Rapid Deployment and Expansion of 5G Infrastructure Driving Global Heterogenous Market

Published: Apr 2025

Heterogeneous network market was valued at $38.8 billion in 2024 and is growing at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period (2025-2035). The rapid deployment of 5G networks globally is a key catalyst in driving the growth of the heterogeneous market during the forecast period. Heterogeneous networks allow seamless integration of several technologies serving carriers to optimize spectrum use and enhance overall network efficiency. Telecom companies across the globe are investing to upgrade infrastructure to support 5G, and the need for emerging technologies such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, and small cells into a unified network framework is growing. For instance, in December 2024, Airtel and Ericsson collaborated to raise its 4G and 5G coverage. Bharti Airtel announced that under the deal, the company will buy and deploy equipment from Ericsson likely in 2025. The company will deploy a centralized radio access network (RAN) and Open RAN-ready solutions. These solutions will allow mobile operators to mix and match equipment from various suppliers, potentially increasing flexibility. 

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In addition, in November 2024, Nokia partnered with Deutsche Telekom to use the Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) in more than 3,000 sites in Germany. Under the deal that includes Fujitsu (6702.T), opens a new tab, that covers a mass rollout of ORAN-compliant technology with commercial deployment. Nokia and Ericsson are advancing ORAN technology to reduce network deployment costs. It allows operators to use cloud-based software and mix equipment from multiple vendors instead of relying on a single supplier.

Key Players and Innovations

The key players in the heterogeneous market include Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, Nokia Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Cisco Systems, Inc. among others. Such companies are at the forefront of innovation in the heterogeneous networks market, continually enhancing integration technologies and exploring new applications to improve connectivity and performance. For instance, in March 2025, AT&T started to deploy Open RAN technology at scale across the US ahead of plans to operate a fully Open RAN mobile network in the country. The company started deploying assets that are either open capable or will be Open RAN ready, and support their ability to support open network management as well as cloud RAN and radios from vendors. 

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2024-2035

Base year- 2024

Forecast period- 2025-2035

Segment Covered- 

o By Product

o By Deployments 

o By Services 

o By End-User 

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape - Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, Nokia Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Cisco Systems, Inc. among others

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Heterogeneous Network Market Report Segment

By Product

  • Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
  • Small Cells
  • Cloud Radio Access Networks (C-RAN)
  • Carrier Wi-Fi

By Deployments

  • Brownfield Deployments 
  • Greenfield Deployments

By Services 

  • RF Planning
  • Design & Consulting
  • Integration
  • Training
  • Testing

By End-User Industry

  • Commercial & Office Buildings
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Public Safety & Security
  • Consumer & Residential
  • Academics & Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Others

Global Heterogeneous Network Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Russia

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Australia and New Zealand

ASEAN Economies

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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