Dell’Oro Group highlights 16% growth in WLAN market

The latest report from Dell’Oro Group indicates a 16% year-over-year increase in revenue within the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) market for Q2 2025, indicating a market recovery. This information may assist IT decision-makers in understanding current trends in the sector.

WLAN Market Growth Factors

According to Dell’Oro Group, WLAN revenues have shown double-digit growth for two consecutive quarters, signaling ongoing recovery. Cisco's pricing strategy for 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) access points is reportedly a key factor in this upward trend.

Research Director Siân Morgan noted, “Cisco has kept its average Wi-Fi 7 AP price significantly below the price of Wi-Fi 6E when it was first introduced, which was a catalyst for adoption in the second quarter.” License revenues are also relevant, with many enterprises preferring recurring fees for accessing AI-enhanced capabilities, as highlighted by Morgan.

Market Highlights

The report highlights substantial growth for both CommScope and Ubiquiti, each reporting over 70% revenue increases year-over-year. North America demonstrated more than a 20% growth, surpassing other regions.

Furthermore, public cloud-managed WLAN solutions have grown faster than the overall market, largely due to the accumulation of recurring license fees. Increased acquisition activity in the IT equipment sector could also have implications for the WLAN market in the near future.

About the Report

Dell’Oro Group's WLAN (LAN) Quarterly Report offers detailed analysis on market revenues, average selling prices, and unit shipments associated with various wireless standards, including Wi-Fi 7. The report differentiates between public cloud, premises, and private cloud deployments across multiple regions and sectors.

Company Overview

Dell’Oro Group focuses on market research in telecommunications, security, enterprise networks, and data center infrastructure, providing quantitative data and analytical insights to support business decision-making.

This summary provides an overview of key market insights from the original blog post by Dell’Oro Group.