Summary

Wireless Technologies

This programme provides data and strategic analysis on wireless network technologies, economics and migration options that are enabling operators to reduce costs and serve new use cases. It provides detailed annual market forecasts for RAN and core and a broad range of strategic reports focused on the implications of emerging trends in 5G architecture, use cases and related technologies such as RAN AI and massive MIMO.

Topics for 2026
AI mobile networks
Network differentiation and QoD
6G: evolution or revolution?

Highlights from this programme
Operator strategies for Level 4 autonomous networking at the RAN management layer
AI-native RAN: three implementation strategies for operators
IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) market forecast and vendor shares: worldwide 2024–2030
Operators’ requirements for their next-generation RANs: survey results and analysis
Mobile packet core: worldwide forecast 2024–2030

Typical client enquiries

• How will AI develop within mobile networks over the next 5 years and towards 6G?
• What are the primary deployment models of AI RAN and how will they progress over the coming years?
• What will be the primary drivers of core network spending over the next 5 years and what will be the main areas of differentiation?
• What revenue can be unlocked through the transition to 5G standalone, and which service offerings and network capabilities offer the most promise for 5G standalone operators?
• How will 6G deliver value to mobile operators relating to opex savings and monetisation? Which technologies could support this value and how are they best prepared for?

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