Small Cell Antenna Market Outlook – 2027

The global small cell antenna market is experiencing significant growth and is expected to grow considerably in the next few years. Small cells antenna is low-powered radio communications equipment (base stations) that provides mobile and internet services within localized areas. 

Small cell antenna typically has a range from ten meters to several hundred meters. Small cells include picocells, femtocells, metrocells, and microcells that are used in residential, enterprise, urban, and rural environments. Small cell antenna deployments that are interconnected are also known as distributed antenna systems (DAS) or in-building systems (IBS) where they provide service within an existing structure. 

The global small cell antenna market is segmented on the basis of type, industry vertical and region. Based on type, the market is divided into outdoor, indoor. In terms of industry vertical, the market is segregated into building & construction, it & telecom, healthcare, aerospace & defense, industrial, and others. Geographically, the market is analyzed across several regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa (LAMEA).

Key players operating in the global small cell antenna industry include AT and T Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, Crown Castle International Corporation, ExteNet Systems, America Tower Corporation, Mobilitie LLC, Zayo Group, and Verizon Wireless. These companies have adopted several strategies such as product launches, partnerships, collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures to strengthen their foothold in the global small cell antenna market.

Market Scope and Structure Analysis

COVID-19 Scenario Analysis

• To subdue the spread of COVID–19, respective governments have shutdown day-to-day business operations by implementing a full-scale lockdown. Labor shortages and delays in project completion are a few factors plaguing the global industry resulting in a decline in production.
• The global small cell antenna market forecast has been significantly impacted by the outbreak. New projects throughout the world have stalled, which have significant demand for digital holography.
• The global factories have struggled to manufacture and assemble new devices as workers have stayed in their homes and even the already available devices in various warehouses cannot be transported due to current rules and regulations, which disrupted the global supply chains.
• The impact of COVID-19 on small cell antenna market is temporary as just the production and supply chain is stalled. Once the situation improves, production, supply chains, and demand for these products are gradually going to increase.
• This is expected to provide opportunities for companies to think about ways of increasing production, research about technologies, and improve current products.

Top Impacting Factors

With the out roll of 5G network, increased demand for the setup of robust network infrastructure will prevail, which will lay a base to numerous innovations, thereby driving the small cell antenna market. As a result, the small cell antenna is expected to grow at a striking rate in the future. These factors are expected to lift the market growth soon. With the rate of growth of urbanization and enhanced cellular experience of the consumers, the manufacturers of the small cell antenna market are concentrating their efforts into stimulating their data transfer rate and coverage. 

Furthermore, small cell antennas is used to reduce the power drawn, thereby it extends the life of the battery. Demand for small cell antenna dominates with the advent of 5G network in delivering excellent coverage, especially in the urban areas with denser region.

Data Backhaul will Lift the Market

Small cells antenna need to connect via data links back to the main mobile network to connect voice and data traffic. Attributed to the increased demand for mobile data among consumers, small cells require 100-200 Mbps of capacity per cell, which it is capable to provide efficiently. If the traffic is accumulated by macrocells, these are expected to demand the backhaul capacity of hundreds of Mbps, even 1 Gbps per site. 

Backhaul connectivity can be offered by point to point microwave linkage where internet-grade broadband connection or line of sight is available, in particular optic fiber connections. Installation of fiber links is expensive and disruptive. Therefore, small cell deployments can easily be installed in areas, which already have the data backhaul infrastructure. Therefore, installation capability and data handling capacity drive the small cell antenna market growth.

Surge in Usage in Automotive and Industrial Applications 

Small cell antenna deployment is an important option for mobile networks as they evolve to address the rising demand for mobile connectivity, improved coverage, and capacity. Small cell antenna solutions allow operators to easily, quickly, and cost-effectively deliver additional network capacity to enhance mobile experiences so they can retain existing customers.

Key Segments Covered

Key Benefits of the Report

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the global small cell antenna industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
• The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with a detailed analysis of the global small cell antenna market share.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2020 to 2027 to highlight the global small cell antenna market trends and growth scenario.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market. 
• The report provides a detailed small cell antenna market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in the coming years. 

Questions Answered in the Small Cell Antenna Market Research Report

• Which are the leading market players active in the small cell antenna market size?
• What are the current trends that will influence the market in the next few years?
• What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities of the market?
• What are the projections for the future that would help in taking further strategic steps?