6G 시장 규모, 성장 및 동향 분석 보고서 – 2036년까지의 세계 예측

6G Market – Global Forecast To 2036

6G 시장 – 엔터프라이즈 애플리케이션(홀로그램 통신, 촉각/촉각 인터넷, 완전 자율주행, 인더스트리 5.0, 바이오-나노 사물 인터넷, 심해 관광), 사용 시나리오(FeMBB, ERLLC, umMTC, LDHMC, ELPC) – 2036년까지의 세계 예측

6G Market by Enterprise Application (Holographic Communication, Tactile/Haptic Internet, Fully Automated Driving, Industry 5.0, Internet of Bio-Nano Things, Deep-sea Sightseeing), Usage Scenario (FeMBB, ERLLC, umMTC, LDHMC, ELPC) – Global Forecast to 2036

　　　　주문/문의　　　　조사회사/라이센스/납기안내

6G 시장은 2030년 114억 달러에서 2036년 1,104억 6천만 달러로 성장할 것으로 예상되며, 2030년부터 2036년까지 연평균 성장률(CAGR)은 46.0%에 달할 것으로 예상됩니다. 기업들에게 6G는 단순한 연결 속도 향상을 넘어 지능화, 효율성, 혁신을 촉진하는 혁신적인 동력이 될 것입니다. 제조업 기업들은 실시간 디지털 트윈, 로봇 자동화, 예측 유지보수를 위해 6G를 활용할 것이며, 이는 초저지연성과 방대한 데이터 흐름으로 뒷받침될 것입니다. 의료 분야에서 6G는 원활하고 신뢰성 높은 원격 수술, 홀로그램 컨설팅, 지속적인 환자 모니터링을 가능하게 할 것입니다. 금융 기관은 고속 복원력 있는 네트워크를 통해 즉각적이고 안전한 거래와 AI 기반 위험 모델링의 이점을 누릴 수 있습니다. 소매 및 접객업 기업들은 AR/VR 및 메타버스 플랫폼을 통해 초개인화된 몰입형 고객 경험을 제공할 수 있습니다.

정부와 공공 부문 기관은 스마트 시티, 재난 관리, 국가 안보에 6G를 활용할 것이며, 운송 및 물류 업체는 자율주행 모빌리티와 실시간 공급망 추적을 최적화할 수 있습니다. 중요한 것은 6G가 AI와 센싱 기술을 통합함으로써 다양한 분야의 기업들이 새로운 비즈니스 모델을 구축하고, 의사 결정을 개선하며, 더욱 친환경적이고 지속 가능한 운영을 구축할 수 있다는 것입니다. 본질적으로 6G는 단순한 통신 업그레이드가 아니라 전 세계 기업의 경쟁력 강화와 디지털 혁신을 위한 전략적 동력입니다.

시장 조사에서는 다양한 부문의 6G 시장 규모를 살펴봅니다. 이 보고서는 사용 시나리오(추가 향상된 모바일 광대역(FEMBB), 초고신뢰성 및 저지연 통신(ERLLC), 장거리 및 고이동성 통신(LDHMC), 초거대 기계형 통신(UMMTC), 초저전력 통신(ELPC)), 엔터프라이즈 애플리케이션(홀로그램 통신, 촉각/촉각 인터넷, 완전 자율 주행, 산업 5.0, 생체나노 사물 인터넷, 기타 엔터프라이즈 애플리케이션(심해 관광 및 우주 여행)), 통신 인프라(셀룰러, 광대역, 고정), 최종 사용자(소비자 및 기업(제조, 의료 및 생명 과학, 자동차, 미디어 및 엔터테인먼트, 항공우주 및 방위, 기타 기업[소매 및 전자 상거래, 에너지 및 유틸리티, 교육])) 및 지역(북미, 유럽, 아시아 태평양, 중동 및 아프리카, 라틴 아메리카)을 포함한 다양한 세그먼트에 걸쳐 시장 규모와 성장 잠재력을 추산하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 연구에는 주요 시장 참여자에 대한 심층적인 경쟁 분석, 회사 프로필, 제품 및 사업 제공과 관련된 주요 관찰 결과, 최근 개발 사항 및 시장 전략이 포함됩니다.

이 보고서는 시장 선도 기업과 신규 진입 기업 모두에게 글로벌 6G 시장 매출 규모와 세부 세그먼트에 대한 가장 근사치에 대한 정보를 제공합니다. 또한 이해관계자들이 경쟁 환경을 이해하고, 사업 입지를 강화하고 적절한 시장 진출 전략을 수립하는 데 필요한 통찰력을 얻을 수 있도록 지원합니다. 나아가, 이 보고서는 이해관계자들이 시장의 흐름을 이해하고 주요 시장 동인, 제약, 과제, 그리고 기회에 대한 정보를 제공할 수 있도록 통찰력을 제공합니다.

The 6G market is projected to grow from USD 11.40 billion in 2030 to USD 110.46 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 46.0%, from 2030 to 2036. For organizations, 6G will be a transformational enabler, going far beyond faster connectivity to drive intelligence, efficiency, and innovation. Enterprises in manufacturing will leverage 6G for real-time digital twins, robotic automation, and predictive maintenance, all supported by ultra-low latency and massive data flows. In healthcare, 6G will enable seamless and highly reliable remote surgery, holographic consultations, and continuous patient monitoring. Financial institutions will benefit from instant, secure transactions and AI-powered risk modeling enabled by high-speed, resilient networks. Retail and hospitality organizations can deliver hyper-personalized, immersive customer experiences through AR/VR and metaverse platforms. Governments and public sector bodies will use 6G for smart cities, disaster management, and national security, while transport and logistics players can optimize autonomous mobility and real-time supply chain tracking. Importantly, 6G’s integration of AI and sensing will allow organizations across sectors to unlock new business models, enhance decision-making, and build greener, more sustainable operations. In essence, 6G is not just a telecom upgrade but a strategic driver of competitiveness and digital transformation for organizations worldwide.

By end user, the enterprises segment will lead the market during the forecast period

In the enterprises segment, 6G will be a game-changer, enabling organizations to move beyond connectivity toward intelligent, fully automated operations. With ultra-high bandwidth and terabit-level speeds, enterprises can seamlessly run immersive AR/VR training, collaborative digital twins, and real-time simulations for R&D or operations. Its sub-millisecond latency will support mission-critical applications such as robotic process automation, smart factories, and precision healthcare procedures. Enterprises in logistics and transportation will benefit from autonomous vehicle coordination and predictive supply chain visibility powered by 6G’s integrated sensing. The financial sector will use it to enhance ultra-fast, secure transactions and AI-driven fraud detection at scale. Meanwhile, energy and utilities can optimize smart grids, renewable integration, and real-time monitoring through massive IoT connectivity. Importantly, 6G’s AI-native design will empower enterprises to automate decision-making, reduce overheads, and accelerate innovation. Beyond efficiency, its green networking capabilities will help enterprises meet sustainability goals. Overall, 6G is poised to redefine enterprise competitiveness by integrating connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability into a single, powerful ecosystem.

By enterprise application, the Internet of Bio-Nano Things segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period

6G will be critical for the Internet of Bio-Nano-Things (IoBNT), where nanoscale devices and biological sensors communicate to enable breakthroughs in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and biotechnology. The ultra-low latency and terabit-level speeds of 6G ensure seamless data transmission from millions of nanosensors embedded in the human body or environment. Its sub-THz and terahertz spectrum supports the tiny antennas and short-range communications needed for nanoscale devices. With AI-native intelligence, 6G networks can analyze and act on biological and chemical data in real time, enabling applications such as personalized medicine, early disease detection, targeted drug delivery, and neural interface systems. Beyond healthcare, IoBNT powered by 6G could monitor pollutants, food safety, and agricultural conditions at a molecular level. The importance of 6G lies in providing the bandwidth, reliability, and intelligent orchestration that make large-scale IoBNT ecosystems feasible, safe, and effective.

North America is expected to hold the second-largest market size during the forecast period

The 6G market in North America is experiencing rapid growth, driven by significant investments from regional governments and increased international collaboration. In August 2024, the US and Sweden signed a new bilateral agreement to pool resources, expertise, and technology leadership in new, developing, and future connectivity technologies. These will cover the cooperation areas of 6G Research, including Possible Funding, 6G spectrum allocation to include the introduction of new technologies in existing frequency bands, global harmonization of 6G frequency bands, development of international standards-aligned technologies, promotion of a wide and open 6G ecosystem, and 6G technologies that can be used for bridging digital divides. In the US, the foundation for 6G innovation has been established since 2021, as the administration has invested USD 2.5 billion to further research and development in 6G. Key institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Purdue are pushing the frontiers through novel thrusts in areas like terahertz communications, AI-driven network management, and advanced antenna technologies.

Breakdown of Primary Interviews

The study offers insights from a range of industry experts, including solution vendors and Tier 1 companies. The breakdown of the primary interviews is as follows:

• By Company Type: Tier 1 – 20%, Tier 2 – 10%, and Tier 3 – 70%
• By Designation: C-level – 9%, Directors – 18%, and Others – 73%
• By Region: North America – 55%, Europe – 9%, Asia Pacific – 36%

The major players in the 6G market are AT&T (US), NTT DOCOMO (Japan), Orange S.A. (France), Reliance Jio (India), Bharti Airtel (India) Vodafone Group (UK), SK Telecom (South Korea), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Verizon (US), China Mobile (China), Telefonica (Spain), China Unicom (China), and Rakuten Mobile (Japan) KT Corporation (South Korea), Singtel (Singapore), KDDI Corporation (Japan), e& (UAE). These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, product launches, product enhancements, and acquisitions, to expand their footprint in the 6G market.

Research Coverage

The market study covers the 6G market size across different segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential across various segments, including Usage Scenario (Further-enhanced Mobile Broadband (FEMBB), Extremely Reliable and Low-latency Communications (ERLLC), Long-distance and High-mobility Communications (LDHMC), Ultra-massive Machine Type Communications (UMMTC), Extremely Low-power Communications (ELPC)), Enterprise Application (Holographic Communications, Tactile/Haptic Internet, Fully Automated Driving, Industry 5.0, Internet of Bio-Nano Things, Other Enterprise Applications (Deep-sea Sightseeing and Space Travel)), Communication Infrastructure (Cellular, Broadband, Fixed), End User (Consumers and Enterprises (Manufacturing, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Automotive, Media & Entertainment, Aerospace & Defense, Other Enterprises [Retail & E-commerce, Energy & Utilities, Education])), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the leading market players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and market strategies.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report will help market leaders and new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the global 6G market’s revenue numbers and subsegments. It will also help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. Moreover, the report will provide insights for stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Analysis of key drivers (Technological advancements, deliver extreme performance and highly advanced use cases, growing metaverse traction), restraints (High initial cost, limited spectrum availability, regulatory and standardization challenges, terahertz (THz) frequency challenges and energy efficiency concerns), opportunities (Transformative applications, global connectivity, detailed sensing and high-precision positioning technologies offered by 6G networks), and challenges (Security and privacy, ethical and social implications, environmental concerns) influencing the growth of the 6G market.

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the 6G market.

• Market Development: The report provides comprehensive information about lucrative markets and analyzes the 6G market across various regions.

• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the 6G market.

• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players such as AT&T (US), NTT DoCoMo (Japan), Orange S.A. (France), Reliance Jio (India), Bharti Airtel (India) Vodafone Group (UK), SK Telecom (South Korea), Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Verizon (US), China Mobile (China), Telefonica (Spain), China Unicom (China), Rakuten Mobile (Japan) KT Corporation (South Korea), Singtel (Singapore), KDDI Corporation (Japan), and e& (UAE).

Table of Contents

1               INTRODUCTION              26

1.1           STUDY OBJECTIVES       26

1.2           MARKET DEFINITION   26

1.3           STUDY SCOPE   27

1.3.1        MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONS COVERED                 27

1.3.2        INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 27

1.4           YEARS CONSIDERED      28

1.5           CURRENCY CONSIDERED            28

1.6           STAKEHOLDERS               29

1.7           SUMMARY OF CHANGES               29

2               RESEARCH METHODOLOGY       30

2.1           RESEARCH DATA              30

2.1.1        SECONDARY DATA          31

2.1.2        PRIMARY DATA 31

2.1.2.1    Primary interviews with experts         31

2.1.2.2    Breakdown of primary profiles           31

2.1.2.3    Key insights from industry experts    32

2.2           MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION         32

2.2.1        TOP-DOWN APPROACH                33

2.2.2        BOTTOM-UP APPROACH              33

2.2.3        6G MARKET ESTIMATION: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS                 33

2.3           DATA TRIANGULATION                34

2.4           RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS           35

2.5           RISK ASSESSMENT           35

2.6           RESEARCH LIMITATIONS             35

3               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  36

4               PREMIUM INSIGHTS       38

4.1           ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN 6G MARKET               38

4.2           6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO           38

4.3           6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION        39

4.4           6G MARKET, BY END USER           39

4.5           6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE      40

4.6           6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE                 40

4.7           NORTH AMERICAN 6G MARKET, BY END USER AND ENTERPRISE APPLICATION         41

5               MARKET OVERVIEW       42

5.1           MARKET DYNAMICS       42

5.1.1        DRIVERS               43

5.1.1.1    Technological advancements              43

5.1.1.2    Deliverance of extreme performance and highly advanced use cases       43

5.1.1.3    Growing metaverse traction                43

5.1.2        RESTRAINTS      43

5.1.2.1    High initial cost    43

5.1.2.2    Limited spectrum availability              43

5.1.2.3    Regulatory and standardization challenges      43

5.1.2.4    Terahertz (THz) frequency challenges and energy efficiency concerns 44

5.1.3        OPPORTUNITIES              44

5.1.3.1    Transformative applications               44

5.1.3.2    Global connectivity               44

5.1.3.3    Emergence of detailed sensing and high-precision positioning technologies           44

5.1.4        CHALLENGES    44

5.1.4.1    Security and privacy             44

5.1.4.2    Ethical and social implications           45

5.1.4.3    Environmental concerns      45

5.2           BRIEF HISTORY OF 6G MARKET 45

5.2.1        2017–2019: EARLY CONCEPTS AND VISION           45

5.2.2        2019–2021: INITIATION OF RESEARCH     45

5.2.3        2021–2023: GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND STANDARDIZATION EFFORTS   46

5.2.4        2024–PRESENT: EARLY TESTING AND PROTOTYPING                 46

5.3           SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS             46

5.4           ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS  48

5.5           REGULATORY LANDSCAPE         49

5.5.1        REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS             49

5.5.2        KEY REGULATIONS         52

5.5.2.1    North America      52

5.5.2.1.1 US           52

5.5.2.1.2 Canada   52

5.5.2.2    Europe   52

5.5.2.2.1 UK          52

5.5.2.2.2 Germany                 52

5.5.2.2.3 Italy         53

5.5.2.2.4 France    53

5.5.2.3    Asia Pacific            53

5.5.2.3.1 China      53

5.5.2.3.2 India       53

5.5.2.3.3 Australia 53

5.5.2.3.4 Japan      53

5.5.2.4    Middle East & Africa            53

5.5.2.4.1 Saudi Arabia          53

5.5.2.4.2 South Africa           53

5.5.2.5    Latin America       54

5.5.2.5.1 Brazil      54

5.5.2.5.2 Mexico   54

5.6           PATENT ANALYSIS          54

5.6.1        METHODOLOGY              54

5.7           PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS           58

5.7.1        THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS      59

5.7.2        THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES          59

5.7.3        BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS       59

5.7.4        BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS             59

5.7.5        INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 59

5.8           KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA     60

5.8.1        KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS           60

5.8.2        BUYING CRITERIA           61

5.9           TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS             61

5.9.1        KEY TECHNOLOGIES     61

5.9.1.1    Massive MIMO     61

5.9.1.2    Terahertz (THz) communication      62

5.9.1.3    Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC)             62

5.9.2        ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES       62

5.9.2.1    Digital twins          62

5.9.2.2    Human-machine interface  63

5.9.2.3    Internet of Things (IoT)     63

5.9.3        COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES       63

5.9.3.1    Network slicing     63

5.9.3.2    Optical wireless communications      63

5.10         TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS            64

5.11         KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025–2026        64

5.12         TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP            65

5.12.1      SHORT-TERM ROADMAP (2028–2030)      65

5.12.2      MID-TERM ROADMAP (2031–2033)            65

5.12.3      LONG-TERM ROADMAP (2034–2035)        65

5.13         CURRENT AND EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS 66

5.13.1      CONNECTIVITY-AS-A-SERVICE (CAAS)  66

5.13.2      AI-POWERED SERVICE MONETIZATION                66

5.13.3      NETWORK SLICING MONETIZATION     66

5.13.4      SENSING-AS-A-SERVICE (SAAS) 66

5.13.5      NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK (NTN) BUNDLES                 66

5.13.6      CYBERSECURITY-AS-A-SERVICE                66

5.13.7      SUBSCRIPTION-BASED HOLOGRAPHIC AND HIGH-DEFINITION CONTENT DELIVERY           66

5.14         6G MARKET: BEST PRACTICES   67

5.14.1      CUSTOMER-CENTRIC SERVICE DESIGN 67

5.14.2      FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY      67

5.14.3      AI-DRIVEN NETWORK MANAGEMENT   67

5.14.4      SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY AND UTILIZATION        67

5.14.5      SECURITY-FIRST APPROACH      67

5.14.6      USER-CENTRIC INNOVATIONS  67

5.14.7      GLOBAL STANDARDIZATION ALIGNMENT          67

5.15         6G MARKET: TOOLS, TECHNIQUES, AND FRAMEWORKS                 67

5.16         INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO               68

5.17         INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND GENERATIVE AI                68

5.17.1      IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI ON 6G          68

5.17.2      USE CASES OF GENERATIVE AI IN 6G MARKET   69

5.17.3      FUTURE OF GENERATIVE AI IN 6G MARKET        69

5.18         SIX PILLARS OF 6G           70

5.18.1      NATIVE AI           70

5.18.2      NETWORKED SENSING 70

5.18.3      EXTREME CONNECTIVITY           70

5.18.4      INTEGRATED NTN          70

5.18.5      TRUSTWORTHINESS      70

5.18.6      SUSTAINABILITY              70

5.19         6G SPECTRUM LANDSCAPE         71

5.19.1      SUB-6 GHZ (BELOW 6 GHZ)         71

5.19.2      MID-BAND (6 GHZ–24 GHZ)         71

5.19.3      MILLIMETER WAVE BAND (24 GHZ–100 GHZ)      71

5.19.4      SUB-THZ (100 GHZ–300 GHZ)      71

5.20         6G NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS             72

5.20.1      INTELLIGENTIZATION 72

5.20.2      CLOUDIZATION               72

5.20.3      SOFTWARIZATION          72

5.20.4      VIRTUALIZATION            72

5.20.5      SLICING                72

6               6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO           73

6.1           INTRODUCTION              74

6.1.1        USAGE SCENARIO: 6G MARKET DRIVERS               74

6.2           FURTHER-ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND     75

6.2.1        NEED FOR HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY IN DENSELY POPULATED URBAN AREAS TO FUEL MARKET  75

6.3           EXTREMELY RELIABLE LOW-LATENCY COMMUNICATIONS       76

6.3.1        NEED FOR UNPARALLELED RELIABILITY AND MINIMAL LATENCY IN APPLICATIONS DEMANDING INSTANTANEOUS RESPONSE TIMES TO DRIVE MARKET    76

6.4           LONG-DISTANCE AND HIGH-MOBILITY COMMUNICATIONS       76

6.4.1        NEED FOR SEAMLESS COMMUNICATION IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS TO BOLSTER MARKET                76

6.5           ULTRA-MASSIVE MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATIONS                 77

6.5.1        NEED FOR LOW-LATENCY CONNECTIONS TO SUPPORT VAST NETWORKS OF SENSORS TO BOOST MARKET        77

6.6           EXTREMELY LOW-POWER COMMUNICATIONS 78

6.6.1        ABILITY OF 6G TO ENABLE ADAPTIVE POWER FOR ENERGY OPTIMIZATION IN DEVICES TO DRIVE MARKET                 78

7               6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE                 79

7.1           INTRODUCTION              80

7.1.1        COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE: 6G MARKET DRIVERS               80

7.2           CELLULAR           81

7.2.1        INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIGH-SPEED MOBILE NETWORKS TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH              81

7.3           BROADBAND     81

7.3.1        EXPANSION OF HIGH INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS TO FUEL MARKET 81

7.4           FIXED   82

7.4.1        INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIGH-SPEED AND RELIABLE CONNECTIVITY IN STATIONARY ENVIRONMENTS TO BOLSTER MARKET               82

8               6G MARKET, BY END USER           83

8.1           INTRODUCTION              84

8.1.1        END USER: 6G MARKET DRIVERS              84

8.2           CONSUMERS      85

8.2.1        EXPANSION OF DIGITAL CONTENT TO BOOST SATELLITE SERVICE GROWTH   85

8.3           ENTERPRISES    85

8.3.1        MANUFACTURING          86

8.3.1.1    Need for real-time threat detection and mitigation to drive market    86

8.3.1.2    Use cases                86

8.3.1.2.1 Quality control      86

8.3.1.2.2 Remote operation & control                86

8.3.2        HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES 87

8.3.2.1    Remote patient monitoring and AI-driven diagnostics to drive market    87

8.3.2.2    Use cases                87

8.3.2.2.1 AI-driven diagnostics           87

8.3.2.2.2 Drug development & research            87

8.3.2.2.3 Virtual reality (VR) therapy                87

8.3.3        MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT        88

8.3.3.1    Demand for high-definition and live-streaming content to accelerate market growth    88

8.3.3.2    Use cases                88

8.3.3.2.1 Ultra-high-definition streaming         88

8.3.3.2.2 Real-time content creation and collaboration  88

8.3.3.2.3 Content distribution & delivery          88

8.3.4        AUTOMOTIVE   89

8.3.4.1    Need to enhance processes, products, and overall operational efficiency to drive market    89

8.3.4.2    Use cases                89

8.3.4.2.1 Remote vehicle control        89

8.3.4.2.2 Augmented reality navigation             89

8.3.5        AEROSPACE & DEFENSE                90

8.3.5.1    6G-based secure and reliable communication channels to drive market growth       90

8.3.5.2    Use cases                90

8.3.5.2.1 Enhanced drone operations                 90

8.3.5.2.2 Augmented reality for pilot training  90

8.3.5.2.3 Enhanced electronic warfare capabilities          90

8.3.6        OTHER ENTERPRISES    91

8.3.6.1    Use cases                91

8.3.6.1.1 Energy efficiency optimization           91

8.3.6.1.2 Virtual laboratories and simulations 91

8.3.6.1.3 Automated checkout systems              91

9               6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION        93

9.1           INTRODUCTION              94

9.1.1        ENTERPRISE APPLICATION: 6G MARKET DRIVERS                 94

9.2           HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS       95

9.2.1        NEED FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS TO DRIVE MARKET                 95

9.3           TACTILE/HAPTIC INTERNET     96

9.3.1        NEED TO ENGAGE WITH DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH TOUCH AND PROPRIOCEPTION TO DRIVE MARKET                 96

9.4           FULL AUTOMATED DRIVING     97

9.4.1        NEED FOR HIGH DATA RATES FOR SENSOR AND CAMERA TRANSMISSIONS IN AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS TO PROPEL MARKET      97

9.5           INDUSTRY 5.0    97

9.5.1        DECENTRALIZED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES TO FUEL MARKET                 97

9.6           INTERNET OF BIO-NANO THINGS            98

9.6.1        NEED FOR REAL-TIME HEALTH DATA FROM BIO-NANO SENSORS TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH  98

9.7           OTHER ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS      99

10            6G MARKET, BY REGION               100

10.1         INTRODUCTION              101

10.2         NORTH AMERICA             101

10.2.1      NORTH AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK                 101

10.2.2      US           104

10.2.2.1  Strategic focus on advancing next-generation wireless communications to drive market        104

10.2.3      CANADA               105

10.2.3.1  Government initiatives for collaboration and investments in next-generation technologies to propel market        105

10.3         EUROPE               105

10.3.1      EUROPE: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK               105

10.3.2      UK          108

10.3.2.1  Funding from research institutions and government organizations to fuel market                108

10.3.3      GERMANY           108

10.3.3.1  Government initiatives to expand low-cost connectivity to drive market    108

10.3.4      FRANCE                108

10.3.4.1  Investments in 6G through France 2030 initiative to drive market                 108

10.3.5      ITALY    109

10.3.5.1  Enterprise demand and EU-backed R&D to drive 6G adoption                 109

10.3.6      REST OF EUROPE             109

10.4         ASIA PACIFIC     109

10.4.1      ASIA PACIFIC: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK     110

10.4.2      CHINA  113

10.4.2.1  Focus on innovative technological developments to drive market                 113

10.4.3      INDIA    113

10.4.3.1  Increasing focus on eliminating digital or rural-urban divide to drive market          113

10.4.4      JAPAN   113

10.4.4.1  Increased participation of private players and global collaboration with major players to fuel market       113

10.4.5      REST OF ASIA PACIFIC   114

10.5         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA                114

10.5.1      MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK                 115

10.5.2      UAE        117

10.5.2.1  Technological advancements, presence of major players, and focus on digitalization to bolster market           117

10.5.3      KSA        117

10.5.3.1  Vision 2030 to drive rapid development of 6G                 117

10.5.4      SOUTH AFRICA 118

10.5.4.1  Push for advanced connectivity to support digital transformation and bridge urban-rural digital divide to drive market     118

10.5.5      REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA             118

10.6         LATIN AMERICA                118

10.6.1      LATIN AMERICA: MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK                 118

10.6.2      BRAZIL 121

10.6.2.1  6G research and government funding to drive market   121

10.6.3      MEXICO                121

10.6.3.1  Investments from major telecom companies and government initiatives to propel market 121

10.6.4      REST OF LATIN AMERICA             121

11            COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE         122

11.1         INTRODUCTION              122

11.2         TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON OF 4G, 5G, AND 6G                 122

11.3         COMPETITIVE SCENARIO             124

11.3.1      PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS    124

11.3.2      DEALS  124

11.3.3      OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              126

11.4         COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS OF KEY 6G SERVICE PROVIDERS      126

12            COMPANY PROFILES      128

12.1         KEY PLAYERS     128

12.1.1      AT&T     128

12.1.1.1  Business overview 128

12.1.1.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 129

12.1.1.3  Recent developments           130

12.1.1.3.1                Deals      130

12.1.1.3.2                Other developments             130

12.1.1.4  MnM view              130

12.1.1.4.1                Right to win           130

12.1.1.4.2                Strategic choices   130

12.1.1.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 130

12.1.2      NTT DOCOMO  131

12.1.2.1  Business overview 131

12.1.2.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 132

12.1.2.3  Recent developments           132

12.1.2.3.1                Product launches and enhancements                 132

12.1.2.3.2                Deals      133

12.1.2.4  MnM view              133

12.1.2.4.1                Right to win           133

12.1.2.4.2                Strategic choices   134

12.1.2.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 134

12.1.3      RELIANCE JIO    135

12.1.3.1  Business overview 135

12.1.3.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 136

12.1.3.3  Recent developments           137

12.1.3.3.1                Product launches and enhancements                 137

12.1.3.3.2                Deals      137

12.1.3.4  MnM view              137

12.1.3.4.1                Right to win           137

12.1.3.4.2                Strategic choices   137

12.1.3.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 138

12.1.4      BHARTI AIRTEL                 139

12.1.4.1  Business overview 139

12.1.4.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 140

12.1.4.3  Recent developments           140

12.1.4.3.1                Deals      140

12.1.4.4  MnM view              141

12.1.4.4.1                Right to win           141

12.1.4.4.2                Strategic choices   141

12.1.4.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 141

12.1.5      VODAFONE        142

12.1.5.1  Business overview 142

12.1.5.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 143

12.1.5.3  Recent developments           143

12.1.5.3.1                Deals      143

12.1.5.4  MnM view              143

12.1.5.4.1                Right to win           143

12.1.5.4.2                Strategic choices   143

12.1.5.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 143

12.1.6      SK TELECOM     144

12.1.6.1  Business overview 144

12.1.6.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 145

12.1.6.3  Recent developments           145

12.1.6.3.1                Deals      145

12.1.6.4  MnM view              146

12.1.6.4.1                Right to win           146

12.1.6.4.2                Strategic choices   146

12.1.6.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 146

12.1.7      VERIZON              147

12.1.7.1  Business overview 147

12.1.7.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 148

12.1.7.3  Recent developments           148

12.1.7.3.1                Product launches and enhancements                 148

12.1.7.4  MnM view              148

12.1.7.4.1                Right to win           148

12.1.7.4.2                Strategic choices   148

12.1.7.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 149

12.1.8      DEUTSCHE TELEKOM   150

12.1.8.1  Business overview 150

12.1.8.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 151

12.1.8.3  MnM view              151

12.1.8.3.1                Right to win           151

12.1.8.3.2                Strategic choices   152

12.1.8.3.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 152

12.1.9      TELEFONICA S.A.             153

12.1.9.1  Business overview 153

12.1.9.2  Products/Solutions/Services offered 154

12.1.9.3  Recent developments           154

12.1.9.3.1                Deals      154

12.1.9.4  MnM view              154

12.1.9.4.1                Right to win           154

12.1.9.4.2                Strategic choices   155

12.1.9.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 155

12.1.10   CHINA MOBILE 156

12.1.10.1                 Business overview 156

12.1.10.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 157

12.1.10.3                 Recent developments           157

12.1.10.3.1             Deals      157

12.1.10.4                 MnM view              158

12.1.10.4.1             Right to win           158

12.1.10.4.2             Strategic choices   158

12.1.10.4.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 158

12.1.11   CHINA UNICOM                159

12.1.11.1                 Business overview 159

12.1.11.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 160

12.1.11.3                 MnM view              160

12.1.11.3.1             Right to win           160

12.1.11.3.2             Strategic choices   160

12.1.11.3.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 160

12.1.12   ORANGE S.A.      161

12.1.12.1                 Business overview 161

12.1.12.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 162

12.1.12.3                 MnM view              162

12.1.12.3.1             Right to win           162

12.1.12.3.2             Strategic choices   163

12.1.12.3.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 163

12.1.13   RAKUTEN GROUP            164

12.1.13.1                 Business overview 164

12.1.13.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 165

12.1.13.3                 Recent developments           165

12.1.13.3.1             Deals      165

12.1.13.3.2             Other developments             165

12.1.13.4                 MnM view              165

12.1.13.4.1             Right to win           165

12.1.13.4.2             Strategic choices   166

12.1.13.4.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 166

12.1.14   KT CORPORATION          167

12.1.14.1                 Business overview 167

12.1.14.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 168

12.1.14.3                 Recent developments           169

12.1.14.3.1             Deals      169

12.1.14.4                 MnM view              169

12.1.14.4.1             Right to win           169

12.1.14.4.2             Strategic choices   169

12.1.14.4.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 169

12.1.15   SINGTEL              170

12.1.15.1                 Business overview 170

12.1.15.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 171

12.1.15.3                 Recent developments           171

12.1.15.3.1             Deals      171

12.1.15.4                 MnM view              171

12.1.15.4.1             Right to win           171

12.1.15.4.2             Strategic choices   171

12.1.15.4.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 171

12.1.16   KDDI CORPORATION     172

12.1.16.1                 Business overview 172

12.1.16.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 173

12.1.16.3                 Recent developments           173

12.1.16.3.1             Deals      173

12.1.16.4                 MnM view              173

12.1.16.4.1             Right to win           173

12.1.16.4.2             Strategic choices   173

12.1.16.4.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 173

12.1.17   E&           174

12.1.17.1                 Business overview 174

12.1.17.2                 Products/Solutions/Services offered 175

12.1.17.3                 Recent developments           175

12.1.17.3.1             Deals      175

12.1.17.4                 MnM view              175

12.1.17.4.1             Right to win           175

12.1.17.4.2             Strategic choices   175

12.1.17.4.3             Weaknesses and competitive threats 176

13            ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS      177

13.1         INTRODUCTION              177

13.2         WI-FI 6 MARKET                177

13.2.1      WI-FI 6 MARKET: MARKET DEFINITION 177

13.2.2      WI-FI 6 MARKET: MARKET OVERVIEW    177

13.2.3      WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY OFFERING 177

13.2.4      WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY LOCATION TYPE    179

13.2.5      WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY APPLICATION          180

13.2.6      WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY VERTICAL  180

13.2.7      WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY REGION      182

13.3         5G IOT MARKET                182

13.3.1      MARKET DEFINITION   182

13.3.2      MARKET OVERVIEW       182

13.3.3      5G IOT MARKET, BY COMPONENT           183

13.3.4      5G IOT MARKET, BY NETWORK TYPE     185

13.3.5      5G IOT MARKET, BY END USER 186

13.3.6      5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION      186

14            APPENDIX           188

14.1         DISCUSSION GUIDE        188

14.2         KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL                191

14.3         CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS        193

14.4         RELATED REPORTS         193

14.5         AUTHOR DETAILS           194

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1                USD EXCHANGE RATES, 2020–2024            28

TABLE 2                ROLE OF COMPANIES IN ECOSYSTEM    48

TABLE 3                NORTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS             49

TABLE 4                EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS                 50

TABLE 5                ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS                 50

TABLE 6                MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS             51

TABLE 7               LATIN AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS                 52

TABLE 8                LIST OF PATENTS IN 6G MARKET, 2024–2025                 55

TABLE 9                IMPACT OF PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ON 6G MARKET               58

TABLE 10              INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES              60

TABLE 11              KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES    61

TABLE 12              6G MARKET: LIST OF KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025–2026           64

TABLE 13              6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION) 75

TABLE 14              FURTHER-ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            75

TABLE 15              EXTREMELY RELIABLE LOW-LATENCY COMMUNICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            76

TABLE 16              LONG-DISTANCE AND HIGH-MOBILITY COMMUNICATIONS: 6G MARKET,

BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)   77

TABLE 17              ULTRA-MASSIVE MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,  2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            77

TABLE 18              EXTREMELY LOW POWER COMMUNICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            78

TABLE 19              6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)    80

TABLE 20              CELLULAR: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION) 81

TABLE 21              BROADBAND: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       82

TABLE 22              FIXED: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            82

TABLE 23              6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            84

TABLE 24              CONSUMERS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       85

TABLE 25              ENTERPRISES: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       85

TABLE 26              6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            86

TABLE 27              MANUFACTURING: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            87

TABLE 28              HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            88

TABLE 29              MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)          89

TABLE 30              AUTOMOTIVE: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       90

TABLE 31              AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)          91

TABLE 32              OTHER ENTERPRISES: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            92

TABLE 33              6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            95

TABLE 34              HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            95

TABLE 35              TACTILE/HAPTIC INTERNET: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)          96

TABLE 36              FULL AUTOMATED DRIVING: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)          97

TABLE 37              INDUSTRY 5.0: 6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       98

TABLE 38              INTERNET OF BIO-NANO THINGS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            98

TABLE 39              OTHER ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS: 6G MARKET, BY REGION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            99

TABLE 40              6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            101

TABLE 41              NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)     102

TABLE 42              NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            103

TABLE 43              NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            103

TABLE 44              NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            103

TABLE 45              NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            104

TABLE 46              NORTH AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            104

TABLE 47              EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            106

TABLE 48              EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            106

TABLE 49              EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION) 106

TABLE 50              EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       107

TABLE 51              EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)              107

TABLE 52              EUROPE: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION) 107

TABLE 53             ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            111

TABLE 54              ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            111

TABLE 55              ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       111

TABLE 56              ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            112

TABLE 57              ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            112

TABLE 58              ASIA PACIFIC: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)       112

TABLE 59              MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            115

TABLE 60              MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE,  2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            115

TABLE 61              MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)                116

TABLE 62              MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            116

TABLE 63              MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            116

TABLE 64              MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)     117

TABLE 65              LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY USAGE SCENARIO, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)     119

TABLE 66              LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            119

TABLE 67              LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY END USER, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            119

TABLE 68              LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            120

TABLE 69              LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE APPLICATION,

2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            120

TABLE 70              LATIN AMERICA: 6G MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)            120

TABLE 71              TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON OF 4G, 5G, AND 6G                 122

TABLE 72              6G MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS,

JANUARY 2022–AUGUST 2025       124

TABLE 73              6G MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2022–AUGUST 2025        124

TABLE 74              6G MARKET: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, JANUARY 2022–AUGUST 2025           126

TABLE 75              AT&T: COMPANY OVERVIEW     128

TABLE 76              AT&T: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED             129

TABLE 77              AT&T: DEALS     130

TABLE 78              AT&T: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS                130

TABLE 79              NTT DOCOMO: COMPANY OVERVIEW  131

TABLE 80              NTT DOCOMO: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    132

TABLE 81              NTT DOCOMO: PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS             132

TABLE 82              NTT DOCOMO: DEALS  133

TABLE 83              RELIANCE JIO: COMPANY OVERVIEW     135

TABLE 84              RELIANCE JIO: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    136

TABLE 85              RELIANCE JIO: PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS             137

TABLE 86              RELIANCE JIO: DEALS    137

TABLE 87              BHARTI AIRTEL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 139

TABLE 88              BHARTI AIRTEL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    140

TABLE 89              BHARTI AIRTEL: DEALS 140

TABLE 90              VODAFONE: COMPANY OVERVIEW         142

TABLE 91              VODAFONE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    143

TABLE 92              VODAFONE: DEALS        143

TABLE 93              SK TELECOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW      144

TABLE 94              SK TELECOM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    145

TABLE 95              SK TELECOM: DEALS     145

TABLE 96              VERIZON: COMPANY OVERVIEW              147

TABLE 97              VERIZON: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED             148

TABLE 98              VERIZON: PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS             148

TABLE 99              DEUTSCHE TELEKOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 150

TABLE 100            DEUTSCHE TELEKOM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    151

TABLE 101            TELEFONICA S.A.: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 153

TABLE 102            TELEFONICA S.A.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    154

TABLE 103            TELEFONICA S.A.: DEALS              154

TABLE 104            CHINA MOBILE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 156

TABLE 105            CHINA MOBILE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    157

TABLE 106            CHINA MOBILE: DEALS 157

TABLE 107            CHINA UNICOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 159

TABLE 108            CHINA UNICOM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    160

TABLE 109            ORANGE S.A.: COMPANY OVERVIEW       161

TABLE 110            ORANGE S.A.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    162

TABLE 111            RAKUTEN GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 164

TABLE 112            RAKUTEN GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    165

TABLE 113            RAKUTEN GROUP: DEALS            165

TABLE 114            RAKUTEN GROUP: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS                 165

TABLE 115            KT CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 167

TABLE 116            KT CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    168

TABLE 117            KT CORPORATION: DEALS          169

TABLE 118            SINGTEL: COMPANY OVERVIEW               170

TABLE 119            SINGTEL: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED             171

TABLE 120            SINGTEL: DEALS               171

TABLE 121            KDDI CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 172

TABLE 122            KDDI CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED    173

TABLE 123            KDDI CORPORATION: DEALS     173

TABLE 124            E&: COMPANY OVERVIEW            174

TABLE 125            E&: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED             175

TABLE 126            E&: DEALS           175

TABLE 127            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY OFFERING, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 128            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY OFFERING, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 129            OFFERING: WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY HARDWARE, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 130            OFFERING: WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY HARDWARE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 131            OFFERING: WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY SERVICE, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION)       179

TABLE 132            OFFERING: WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY SERVICE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)       179

TABLE 133            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY LOCATION TYPE, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION) 179

TABLE 134            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY LOCATION TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 179

TABLE 135            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION) 180

TABLE 136            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 180

TABLE 137            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY VERTICAL, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION)            181

TABLE 138            WI-FI 6 MARKET SIZE, BY VERTICAL, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 181

TABLE 139            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2022 (USD MILLION)            182

TABLE 140            WI-FI 6 MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)            182

TABLE 141            5G IOT MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 183

TABLE 142            HARDWARE: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)       183

TABLE 143            PLATFORM: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)       184

TABLE 144            CONNECTIVITY: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 145            5G IOT MARKET, BY SERVICE, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 146            5G IOT MARKET, BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 147            5G IOT MARKET, BY NETWORK TYPE, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION) 185

TABLE 148            5G STANDALONE: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)            185

TABLE 149            5G NON-STANDALONE: 5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)          185

TABLE 150            5G IOT MARKET, BY END USER, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)            186

TABLE 151            5G IOT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2028 (USD MILLION)            187

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1              6G MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN               30

FIGURE 2              6G MARKET: TOP-DOWN AND BOTTOM-UP APPROACHES    32

FIGURE 3              MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS             33

FIGURE 4              MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION USING BOTTOM-UP APPROACH         34

FIGURE 5              DATA TRIANGULATION                34

FIGURE 6              6G MARKET, 2030–2036 (USD MILLION)  36

FIGURE 7              6G MARKET, BY REGION, 2030    37

FIGURE 8              INCREASING DEMAND FOR LOW LATENCY IN RELIABLE NETWORKS TO  DRIVE MARKET        38

FIGURE 9              FURTHER-ENHANCED MOBILE BROADBAND SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030                 38

FIGURE 10            HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030     39

FIGURE 11            ENTERPRISES SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGER MARKET SHARE THAN CONSUMERS SEGMENT DURING FORECAST PERIOD         39

FIGURE 12            MANUFACTURING SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030   40

FIGURE 13            CELLULAR SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2030             40

FIGURE 14            HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERPRISES SEGMENTS TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARES IN 2030 41

FIGURE 15            6G MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES     42

FIGURE 16            BRIEF HISTORY OF 6G MARKET 45

FIGURE 17            6G MARKET: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS  46

FIGURE 18            6G MARKET: ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS       49

FIGURE 19            KEY PATENTS APPLIED AND GRANTED, 2016–2025        54

FIGURE 20            6G MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS                 58

FIGURE 21            INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES              60

FIGURE 22            KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP THREE ENTERPRISES    61

FIGURE 23            TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS   64

FIGURE 24            USE CASES OF GENERATIVE AI IN 6G MARKET                 69

FIGURE 25            ULTRA-MASSIVE MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATIONS SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD       74

FIGURE 26            FIXED SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD       80

FIGURE 27            CONSUMERS SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHER CAGR THAN ENTERPRISES SEGMENT DURING FORECAST PERIOD                84

FIGURE 28            INTERNET OF BIO-NANO THINGS SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD 94

FIGURE 29            NORTH AMERICA: MARKET SNAPSHOT 102

FIGURE 30            ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET SNAPSHOT          110

FIGURE 31            COMPANY VALUATION OF KEY 6G SERVICE PROVIDERS        126

FIGURE 32            FINANCIAL METRICS OF KEY 6G SERVICE PROVIDERS        127

FIGURE 33            AT&T: COMPANY SNAPSHOT     129

FIGURE 34            NTT DOCOMO: COMPANY SNAPSHOT  131

FIGURE 35            RELIANCE JIO: COMPANY SNAPSHOT    136

FIGURE 36            BHARTI AIRTEL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 140

FIGURE 37            VODAFONE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT         142

FIGURE 38            SK TELECOM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT      144

FIGURE 39            VERIZON: COMPANY SNAPSHOT              147

FIGURE 40            DEUTSCHE TELEKOM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 151

FIGURE 41            TELEFONICA S.A.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 153

FIGURE 42            CHINA MOBILE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 157

FIGURE 43            CHINA UNICOM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 159

FIGURE 44            ORANGE S.A.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT      162

FIGURE 45            RAKUTEN GROUP: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 164

FIGURE 46            KT CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 168

FIGURE 47            SINGTEL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT               170

FIGURE 48            KDDI CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 172

FIGURE 49            E&: COMPANY SNAPSHOT           174