Connectivity Enabling Technology Market

Connectivity Enabling Technology Market Size:

The global connectivity enabling technology market size reached USD 39.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 50.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.49% during 2025-2033. The market is principally driven by the rising adoption of IoT devices, rapid integration of AI in network management, and significant shift towards 5G networks. Moreover, growth of edge computing is revolutionizing connectivity by lowering bandwidth usage and latency.

Connectivity Enabling Technology Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The major drivers of connectivity enabling technology market size include the increasing expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, intensifying dependency on cloud computing, escalating demand for high-speed internet, and technological advancements in wireless communication systems. Moreover, the heightening trend of online education and remote work culture mandates potent connectivity solutions. Market growth is further driven by 5G network expansion and investments in small-scale infrastructure.
• Key Market Trends: The key market trends for connectivity enabling technology growth are the rising incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in network management, rise of edge computing, and rapid adoption of 5G network technologies. In addition, a substantial inclination towards network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) has improved the scalability and flexibility of connectivity solutions. The rapid development of smart cities and the bolstering need for IoT connectivity further spur innovations in connectivity enabling technology.
• Geographical Trends: Asia Pacific leads the connectivity enabling technology market due to its fast-paced urbanization, dynamic economic development, and consequential investments in telecommunications infrastructure. The region’s strong emphasis on technological advancements, integrated with government initiatives and policies to promote and strengthen digital transformation, stimulates a propitious environment for advanced connectivity networks. Moreover, increasing adoption of IoT devices and smartphones, coupled with robust presence of leading technology companies, further propel the region’s dominance in the global market.
• Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market players in the connectivity enabling technology industry include, Broadcom Inc., LM Technologies Ltd, Marvell Technology Inc, MediaTek Inc., Newracom, NXP Semiconductors N.V, Qualcomm, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Silicon Laboratories Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Texas Instruments Incorporated, among many others.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Challenges faced by the global connectivity enabling technology market include elevated infrastructure costs, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory intricacies. Nonetheless, these challenges offer opportunities for advancements in cost-effective infrastructures, safe communication technologies, and regulatory services. The significant growth opportunities are further provided by the heightening demand for credible connectivity in remote regions, innovations in AI and IoT systems, and 5G network expansion.
   

Connectivity Enabling Technology Market Trends:

Increasing Adoption of 5G Networks

The surging adoption of 5G networks is transforming the global market for connectivity enabling technology. 5G network is favored for its revolutionary speed, higher bandwidth, and lower latency. This advanced network aids in smart cities, IoT, and autonomous vehicles advancements. As per a report published on Telecoms Tech News in March 2023, 30 countries planned to deploy 5G networks in 2023. It is projected that consumer connections will reach 2 billion by 2025. As of January 2023, 229 commercial 5G networks existed globally. In India, it is expected that four 5G networks will be deployed by the end of 2025, with 145 million new users.

Rising AI Integration in Network Management

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in network management is enhancing platform security and efficiency. AI acceptance is propelling due to its high efficiency in ensuring uninterrupted connectivity, optimizing resource allocation, and predicting and mitigating complications beforehand. For instance, in April 2024, C-DOT and IIT-Jodhpur signed an agreement to develop AI frameworks that will leverage 5G network for automated network management and detect faults as well implement diagnostic techniques. Such advanced AI technologies will aid in innovating network management solutions that will ensure low-latency and reliable performance, critical for 5G and 6G applications in smart cities, remotely operated vehicles, etc. Consequently, AI significantly drives the connectivity enabling technology market by lowering maintenance costs, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing adaptive networks.

Bolstering Demand for IoT Connectivity

The boost in consumer demand for IoT devices is substantially driving the market growth of connectivity enabling technology, because safe and reliable connections are requisite for such devices. According to a news article published on TechInformed in March 2023, the number of connected IoT devices reached 15.14 billion in 2023, and it is expected to exceed 25 billion in the next seven years. By 2030, it is expected that 75% of all devices will be IoT. This increasing usage of IoT devices across numerous industries, including smart homes, healthcare, and manufacturing, is boosting the demand for robust and scalable connectivity technologies. As per the news article by Telecompetitor, on average, U.S. households have at least 13 IoT-connected devices.

Connectivity Enabling Technology Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Breakup by Type:

• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
• ZigBees
   

Wi-Fi accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Zigbees. According to the report, Wi-Fi represented the largest segment.

Wi-Fi dominates the global connectivity enabling technology market share as it is extensively adopted in public, residential, and commercial sectors. According to a news report by Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, 92% of the U.S. households have broadband internet service. Moreover, Vodafone, a telecommunications company, reported a 53% increase in Wi-Fi usage in European households. The soaring requirement for high-speed internet and expansion of smart devices has further facilitated the dominance of Wi-Fi in the market share. According to a study published in the journal Nature, 98% of the study participants were found to own a smartphone and 59% owned a smart wearable. Additionally, technological advancements in Wi-Fi have facilitated the release of Wi-Fi 6 and 7 that offer improved efficiency and performance. For instance, in June 2024, Celkon Group and Resolute Group partnered with ZTE Telecom, a China based telecommunications equipment producer, to manufacture Wi-Fi 6 routers in a new facility in India.

Breakup by Application:

• Healthcare
• Consumer Electronics
• Manufacturing Industry
• Automotive and Transportations
   

Consumer electronics holds the largest share of the industry

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes healthcare, consumer electronics, manufacturing industry, and automotive and transportations. According to the report, consumer electronics accounted for the largest market share.

Consumer electronics represent the largest share in the connectivity enabling technology market as rapid adoption of smart home devices, smartphones, and tablets require enhanced device connectivity. According to Hippo Insurance, a U.S. based home insurance company, 69% of the U.S. households have at least one smart home devices, while 12%, i.e., 22 million, have more than one. Furthermore, as per the news article from PR Newswire, in 2023, 72% of the Americans bought two or more than 2 smart home devices. Additionally, continuous innovations in wireless connectivity technologies improve the electronic devices performance, which boosts the growth of consumer electronics sector. The incorporation of IoT in these devices also propels the market expansion by facilitating effective device control and interaction. For instance, in January 2024, Lenovo, a company specialized in consumer electronics, unveiled new products that are equipped with IoT technology, including AI hybrid solutions and AI PC technologies, that provide improved interaction and system control.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest connectivity enabling technology market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific represents the largest regional market for connectivity enabling technology.

Asia Pacific leads the connectivity enabling technology market share due to accelerated urbanization. According to UN-Habitat, more than 2.2 billion people, i.e., 44% of the global urban population, live in Asia Pacific region. It is projected that by 2050, urban population in the region will grow by 50%, amounting to 1.2 billion individuals. Furthermore, significant investments in telecommunications infrastructure and 5G networks are also strengthening the regions’ dominance in global market dynamics. As reported by The Economic Times Telecom, it is estimated that the telecom operators in APAC region will invest USD 259 billion on networks during 2023-2030. Seemingly, 5G will largely profit the economy of Asia Pacific by USD 133 billion with approximately 1.4 billion 5G connections by 2030. In addition, escalating shift towards IoT devices and increased infiltration of smartphones in the region is boosting the requirement for advanced connectivity technologies. As per the news article by The Economic Times, in Asia Pacific region, penetration of mobile will reach 70% by 2030, adding approximately 400 million new mobile users. 

Competitive Landscape:

• The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the connectivity enabling technology industry include Broadcom Inc., LM Technologies Ltd, Marvell Technology Inc, MediaTek Inc., Newracom, NXP Semiconductors N.V, Qualcomm, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Silicon Laboratories Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., and Texas Instruments Incorporated.

  (Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

• The global connectivity enabling technology market is notably competitive and is represented by major companies that are persistently innovating to sustain their positions in the global market. For instance, in March 2024, SAP SE collaborated with Collibra to innovate its SAP Database solution with new features, including vector database and copilot, that will facilitate efficient decision-making by integrating AI to further support the data management and connectivity across numerous platforms. Moreover, it will offer knowledge graph that will aid in finding patterns and insights in complex data. Furthermore, companies are expanding their market reach and technological capabilities by strategic partnerships or acquisitions. For instance, in December 2023, TEAL, an eSIM technology provider, partnered with Stargent, a custom-engineered IoT provider, to offer a reliable and secure remote connectivity across cellular networks worldwide. The partnership aimed to provide an exceptional speed, cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and convenience. In addition, competition is further being intensified by new entrants that are currently focusing on niche segments. Furthermore, investments pertaining to research and development of new technologies like AI, edge computing and 5G are steering the competitive landscape.

Connectivity Enabling Technology Market News:

• In July 2024, Aarna Networks announced a partnership with AI RAN Alliance. This partnership will facilitate Aarna's mission to enhance and innovate wireless communications through AI-driven solutions. Aarna Networks has planned to leverage AI RAN Alliance's expertise in enhancing RAN hardware utilization to lower the effective CAPEX.
• In July 2024, SK Telecom, South Korea's largest service provider, has invested $200 million in Smart Global Holdings (SGH), an integrated data center solution provider, to enhance its AI services. This significant investment aligns with SK Telecom's goal of becoming a global AI leader. The company plans to further collaborate with other AI companies to expand its AI ecosystem.

Connectivity Enabling Technology Market Report Scope:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global connectivity enabling technology market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global connectivity enabling technology market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global connectivity enabling technology market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive connectivity enabling technology market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
• Which is the most attractive type in the connectivity enabling technology market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
• Which is the most attractive application in the connectivity enabling technology market?
• What is the competitive structure of the market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global connectivity enabling technology market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the connectivity enabling technology market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global connectivity enabling technology market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the connectivity enabling technology industry and its attractiveness.
• The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.