Wireless Network Test Equipment, Global, 2025–2029
Demand for High-Speed, Low-Latency, and Secure Network is Driving Transformational Growth by Enabling 5G/6G Validation, IoT, and AI-Driven Network Optimization
06-Oct-2025
Global
Market Research
KB2E-01-00-00-00
TM_2025_33924
Wireless network test equipment evaluates wireless signals based on various criteria, including network availability, connectivity, and utilization. The report covers test equipment used in benchmarking, monitoring, field trials, acceptance, optimization, and troubleshooting. Segment revenue is forecast for the groups mentioned above and not for individual product segments.
The scope of the study is limited to cellular wireless networks and excludes wireless networks such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The wireless network test equipment market encompasses devices and solutions designed to test and validate the integrity of cellular wireless networks. Wireless networks considered include cellular generations, such as 4G LTE and 5G. Market estimates encompass revenue generated through the sale of wireless network testing solutions, including both hardware and software. Monitoring-as-a-service (MaaS) offerings for next-generation cellular, Wi-Fi, and networks are also included. Other services, such as after-sales support and maintenance, are outside the scope of this research.
By test type, the global wireless network test equipment market segments into:
• Drive test/walk test
• Crowdsourcing
• Active monitoring
• Passive monitoring
• OSS (CM/PM/FM)
• OSS with geo-location equipment
• SON test equipment
• Site test equipment
The geographic coverage of the study encompasses the global region and is segmented into the regions listed below. Segment revenue is forecast for the different geographical areas.
• North America: Canada and the United States
• Europe: Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Scandinavia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Rest of Europe (RoE)
• Asia-Pacific (APAC): India, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), and the Rest of Asia-Pacific (including Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh)
• Rest of the World (ROW): Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
Factors driving market growth include high-speed wireless connectivity, fixed wireless access, drive testing, and the emergence of technologies such as mobile crowdsourcing and passive monitoring. End customers demand high-performance test equipment to monitor network performance and to find faults. High-speed wireless connectivity will drive the need for wireless network testing equipment, enabling fast data transmission between devices.
As the number of networked devices increases, so will the demand for efficient data transfer among these devices. Wireless network testing is crucial for evaluating the performance of high-speed connections, signal strength, and data transfer rates. Greater adoption of smart devices, demand for high-speed connectivity at home, technological advancements, and increased compatibility of network technologies will drive market growth. The adoption of IIoT, smart city growth, and 5G deployments is expected to spur strong demand in the Asia-Pacific. There will be requirements for 5G NR testing as the network transitions from reactive testing toward predictive and proactive testing probes.
Author: Janani Balasundar
Revenue Forecast
The base year revenue estimate is $4,910.1 million with a CAGR of 7.4% for the study period from 2024 to 2029.

The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Wireless Network Test Equipment Industry
Transformative Megatrends
- Why: Digital transformation includes the integration of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and 6G technology. AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7% in the next 5 years. Many governments, particularly those in the APAC region, invest heavily in AI research to drive growth.
- Frost Perspective: Evolving wireless standards, dense devices, and highly complex systems add difficulty to network deployment and testing.
Internal Challenges
- Why: New technologies such as 5G NR boost demand for efficient drive testing to address user centricity, spectrum and bandwidth diversity, and device-based testing.
- Frost Perspective: Drive testing probes need to change from a reactive to a more proactive approach to reduce processing time in detecting problems more efficiently.
Disruptive Technologies
- Why: Disruptive technologies, including 5G Advanced, require expertise from solution providers, including accurate digital representation, AI-enabled test devices to test new technology, beamforming solutions, open RAN, and cybersecurity solutions to support end customers’ research goals.
- Frost Perspective: Test solutions must support both LTE and 5G networks.
Competitive Environment
| Number of Competitors | Greater than 100 |
| Competitive Factors | Cost, performance, schedule, support, technology, reliability, contractor relationships, customer relationships |
| Key End-user Industry Verticals | Communications |
| Leading Competitors* | NetScout Systems Inc, Viavi Solutions Inc, Infovista SAS, Anritsu Corporation, Keysight Technologies |
| Revenue Share of Top 4 Competitors (2024) | 33.7% |
| Other Notable Competitors* | EXFO Inc, Spirent Communications Plc, TECOC, Rohde & Schwarz GMBH & Co, Accuver, Accedian Networks Inc |
| Distribution Structure | Direct sales, manufacturer representatives, distributors/VARs** |
| Notable Acquisitions and Mergers | Viavi Solutions acquired Spirent’s high-speed Ethernet and network security business lines from Keysight Technologies in March 2025 |
Key Competitors
| Drive Test Equipment | Passive Monitoring | Active Monitoring | SON Testing Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keysight Technologies Inc | NetScout Systems Inc. | Spirent Communications Plc | NetScout Systems Inc. |
| Infovista SAS | Anritsu Corp | Infovista SAS | Viavi Solutions Inc. |
| Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG | Viavi Solutions Inc. | Sandvine Corp. | TEOCO |
| Accuver | EXFO Inc. | Mobilium (SIGOS) | EXFO Inc. |
| PCTEL Inc. | Infovista SAS | Viavi Solutions Inc. | Infovista SAS |
| Solutelia (an Ookla company) | Accedian Networks Inc. | KeySight Technologies Inc. | Anritsu Corp. |
| DingLi Corp. Ltd. | Nexus Telecom Switzerland AG | Accedian Networks Inc. | Keysight Technologies Inc. |
| Focus Infocom GmbH | P.I. Works | DingLi Corp. Ltd. | Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG |
| Viavi Solutions Inc. | Elisa Polystar | MYCOM OSI | Nokia |
| Rantcell | 2CTI | Riverbed Technology Inc. | Amdocs |
| CellPlan Technologies | Radcom Ltd. | Telechm Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. |
| Actix (Amdocs) | Network Critical | NetScout Systems Inc. | Spirent Communications Plc |
| RAINlytics | TEOCO | Affirmed Networks | Guavus (A Thales Company) |
| Spirent Communications Plc | Endace Technology Ltd. | Ericsson AB | Airhop Communications |
| SevOne | Nokia | Accanto Ltd. | |
| Gigamon Inc. | Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. | Artiza Networks Inc. | |
| Riverbed Technology Inc. | Accedian Networks Inc. | ||
| Ericsson AB | |||
| Cellwize Wireless Technologies Ltd. | |||
| Radcom Ltd. | |||
| Elisa Polystar | |||
| OSS (CM/FM/PM) | OSS with Geo-location Equipment | Site Test Equipment | Crowdsourcing Equipment |
| Infovista SAS | Ericsson AB | Anritsu Corp. | Rantcell |
| Amdocs | Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. | Bird Technologies Group Inc. | Netradar |
| NetScout Systems Inc. | Nokia | Keysight Technologies Inc. | RootMetrics |
| EXFO Inc. | Viavi Solutions Inc. | Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG | CelPlan Technologies |
| TEOCO | Amdocs | Viavi Solutions Inc. | Opensignal Ltd. |
| Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. | Infovista SAS | Kaelus | Tutela Technologies Ltd. |
| NetCracker Technology Corp. | Keysight Technologies Inc. | Communication Components Inc. | Teragence Ltd. |
| Nokia | Gladiator Innovations LLC | Rosenberger | Metricell Ltd. |
| Cisco Systems Inc. | NetScout Systems Inc. | Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG | Vision 360 Degrees (V3D) |
| Ericsson AB | RantCell | Wireless Telecom Group Inc. (Boonton Electronics) | |
| Comarch SA | EXFO Inc. | EXFO Inc. | |
| Elisa Polystar | TEOCO |
Growth Drivers
- High-speed wireless network connectivity will drive market growth.
- Fixed wireless access (FWA) is expected to grow significantly.
- Drive testing will drive market growth.
- Mobile crowdsourcing technology will drive market demand.
- Passive monitoring will drive market demand.
Growth Restraints
- Challenges with 5G networks require specialized test solutions from manufacturers.
- Network performance monitoring presents several challenges, including monitoring performance, establishing a performance baseline, and identifying faults.
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Wireless Network Test Equipment Industry
5G Current Affairs—2024
5G Penetration Analysis
Competitive Environment
Key Competitors
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Driver Analysis
Growth Restraints
Growth Restraint Analysis
Forecast Considerations
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Product
Revenue Forecast by Application
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Product
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region
Pricing Trends and Forecast Analysis
Revenue Share
Revenue Share Analysis
Company Profile—NetScout Systems Inc.
Company Profile—Viavi Solutions Inc.
Company Profile—Anritsu Corporation
Company Profile—Keysight Technologies
Company Profile—Infovista
Product Mapping—Key Competitors
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Forecast Analysis
Forecast Analysis by Region
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Forecast Analysis
Forecast Analysis by Region
Growth Metrics
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Region
Forecast Analysis
Forecast Analysis by Region
Growth Opportunity 1: Advanced Test Solutions for 5G NR
Growth Opportunity 2: FWA is Key to 5G Commercialization
Growth Opportunity 3: Active Monitoring to Handle Complex Networks
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
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The scope of the study is limited to cellular wireless networks and excludes wireless networks such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The wireless network test equipment market encompasses devices and solutions designed to test and validate the integrity of cellular wireless networks. Wireless networks considered include cellular generations, such as 4G LTE and 5G. Market estimates encompass revenue generated through the sale of wireless network testing solutions, including both hardware and software. Monitoring-as-a-service (MaaS) offerings for next-generation cellular, Wi-Fi, and networks are also included. Other services, such as after-sales support and maintenance, are outside the scope of this research.
By test type, the global wireless network test equipment market segments into: • Drive test/walk test • Crowdsourcing • Active monitoring • Passive monitoring • OSS (CM/PM/FM) • OSS with geo-location equipment • SON test equipment • Site test equipment
The geographic coverage of the study encompasses the global region and is segmented into the regions listed below. Segment revenue is forecast for the different geographical areas. • North America: Canada and the United States • Europe: Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Scandinavia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Rest of Europe (RoE) • Asia-Pacific (APAC): India, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), and the Rest of Asia-Pacific (including Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh) • Rest of the World (ROW): Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
Factors driving market growth include high-speed wireless connectivity, fixed wireless access, drive testing, and the emergence of technologies such as mobile crowdsourcing and passive monitoring. End customers demand high-performance test equipment to monitor network performance and to find faults. High-speed wireless connectivity will drive the need for wireless network testing equipment, enabling fast data transmission between devices.
As the number of networked devices increases, so will the demand for efficient data transfer among these devices. Wireless network testing is crucial for evaluating the performance of high-speed connections, signal strength, and data transfer rates. Greater adoption of smart devices, demand for high-speed connectivity at home, technological advancements, and increased compatibility of network technologies will drive market growth. The adoption of IIoT, smart city growth, and 5G deployments is expected to spur strong demand in the Asia-Pacific. There will be requirements for 5G NR testing as the network transitions from reactive testing toward predictive and proactive testing probes.
Author: Janani Balasundar
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Industries | Test and Measurement Instrumentation |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | wireless test equipment |
| Keyword 2 | RF measurement tools |
| Keyword 3 | 5G testing 2029 |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | K6D4-01-00-00-00 |
| WIP Number | KB2E-01-00-00-00 |