

TABLE 1 USD EXCHANGE RATES, 2019–2023 28
TABLE 2 6G MARKET: ECOSYSTEM 50
TABLE 3 NORTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 53
TABLE 4 EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 53
TABLE 5 ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 54
TABLE 6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 55
TABLE 7 LATIN AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 55
TABLE 8 LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS 58
TABLE 9 IMPACT OF PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ON 6G MARKET 62
TABLE 10 6G MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 68
TABLE 11 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR
TOP THREE ENTERPRISES 69
TABLE 12 KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES 70
TABLE 13 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 83
TABLE 14 HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 83
TABLE 15 TACTILE/HAPTIC INTERNET: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 84
TABLE 16 FULL AUTOMATED DRIVING: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 85
TABLE 17 INDUSTRY 5.0: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 86
TABLE 18 INTERNET OF BIO-NANO-THINGS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 86
TABLE 19 OTHER ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 87
TABLE 20 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 90
TABLE 21 FURTHER-ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND (FEMBB):
6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 91
TABLE 22 EXTREMELY RELIABLE LOW-LATENCY COMMUNICATION (ERLLC):
6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 91
TABLE 23 LONG-DISTANCE AND HIGH-MOBILITY COMMUNICATIONS (LDHMC):
6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 92
TABLE 24 ULTRA-MASSIVE MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATIONS (UMMTC):
6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 93
TABLE 25 EXTREMELY LOW POWER COMMUNICATIONS (EPLC):
6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 94
TABLE 26 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 97
TABLE 27 CELLULAR: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 97
TABLE 28 BROADBAND: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 98
TABLE 29 FIXED: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 99
TABLE 30 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 101
TABLE 31 CONSUMER: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 102
TABLE 32 ENTERPRISE: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 103
TABLE 33 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 103
TABLE 34 MANUFACTURING: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 104
TABLE 35 HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES: 6G MARKET, BY REGION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 105
TABLE 36 MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 106
TABLE 37 AUTOMOTIVE: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 107
TABLE 38 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 108
TABLE 39 OTHER ENTERPRISES: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 109
TABLE 40 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 111
TABLE 41 NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 113
TABLE 42 NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 113
TABLE 43 NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 113
TABLE 44 NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 114
TABLE 45 NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 114
TABLE 46 NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 114
TABLE 47 EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 117
TABLE 48 EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 117
TABLE 49 EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 117
TABLE 50 EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 118
TABLE 51 EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 118
TABLE 52 EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 118
TABLE 53 ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 122
TABLE 54 ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 122
TABLE 55 ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 122
TABLE 56 ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 123
TABLE 57 ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 123
TABLE 58 ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 123
TABLE 59 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 127
TABLE 60 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 127
TABLE 61 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 127
TABLE 62 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 128
TABLE 63 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 128
TABLE 64 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 128
TABLE 65 LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 130
TABLE 66 LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 131
TABLE 67 LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 131
TABLE 68 LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 131
TABLE 69 LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 132
TABLE 70 LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2035 (USD MILLION) 132
TABLE 71 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 4G, 5G, AND 6G 135
TABLE 72 6G MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2021–AUGUST 2024 137
TABLE 73 6G MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2021–AUGUST 2024 138
TABLE 74 6G MARKET: OTHER DEALS/DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2021–AUGUST 2024 141
TABLE 75 AT&T: COMPANY OVERVIEW 142
TABLE 76 AT&T: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 143
TABLE 77 AT&T: DEALS 144
TABLE 78 NTT DOCOMO: COMPANY OVERVIEW 145
TABLE 79 NTT DOCOMO: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 146
TABLE 80 NTT DOCOMO: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 147
TABLE 81 NTT DOCOMO: DEALS 147
TABLE 82 JIO: COMPANY OVERVIEW 149
TABLE 83 JIO: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 150
TABLE 84 JIO: DEALS 151
TABLE 85 BHARTI AIRTEL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 152
TABLE 86 BHARTI AIRTEL: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 153
TABLE 87 BHARTI AIRTEL: DEALS 154
TABLE 88 VODAFONE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 155
TABLE 89 VODAFONE: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 156
TABLE 90 VODAFONE: DEALS 156
TABLE 91 SK TELECOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 158
TABLE 92 SK TELECOM: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 159
TABLE 93 SK TELECOM: DEALS 159
TABLE 94 VERIZON: COMPANY OVERVIEW 161
TABLE 95 VERIZON: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 162
TABLE 96 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 163
TABLE 97 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 164
TABLE 98 TELEFONICA: COMPANY OVERVIEW 166
TABLE 99 TELEFONICA: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 167
TABLE 100 TELEFONICA: DEALS 167
TABLE 101 CHINA MOBILE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 169
TABLE 102 CHINA MOBILE: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 170
TABLE 103 CHINA MOBILE: DEALS 170
TABLE 104 CHINA UNICOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 172
TABLE 105 CHINA UNICOM: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 173
TABLE 106 ORANGE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 174
TABLE 107 ORANGE: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 175
TABLE 108 ORANGE: DEALS 175
TABLE 109 RAKUTEN GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW 177
TABLE 110 RAKUTEN GROUP: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 178
TABLE 111 RAKUTEN GROUP: DEALS 178
TABLE 112 RAKUTEN GROUP: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 178
TABLE 113 KT CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 180
TABLE 114 KT CORPORATION: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 181
TABLE 115 KT CORPORATION: DEALS 182
TABLE 116 SINGTEL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 183
TABLE 117 SINGTEL: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 184
TABLE 118 SINGTEL: DEALS 184
TABLE 119 KDDI CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 185
TABLE 120 KDDI CORPORATION: 6G SCHEDULE OUTLOOK 186
TABLE 121 KDDI CORPORATION: DEALS 186
TABLE 122 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 188
TABLE 123 SOLUTIONS: SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 188
TABLE 124 SERVICES: SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 189
TABLE 125 SERVICES: SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY TYPE, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 189
TABLE 126 CONSULTING MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 189
TABLE 127 INTEGRATION AND DEPLOYMENT MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 190
TABLE 128 TRAINING AND SUPPORT MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 190
TABLE 129 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY CELL TYPE, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 190
TABLE 130 PICOCELLS: SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 191
TABLE 131 FEMTOCELLS: SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 191
TABLE 132 MICROCELLS: SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 191
TABLE 133 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY DEPLOYMENT MODE, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 192
TABLE 134 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY RADIO TECHNOLOGY, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 192
TABLE 135 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY END USER, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 193
TABLE 136 SMALL CELL 5G NETWORK MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2025 (USD MILLION) 193
TABLE 137 5G IOT MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 194
TABLE 138 HARDWARE: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 194
TABLE 139 PLATFORM: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 195
TABLE 140 CONNECTIVITY: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 195
TABLE 141 5G IOT MARKET, BY SERVICE, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 195
TABLE 142 5G IOT MARKET, BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 195
TABLE 143 5G IOT MARKET, BY NETWORK TYPE, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 196
TABLE 144 5G STANDALONE: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 196
TABLE 145 5G NON-STANDALONE: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 196
TABLE 146 5G IOT MARKET, BY END USER, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 197
TABLE 147 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 198