Weekly Intelligence Brief on 5G Market Developments - Week of October 20, 2025
Key Takeaways
- CIOs and tech leaders discuss enterprise networks at GSMA MWC25.
- Movandi secures $40 million for Middle East expansion and innovation hub.
- Private wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) revenues demonstrate significant growth in early 2025.
- Nokia projects 5G subscriptions to reach 605 million in Model Extraction Attack (MEA) by 2030.
- Investment in 5G facilitates Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city solutions.
Experts convened at the GSMA MWC25 Las Vegas on October 14-15, 2025, to focus on enterprise networks and the economic impact of mobile technologies. Discussions centered around 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), intelligent infrastructure, and satellite technologies. The event attracted key industry leaders and outlined a connected economy projected to reach $3.7 trillion by 2030. Attendees participated in multiple discussions and sessions featuring over 80 speakers.
Lara Dewar, GSMA’s Chief Marketing Officer, noted the importance of collaboration by stating, “When we connect more businesses and industries, we unlock possibility.... Here’s to connections and discoveries.” The GSMA Mobile Economy report indicated that mobile technologies contributed $1.6 trillion to the North American economy in 2024, projected to grow to $3.7 trillion by 2030. 5G connections are expected to rise from 55% in 2024 to 89% by 2030.
Movandi announced a $40 million funding round led by ITHCA Group for enhancing connectivity infrastructure in 5G, Satellite Communications (Satcom), and fixed wireless access. The regional investment, including a crucial $20 million from ITHCA, supports Movandi's plans to establish an innovation hub in Oman and collaborate with local academic institutions. CEO Maryam Rofougaran highlighted the role of investment in expanding into Satcom and AI-driven connectivity solutions.
In the Private Wireless market, revenues indicated a 40% increase projecting into the first half of 2025. This growth contrasts with stagnation in the public RAN sector. Estimates suggest private RAN contributed a growing share to overall RAN revenues as adoption increases, supporting predictions of a 20% growth in 2025. The private wireless ecosystem has expanded, with over 50 vendors now present in the market.
Nokia's Mobile Broadband Index Report projects that by 2030, 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and Africa will reach 605 million. This growth will represent 25% of all mobile connections, with 5G driving 53% of total mobile data traffic. The report emphasizes the role of operator investments and government programs in progressing 5G adoption within the region, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council, where a significant proportion of subscriptions are expected to be on 5G.
- GSMA MWC25 Las Vegas explores enterprise networking and mobile technology impacts on North America's economy
CIOs and tech leaders convened at GSMA MWC25 Las Vegas, focusing on the economic impact of mobile technologies in North America by 2030. - Movandi raises $40M to enhance connectivity solutions in Middle East
ITHCA Group's $20 million investment in Movandi aims to support its expansion and innovation hub in Oman for tech development. - Private Wireless Market Shows Growth in 1H25
1H25 Private Wireless RAN revenues indicate a notable increase, with growth in both campus and wide-area deployments. - Nokia Mobile Broadband Index projects 5G growth in MEA by 2030
Mikko Lavanti noted that 5G investments enable IoT, smart cities, and enterprise solutions in the MEA region.