5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 42.46 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	25.89%
Fastest Growing Segment	Fixed Wireless Access Gateway
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 169.02 Billion

Market Overview

The Global 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market will grow from USD 42.46 Billion in 2025 to USD 169.02 Billion by 2031 at a 25.89% CAGR. 5G Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) comprises specialized routers and gateways that receive 5G network signals to provide high-speed internet access for residential and commercial premises. The primary driver for this market is the expanding deployment of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) as a viable substitute for wired broadband in rural and underserved locations where laying fiber is economically impractical. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of private 5G networks by enterprises to support automation and remote operations fuels the demand for reliable 5G hardware.

However, the market expansion encounters a significant challenge regarding the unit cost of devices. The price premium of 5G CPE compared to legacy 4G LTE models continues to hinder mass adoption, specifically in cost-sensitive emerging markets. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, in 2024, global shipments of 5G-enabled Fixed Wireless Access customer premises equipment reached 16.8 million units. This demonstrates the growing scale of the sector despite the prevailing financial barriers.

Key Market Drivers

The rising adoption of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions is the foremost catalyst propelling the Customer Premises Equipment market, as telecommunications operators increasingly utilize wireless architectures to deliver gigabit-class broadband. This paradigm shift enables service providers to bypass expensive last-mile fiber deployments, necessitating specialized gateways and routers that convert cellular signals into robust local Wi-Fi networks for residential and business environments. As a result, hardware procurement is accelerating to meet the needs of subscribers transitioning from legacy copper or slow DSL connections to high-speed wireless alternatives. According to Ericsson, June 2024, in the 'Ericsson Mobility Report', the number of Fixed Wireless Access connections worldwide is projected to reach 330 million by the end of 2029, with 5G technology expected to account for the vast majority of this growth trajectory.

Simultaneously, the global expansion of commercial 5G network infrastructure significantly widens the addressable market for compatible premises equipment. As carriers densify their radio access networks and activate Standalone 5G cores, the geographic footprint for reliable high-speed wireless internet expands beyond urban centers into suburban and rural territories, directly increasing the potential user base for 5G routers. According to 5G Americas, September 2024, in the 'Global 5G Connections Exceeds 2 Billion at End-Q2' press release, global 5G wireless connections exceeded 2 billion as of the second quarter of 2024, reflecting the massive infrastructure scaling that underpins this hardware ecosystem. This proliferation allows a broader range of service providers to enter the home broadband market. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, in 2024, launched Fixed Wireless Access services were identified from 494 operators across 176 countries and territories.

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Key Market Challenges

The high unit cost of 5G Customer Premises Equipment constitutes a significant impediment to market growth, particularly in developing economies where price sensitivity is acute. Manufacturers face elevated production expenses due to the complexity of advanced 5G chipsets and radio frequency components, which necessitates a higher retail price compared to mature 4G LTE models. This price premium forces network operators to either absorb substantial subsidy costs to acquire subscribers or pass the expense to end-users, which restricts the addressable market. Consequently, many service providers delay wide-scale 5G deployments in favor of more affordable legacy alternatives, effectively slowing the transition rate for hardware upgrades.

This economic friction persists as a primary barrier to mass adoption. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, in 2024, 40 percent of surveyed vendors indicated that price parity between 5G and 4G customer premises equipment would likely not be reached until 2026. This delay in cost convergence suggests that the financial gap will continue to limit the competitive viability of 5G hardware against older technologies in the near term, directly hampering shipment volumes in cost-conscious market segments.

Key Market Trends

The adoption of 5G RedCap technology is emerging as a critical trend for enhancing the cost-efficiency of Fixed Wireless Access hardware. By optimizing device complexity through reduced antenna configurations and lower bandwidth requirements, RedCap enables the production of 5G routers that are significantly more affordable than full-performance eMBB models while still outperforming legacy LTE. This technical evolution allows equipment manufacturers to lower the bill of materials, directly addressing the affordability barrier in price-sensitive consumer segments and developing regions where the premium of standard 5G hardware has restricted market penetration. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, August 2024, in the '4G-5G FWA Survey 2024', 63 percent of surveyed vendors confirmed plans to introduce a 5G RedCap CPE product within the year.

Concurrently, the transition to 5G Standalone architecture compatibility is becoming a standard requirement for next-generation gateways to support advanced network features. Unlike Non-Standalone models that rely on 4G anchors, SA-compliant equipment interfaces directly with the 5G core, unlocking capabilities such as network slicing and ultra-low latency which are essential for guaranteeing enterprise-grade service level agreements. This architectural shift ensures that hardware deployments can fully leverage the programmable nature of modern networks for industrial and commercial applications, moving beyond simple broadband connectivity. According to the Global mobile Suppliers Association, August 2024, in the '4G-5G FWA Survey 2024', shipments of 5G Standalone-capable customer premises equipment were projected to reach 8.9 million units for the year.

Segmental Insights

The Fixed Wireless Access Gateway segment represents the fastest-expanding category in the Global 5G Customer Premises Equipment market, driven by the urgent need for cost-effective broadband solutions. These gateways enable network operators to deliver high-speed internet to underserved areas without the substantial expense of deploying physical fiber optics. The growth is further accelerated by regulatory initiatives from entities such as the Federal Communications Commission aimed at closing the digital divide. Consequently, service providers are prioritizing these devices to ensure rapid and scalable network coverage across diverse geographical regions.

Regional Insights

North America commands the leading position in the Global 5G Customer Premises Equipment market due to extensive infrastructure development and early technology adoption. Telecommunications operators in the United States and Canada are actively deploying Fixed Wireless Access to provide high-speed connectivity, driving the demand for compatible routers and gateways. The Federal Communications Commission supports this expansion through strategic spectrum allocations, which allow carriers to enhance network capacity and reach underserved locations. This cohesive ecosystem of regulatory support and private sector investment firmly establishes the region as the primary hub for 5G equipment deployment.

Recent Developments

In October 2024, TCL Communication showcased its latest advancements in 5G customer premises equipment at the Broadband World Forum held in Paris. The company introduced the TCL LINKHUB 5G HH516, a next-generation CPE device that incorporated artificial intelligence to manage network traffic and enhance user experience. This device supported peak 5G speeds of up to 7.01 Gbps and utilized Wi-Fi 7 technology to connect up to 512 devices simultaneously. Additionally, the company presented a new family of 5G RedCap products, including a USB dongle and mobile Wi-Fi units powered by the Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, aimed at facilitating a cost-effective transition from 4G to 5G for machine-to-machine and consumer applications.
In July 2024, Nokia Corporation expanded its portfolio of Fixed Wireless Access products with the launch of a new 5G outdoor receiver and an indoor gateway tailored for the North American market. The company introduced the FastMile 5G receiver, which featured high-gain antennas of up to 10 dBi and supported four-carrier aggregation to maximize throughput in areas with weak signals. Simultaneously, Nokia unveiled the FastMile 5G Gateway 12, an indoor device equipped with Wi-Fi 7 technology and high-gain receiver antennas that improved capacity and coverage by up to 35 percent. These solutions were developed to help operators efficiently close connectivity gaps in rural, suburban, and urban environments by leveraging both 4G and 5G spectrum bands.
In June 2024, Fibocom Wireless Inc. announced the launch of a comprehensive 5G RedCap customer premises equipment solution at Computex in Taipei. The company integrated its newly released FG332 RedCap module with advanced Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6 technologies to create a high-performance connectivity solution for consumer and enterprise users. This new CPE solution was designed to address mass deployment needs by balancing cost and power consumption while delivering higher data throughput and lower latency. The integration allowed the device to support concurrent dual-band speeds, making it suitable for dead-zone-free wireless experiences in homes and offices that required reliable 5G connectivity without the complexity of full-tier 5G hardware.
In February 2024, ZTE Corporation unveiled what it claimed to be the world's first AI-powered 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) customer premises equipment during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company introduced the ZTE G5 Ultra, which utilized multidimensional artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize bandwidth utilization by approximately 20 percent and reduce network congestion by 30 percent. At the same event, ZTE also launched the ZTE G5F, a 5G Advanced-ready outdoor FWA device that supported Sub-6 GHz and millimeter-wave carrier aggregation. This outdoor unit was designed to deliver peak data rates of up to 10 Gbps, featuring ultra-high gain antennas to ensure stable signal coverage in diverse deployment scenarios.

Key Market Players

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Ericsson Group
Nokia Corporation
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
ZTE Corporation
CommScope, Inc.
Technicolor Group SA
Sagemcom Broadband SAS
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

By Equipment Type	By Application	By End User Vertical	By Region
Modem Router Fixed Wireless Access Gateway Mobile Hotspot Integrated Access Device Extender/Repeater Others	High-Speed Internet Access Smart Homes Remote Work & Telecommuting IoT Connectivity VR & AR Edge Computing Security & surveillance Rural Broadband Connectivity Others	Education Government Industrial IT & Telecom Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

5G Customer Premises Equipment Market, By Equipment Type:

Modem
Router
Fixed Wireless Access Gateway
Mobile Hotspot
Integrated Access Device
Extender/Repeater
Others

5G Customer Premises Equipment Market, By Application:

High-Speed Internet Access
Smart Homes
Remote Work & Telecommuting
IoT Connectivity
VR & AR
Edge Computing
Security & surveillance
Rural Broadband Connectivity
Others

5G Customer Premises Equipment Market, By End User Vertical:

Education
Government
Industrial
IT & Telecom
Others

5G Customer Premises Equipment Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Equipment Type (Modem, Router, Fixed Wireless Access Gateway, Mobile Hotspot, Integrated Access Device, Extender/Repeater, Others)

5.2.2. By Application (High-Speed Internet Access, Smart Homes, Remote Work & Telecommuting, IoT Connectivity, VR & AR, Edge Computing, Security & surveillance, Rural Broadband Connectivity, Others)

5.2.3. By End User Vertical (Education, Government, Industrial, IT & Telecom, Others)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Equipment Type

6.2.2. By Application

6.2.3. By End User Vertical

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type

6.3.1.2.2. By Application

6.3.1.2.3. By End User Vertical

6.3.2. Canada 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type

6.3.2.2.2. By Application

6.3.2.2.3. By End User Vertical

6.3.3. Mexico 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type

6.3.3.2.2. By Application

6.3.3.2.3. By End User Vertical

7. Europe 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Equipment Type

7.2.2. By Application

7.2.3. By End User Vertical

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type

7.3.1.2.2. By Application

7.3.1.2.3. By End User Vertical

7.3.2. France 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type

7.3.2.2.2. By Application

7.3.2.2.3. By End User Vertical

7.3.3. United Kingdom 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type

7.3.3.2.2. By Application

7.3.3.2.3. By End User Vertical

7.3.4. Italy 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Equipment Type

7.3.4.2.2. By Application

7.3.4.2.3. By End User Vertical

7.3.5. Spain 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Equipment Type

7.3.5.2.2. By Application

7.3.5.2.3. By End User Vertical

8. Asia Pacific 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Equipment Type

8.2.2. By Application

8.2.3. By End User Vertical

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type

8.3.1.2.2. By Application

8.3.1.2.3. By End User Vertical

8.3.2. India 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type

8.3.2.2.2. By Application

8.3.2.2.3. By End User Vertical

8.3.3. Japan 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type

8.3.3.2.2. By Application

8.3.3.2.3. By End User Vertical

8.3.4. South Korea 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Equipment Type

8.3.4.2.2. By Application

8.3.4.2.3. By End User Vertical

8.3.5. Australia 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Equipment Type

8.3.5.2.2. By Application

8.3.5.2.3. By End User Vertical

9. Middle East & Africa 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Equipment Type

9.2.2. By Application

9.2.3. By End User Vertical

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type

9.3.1.2.2. By Application

9.3.1.2.3. By End User Vertical

9.3.2. UAE 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type

9.3.2.2.2. By Application

9.3.2.2.3. By End User Vertical

9.3.3. South Africa 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type

9.3.3.2.2. By Application

9.3.3.2.3. By End User Vertical

10. South America 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Equipment Type

10.2.2. By Application

10.2.3. By End User Vertical

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Equipment Type

10.3.1.2.2. By Application

10.3.1.2.3. By End User Vertical

10.3.2. Colombia 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Equipment Type

10.3.2.2.2. By Application

10.3.2.2.3. By End User Vertical

10.3.3. Argentina 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Equipment Type

10.3.3.2.2. By Application

10.3.3.2.3. By End User Vertical

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global 5G Customer Premises Equipment Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Ericsson Group

15.3. Nokia Corporation

15.4. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

15.5. ZTE Corporation

15.6. CommScope, Inc.

15.7. Technicolor Group SA

15.8. Sagemcom Broadband SAS

15.9. Motorola Solutions, Inc.

15.10. Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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