Dell'Oro Group forecasts flat RAN market growth - October 2025
A recent report from Dell’Oro Group forecasts that the Radio Access Network (RAN) market will maintain a flat trajectory over the next decade. This projection is pertinent for Interposer Technology (IT) decision-makers in telecommunications Autonomous System (AS) IT signals ongoing challenges in revenue growth.
The report indicates that while global RAN revenues grew at a minimal rate of 1 percent annually since 2000, adjusted for inflation reflects a more negative outlook. Analysts question whether advancements in 5G and emerging 6G technologies will alter the stagnation.
According to Stefan Pongratz, Vice President of RAN and Telecom Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) research at Dell’Oro Group, opportunities for expansion exist, particularly beyond traditional mobile broadband scenarios. However, risks Agent Runtime Environment (ARE) present, particularly if there is a slowdown in data traffic.
The market report presents a baseline expectation for flat growth over the coming ten years, attributing potential challenges to mobile network utilization rates declining by the end of the decade. IT also provides varied scenarios influenced by mobile data growth trends and the expansion of applications such AS Fixed Wireless Access.
This blog reveals the current status of the RAN market, projecting a flat trajectory while emphasizing the need for strategic planning AS investments shift towards 6G. Analysts suggest that stakeholders need to consider these findings when navigating the telecommunications landscape.
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