Communication Test Measurement Market

Communication Test & Measurement Market Size

The global communication test & measurement market was valued at USD 9.3 billion in 2024 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 8.4% between 2025 and 2034. A steady increase in the demand for telecommunication infrastructure has been observed globally, especially since the pandemic as people adopted more broadband and other networks for various purposes. As per the OECD broadband statistics, the total share of gigabit fixed broadband subscriptions observed a rise of approximately 166% from 2020 to 2022.

The rising dependence of advanced communication systems for both personal and professional has led to the demand for robust telecommunication infrastructure. This growth is leading to a demand for testing, monitoring and maintenance systems to ensure that these networks such as broadband, 5G, and Wi-fi are built and operate well and meet the set performance standards.

The growth of IoT devices in industrial and consumer spaces is accompanied by a growing need for effective communication between these devices. This development is generating a need for more dedicated testing solutions that ascertain network capability and perform signal strength testing. Measuring these criteria during the different interference scenarios adds multi-faceted complexity IoT networks that can span across millions of devices in various urban settings, or even rural environments. This complexity demands multi-layered device to multi-layered network level testing to ensure devices are dependable under all conditions.

Communication Test & Measurement Market Trends

• Cloud-based testing is increasingly being adopted by telecom service providers and operators due to their high dependence on decentralized and virtualized network architecture. These systems support remote testing and monitoring and troubleshooting of network components without the need for physical presence. This makes it easier for companies to test infrastructure
  
• The rising dependence on smart and IoT devices is leading to changes in various industries such as consumer electronics, manufacturing, and industrial automation. This has also created a demand for reliable testing solutions as it helps in ensuring the smooth functioning of networks such as wi-fi, LPWAN, Bluetooth, and 5G systems
  
• The adoption of consumer IoT connections has observed significant growth in the past few years. Total consumer IoT connections in 2021 were 5.20 billion in 2021 according to Statista. This number grew to 6.78 billion in 2022 and 8.36 billion in 2023. This steady growth is also creating a demand for test and measurement services
  
• Automation is gaining traction in the communication test and measurement market due to its growing complexity. Automation testing solutions help in speeding up the deployment, helps provide real time diagnostics, and supports continuous monitoring, which is necessary for 5G and IoT networks. Also, AI and ML are being integrated into testing systems that helps provide predictive insights into network performance and detecting issues
  

Communication Test & Measurement Market Analysis

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Based on technology, the market is segmented into 5G, 4G/LTE, Wi-fi, and others. In 2024, the 5G segment held a market share of over 40% and is expected to cross USD 3.5 billion by 2034. 

• Rising number of 5G subscriptions globally is one of the major reasons driving demand for communication test and measurement services. According to Ericsson Mobility Visualizer, in 2024, there were a total of 2.27 billion 5G mobile subscribers globally, which was a rise of 1.6 billion than in 2023
  
• With the growing adoption of IoT and connect and smart devices the demand for 5G services is expected to grow further as it offers lower latency, faster data speed and better connectivity. This growing 5G adoption has led to the demand for communication test and measurement solutions as it is being used not just for communication purposes but also in smart devices and autonomous vehicles, creating demand for rigorous testing solutions
  
• 5G network includes network slicing and multiple frequency bands which also necessitates the requirement for robust testing measures and systems for its efficient functioning

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Based on product, the communication test & measurement market is segmented into wireless test equipment and wireline test equipment. The wireless test equipment segment dominated in 2024 with a market share of around 73%, due to their growing usage and demand.

• With the growing expansion of wireless technologies such as IoT, Wi-fi, 5G, and other such technologies, the demand for wireless test equipment is observing a growing trend. Wireless test equipment helps evaluate the signal quality, performance, and overall reliability of wireless networks, ensuring they meet the required standards
  
• To support the growth of wireless testing, the National Science Foundation, in April 2024, announced investing USD 7 million to support wireless testing capabilities and research. Through this investment, they aim to make wireless communication faster, more responsive and smarter
  
• The growing trend of autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and broadband services is also driving demand for these services. As the dependence of different industries grow on wireless systems, the demand for wireless test equipment is expected to grow further.
  

Based on service, the communication test & measurement market is segmented into installation & maintenance services, professional services, managed services, and system integration services. The installation & maintenance services segment led the market in 2024, majorly because it is cheaper and due to its high thermal conductivity feature.

• Installation and maintenance services are important to set-up, ensure smooth functioning, and optimize communication networks in various industries. The current communication technologies such as 5G, fiber-optic networks and IoT are complex and require robust installation and maintenance services for smooth operations and scalability
  
• Maintenance services are also necessary for keeping communication systems functional in the long run. Regular monitoring, performance checks, and software updates are necessary to maintain smooth operation, address issues like downtime and signal loss, and identify potential issues in time. As the dependency and usage of networks increases, the demand for maintenance services is expected to increase to improve performance and security of the network systems
  

Based on end use, the communication test & measurement market is divided into network equipment manufacturers, mobile device manufacturers, telecommunication service providers, internet service providers, and others. Telecommunication service providers held a major market share in this segment in 2024.

• Telecommunication service providers have a significant stake in this market as they are responsible for the deployment, management, and enhancement of communication networks. Mobile network operators, fiber-optic companies, internet service providers, and other telecommunication service providers rely on these test and measurement systems for the network's reliability, performance, and security.
  
• There is an increasing demand for service and user experience with waiting time expectations which can only be provided with persistent network monitoring. These checks assist in issue discovery, performance enhancement, and downtime reduction. As other service providers, telecommunication service providers incur the costs of data collection through monitoring devices to analyze the network performance and resolve problems to provide continuous access to services for their clients.

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North America dominated the global communication test & measurement market with a major share of over 32% in 2024 and U.S. leads the market in the region and is projected to reach 6 billion by 2034.

• North America holds a major share in this market due to wide adoption of 5G and IoT services in both U.S. and Canada. As in 2023, 31.1% of the total U.S. residents had access to 5G network according to Statista and according to 5GAmericas Organization, one in every five Canadian residents, using 5G smartphone was willing to pay premium for the 5G plans provided by service providers during the same period.
  
• Major telecom service providers such as AT&T and Verizon in the U.S. are increasingly investing in the deployment and scaling of 5G network. This is further increasing the demand for strong testing and measurement solutions to ensure reliability and superior performance of these next-generation technologies, including the broadband services.
  
• Verizon and T-Mobile experienced significant growth in their 5G fixed wireless access offerings in 2024 in U.S. At the end of Q3 of 2024, total connections of Verizon 5G fixed wireless access network had reached 4.2 million, helping the company capture around 7% of the total broadband services in the country.
  

The growth forecast for the communication test & measurement market in Germany from 2025 to 2034 is highly encouraging.

• Germany is one of the major companies increasingly investing in the IoT technology. This growing investment can be seen in various industries such as consumer, healthcare, industrial, finance, and automotive IoT. Total IoT investment by the country, according to Statista, stood at USD 26 million.
  
• Since IoT devices are connected through and to different networks, it becomes necessary for the service provider and end users to ensure that these devices work seamlessly across various platforms and networks, thus creating a demand for communication test and measurement systems.
  
• The country is heavily invested in Industry 4.0 solutions that use IoT and automated technologies for smart manufacturing. This too creates a demand for testing solutions to check the reliability of sensors and connected devices.
  

China is expected to show remarkable and promising development in the communication test & measurement market from 2025-2034.

• With a strong focus on increasing their manufacturing and production capacities, China is heavily investing in technologies such as AI, IoT, and ML. This rising dependence on such technologies also creates the need for their safety testing to check how precisely these services operate.
  
• This growing dependence on AI is not only visible in private firms but also in the Chinese government organization. This is further intensifying the demand for robust testing system as the government organizations hold confidential information and any breach to this can lead to national security issues. This is another factor leading to the rising adoption of communication test and measurement services in the country.
  
• Moreover, the country is on its way to launch and commercialise the 6G network, which will bring extremely high-speed network and data results. This will essentially be used in autonomous vehicles and other AI supported systems. This is expected to further drive the demand for communication test and measurements systems to provide smooth operations of this network.
  

The communication test & measurement market in Mexico is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.

• Mexico is observing a surge in the number of internet users. By the end of 2022, Mexican Internet Association reported an increase of 9.3% in the total number of Internet users in the country. This growth indicated that the total internet users in the country was to USD 96.8 million.
  
• Furthermore, it was reported that approximately 81.6% of the urban population had access to the internet, whereas this number stood at just 56% in the rural regions of the country. This has resulted in a rise in the investments made to provide internet access to the remaining population.
  
• This is creating demand for efficient network test and management systems to provide uninterrupted and stable connectivity to people residing in rural parts of the country. Also, many technological companies are investing in the country to improve the AI adoption levels, which is further expected to increase the demand for a robust testing system.
  
• In September 2024, Microsoft announced of investing approximately USD 1.3 billion on next three years in Mexico to enhance AI infrastructure and skills amongst the residents of the country.
  

Communication Test & Measurement Market Share

Top 7 companies leading the communication test & measurement industry in 2024 were Keysight Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz, VIAVI Solutions, Anritsu Corporation, Tektronix, EXFO, and Spirent Communications. Together, they held around 37% market share.

• Keysight Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz are major players in the market due to their strong global presence and product portfolio. Keysight Technologies offers a wide range of test and measurement products and services such as emulators, analyzers, oscilloscopes, and cloud and network testing solutions, making it one of the significant market players
  
• In February 2025, Keysight Technologies and Alea S.r.l, validated their first mission critical 3GPP Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access test case for the mission critical push to talk, at the Global Certification Forum Conformance Agreement Group meeting. This will help provide efficient and reliable communication solutions for mission-critical situations such as public safety and security
  
• Viavi Solutions and Anritsu Corporation holds a significant share of this market. Viavi Solutions specialize in providing network operators, device manufacturers, government, and other enterprises with testing and security solutions. The company also provides specialized services such as spatial and 3D sensing, making it attractive to a wide range of users
  
• Tektronix Inc. is providing the test and measurement equipment since more than past seven decades and offers variety of products such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, analyzers and other allied components and parts necessary for smooth testing experience
  

Communication Test & Measurement Market Companies

Major players operating in the communication test & measurement industry include:

• Keysight Technologies
• Rohde & Schwarz
• VIAVI Solutions
• Anritsu Corporation
• Tektronix
• EXFO
• Spirent Communications
• Yokogawa
• Ametek Inc
• Bird Technologies (NWS)
  
• Innovation is a key factor driving growth and competition in this market. Companies are investing in developing advanced testing solutions to meet the changing needs of communication services, especially for evolving networks such as 5G and 6G in coming years
  
• Many companies are also collaborating and partnering with other network companies to provide integrated testing solutions that support deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and support entire network lifecycle
  

Communication Test & Measurement Industry News

• In February 2025, Yokogawa Test and Measurement Corporation launched AQ6361 optical spectrum analyzer, suitable for data center testing. The analyzer is designed for production testing of telecom and datacom components such as optical transceivers, laser diodes, and optical amplifiers
  
• In February 2025, Wellell, a global medical devices company bought IoT wireless transmission testing solutions of Anritsu. The company will be using Anritsu’s MT8862A wireless connectivity tester and MT8821C radio communication analyzer to perform IoT connectivity tests on their therapy devices. This will help them in checking the quality and stability of their smart devices.
  
• In January 2025, Anritsu and Autocrypt entered in a partnership to enhance vehicle security testing. Through this collaboration, the companies will integrate AUTOCRYPT’s Cybersecurity Testing Platform (CSTP) with Anritsu’s Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A, which will help in simplifying and enhancing cybersecurity testing for vehicle systems
  
• In November 2024, IIT Kanpur’s Research and Technology Park Foundation entered a partnership with two Special Purpose Vehicles to establish a testing infrastructure. The partnership will be focused on offering high quality and reliable testing facilities for India’s domestic defense industry.
  

The communication test & measurement market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue ($Bn) and shipments (units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product

• Wireless test equipment
• Wireline test equipment

Market, By Service

• Installation & maintenance services
• Professional services
• Managed services
• System integration services

Market, By End-use

• Network equipment manufacturers
• Mobile device manufacturers
• Telecommunication service providers
• Internet service providers
• Others

Market, By Application

• Research & development
• Manufacturing
• Field testing
• Network performance monitoring
• Others

Market, By Technology

• 5G
• 4G/LTE
• Wi-fi
• Bluetooth & low power networks
• Fiber optic networks
• Satellite & radio frequency (RF)

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Nordics
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia