The study used four major activities to estimate the market size of private 5G. Exhaustive secondary research was conducted to gather information on the market and its peer and parent markets. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the total market size. Finally, market breakdown and data triangulation methods were utilized to estimate the market size for different segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the size of the private 5G market began with the acquisition of data related to the revenues of key vendors in the market through secondary research. Various secondary sources have been referred to in the secondary research process to identify and collect information for this study. Secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers, journals, certified publications, and articles by recognized authors; websites; directories; and databases. Secondary research has mainly been used to obtain key information about the value chain of the private 5G market, key players, market classification, and segmentation according to the industry trends to the bottom-most level, geographic markets, and key developments from both market and technology-oriented perspectives. The secondary research referred to for this research study involves various white papers like Cisco Private 5G Security White Papers and GDIT White Paper. Moreover, the study involved extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases, such as Hoovers, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Factiva, to identify and collect valuable information for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the private 5G market.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides have been interviewed to obtain the qualitative and quantitative information relevant to this report. Primary sources from the supply side include key industry participants, subject-matter experts (SMEs), and C-level executives and consultants from various key companies and organizations in the private 5G ecosystem. After the complete market engineering (including calculations for market statistics, market breakdown, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation), extensive primary research has been conducted to verify and validate the critical market numbers obtained. Several primary interviews have been conducted with market experts from the demand and supply-side players across key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (Middle East, Africa, and South America).
Primary data has been collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephone interviews. In the canvassing of primaries, various departments within organizations, such as sales, operations, and administration, were covered to provide a holistic viewpoint in our report. This and the opinions of in-house subject matter experts have led us to the findings described in the remainder of this report.
Note: The three tiers of the companies are defined based on their total revenue in 2024: Tier 1 - revenue greater than or equal to USD 1 billion; Tier 2 - revenue between USD 100 million and USD 1 billion; and Tier 3 revenue less than or equal to USD 100 million. Other designations include sales managers, marketing managers, and product managers.
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Market Size Estimation
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were utilized to estimate and validate the size of the private 5G market and its submarkets. Secondary research was conducted to identify the key players in the market, and primary and secondary research was used to determine their market share in specific regions. The entire process involved studying top players' annual and financial reports and conducting extensive interviews with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. Secondary sources were used to determine all percentage shares and breakdowns, which were verified through primary sources. All parameters that could impact the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, analyzed in detail, verified through primary research, and consolidated to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
Private 5G Market : Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Data Triangulation
Once the overall size of the private 5G market was determined using the methods described above, it was divided into multiple segments and subsegments. Market engineering was performed for each segment and subsegment using market breakdown and data triangulation methods, as applicable, to obtain accurate statistics. To triangulate the data, various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides were studied. The market was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
The private 5G market comprises a diverse range of network infrastructure and deployment models designed to deliver secure, low-latency and high-speed connectivity tailored to enterprise environments. By network type, it includes non-standalone 5G and standalone 5G, offering different levels of network independence and control. Deployment is further classified by cloud models such as private/dedicated cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud, enabling flexibility in data handling and scalability.
Hardware components essential for private 5G include Radio Access Network (RAN), Core Network, Backhaul & Transport, and Edge Computing Infrastructure. These systems collectively enable real-time communication, ultra-reliable connectivity, and localized data processing, which are crucial for high-performance industrial applications. Industries such as manufacturing, energy, logistics, and healthcare leverage private 5G to support mission-critical operations, automation, and intelligent edge computing.
Key Stakeholders
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Telecom Equipment Providers
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Private 5G Network Operators
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Cloud and Edge Computing Providers
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Private 5G System Integrators
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Private Enterprises
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Government & Regulatory Bodies
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Semiconductor and Chipset Manufacturers
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IT Infrastructure Providers
Report Objectives
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To estimate and forecast the size of the private 5G market, in terms of value, based on offering, network type, cloud models, organization size, spectrum allocation, frequency band, vertical, and region
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To describe and forecast the market size, in terms of value, for four major regions - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World (RoW)
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To provide detailed information regarding major factors such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth
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To provide a detailed overview of the private 5G value chain
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To strategically analyze micromarkets regarding individual market trends, growth prospects, and contributions to the total market
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To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market position in terms of ranking and core competencies, along with a detailed competitive landscape for the market leaders
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To analyze major growth strategies such as product launches/developments and acquisitions adopted by the key market players to enhance their market position
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To analyze the impact of the macroeconomic factors impacting the private 5G market
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To assess the impact of AI on the growth and adoption of the private 5G market
Available customizations:
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the specific requirements of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:
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Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
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Additional country-level analysis of the private 5G market
Product Analysis
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Product matrix, which provides a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company in the private 5G market
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Private 5G Market