Massive MIMO Market Size

Global Massive MIMO Market Overview

Massive MIMO Market Size was valued at USD 15 Billion in 2022. The Massive MIMO market industry is projected to grow from USD 28 Billion in 2023 to USD 36 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Due to the rise in adoption of 5G technology in developed and developing regions worldwide are the key market drivers enhancing market growth. 

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Massive MIMO Market Trends

• Rise in the implementation of new and improved software to boost market growth

The growing implementation of improved software in communication networks increases the speed of data transfer with efficient network connectivity. Device ownership is increasing with the increase of connectivity between devices. Massive MIMO is used in various industry verticals to reduce the traffic and halts between the devices to share information and provide better network capacity which accelerates the demand for the massive MIMO market. Moreover, for efficient transmission of data and network connectivity, the massive MIMO is used for a high signal-to-noise ratio which is driving the Massive MIMO Market during the review period.

Adoption of 5G network technology for the need for high bandwidth and low latency, advanced technologies of massive MIMO like 4G, 4G plus, 5G services, and ease in deployment are the factors that bolster the massive MIMO market growth. However, the benefits behind the massive MIMO like minimized manpower, higher capacity, low network congestions, and beam-formation technology increases the growth of the industry. Therefore, such factors related to Massive MIMO have enhanced the Massive MIMO market CAGR across the globe in recent years.

Massive MIMO Market Segment Insights

Massive MIMO Technology Insights

The  Massive MIMO market segmentation, based on technology, includes LTE Advanced, LTE Advanced Pro, 5G. The LTE Advanced segment held the majority share in 2022 of the  Massive MIMO market revenue. LTE Advanced technology segment holds the largest market share for its benefits like resolving the bandwidth issues that causes due to the millions of users on a single carrier service.

Massive MIMO Type Insights

The  Massive MIMO market segmentation, based on type, includes 8T8R, 16T16R and 32T32R, 64T64R, 128T128R and Above. The 64T64R segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing to their high usage in testing and deployment by the maximum companies. Massive MIMO radios use 64T64R type of antennas which increases the capacity of massive MIMO beyond 1Gbps to 3-6 Gbps per sector.

Massive MIMO Spectrum Insights

Based on the spectrum, the  Massive MIMO market segmentation includes FDD, TDD and Others. The TDD segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. TDD leads the market share for its high data rates and a large capacity for data and HD voice, it highly improves customer experience and reduces the operator’s cost per bit. It provides spectrum flexibility and can run on multiple spectrum bands up to a bandwidth of 200MHz in a single band. These all factors for Massive MIMO positively impact the market growth.

Figure 2:  Massive MIMO Market, by Spectrum, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Massive MIMO Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-pacific dominates the largest market share for their rapidly increasing advanced technologies and many companies investing in the development of massive MIMO in this region. Moreover, the rise in the number of smartphone users leads to rising in the internet of data sharing which is the major factor that accelerates the massive MIMO market in this region. In the changing lifestyle, various applications are preferring the internet as a source of information and communication. Hence the adoption of massive MIMO helps in increasing the stability of communication, increases transmission and reception speed, and controls the data traffic in this region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil

Figure 3:  MASSIVE MIMO MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe’s Massive MIMO market accounts for the second-largest market share. This can be attributed to the increasing adoption of advanced mobile communication technologies, such as 5G, in the region. In addition, the presence of leading telecommunications companies and strong government support for the deployment of 5G networks are also driving the growth of the Massive MIMO market in Europe. The region is expected to continue to show growth as more and more countries in Europe adopt 5G and other advanced mobile communication technologies. Further, the Germany Massive MIMO market held the largest market share, and the UK Massive MIMO market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

North America is one of the regions that is expected to show significant growth in the Massive MIMO market. This is likely due to the high usage of mobile communication and MIMO technology in the region, as well as the presence of major players in the telecommunications industry. The demand for high-speed and reliable mobile communication is increasing in North America, which is driving the growth of the Massive MIMO market. Moreover, the U.S. Massive MIMO market held the largest market share, and the Canada Massive MIMO market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.

Massive MIMO Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Massive MIMO market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Massive MIMO industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Massive MIMO. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Massive MIMO industry must offer affordable products.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the  Massive MIMO industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major Massive MIMO market players, including Nokia Corporation, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE, Verizon, Sprint Corporation, Bharti Airtel Limited, China Mobile Limited, and Deutsche Telekom AG, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. Nokia is a leading provider of mobile communications technology, including networks, software, and hardware. The company's portfolio includes 5G networks, cloud solutions, and internet of things (IoT) products and services, among others. In addition to telecommunications, Nokia is also involved in the fields of health, virtual reality, and digital media, among others.

Ericsson is a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company. Ericsson is one of the leading providers of communication technology and services, offering products and services in the areas of network infrastructure, digital services, and managed services. The company's portfolio includes 5G networks, cloud solutions, and internet of things (IoT) products and services, among others. The company has a long history of innovation and has played a key role in the development of many of the communication technologies that are widely used today.

Key Companies in the Massive MIMO market includes

• Nokia Corporation


• Ericsson


• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.


• ZTE


• Verizon


• Sprint Corporation


• Bharti Airtel Limited


• China Mobile Limited


• Deutsche Telekom AG among others

Massive MIMO Industry Developments

December 2022: Ericsson announced that it has agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend the term of the Company’s Independent Compliance Monitor for one year.

Massive MIMO Market Segmentation

Massive MIMO Technology Outlook

• LTE Advanced


• LTE Advanced Pro


• 5G

Massive MIMO Type Outlook

• 8T8R


• 16T16R and 32T32R


• 64T64R


• 128T128R and Above

Massive MIMO Spectrum Outlook

• FDD


• TDD


• Others

Massive MIMO Regional Outlook

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