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Wi-Fi Chipset Market – By Band, By Type, By MIMO configuration, By Standards, By Application– Global Forecast, 2025 – 2034
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Base Year: 2024
Companies covered: 21
Tables & Figures: 660
Countries covered: 19
Pages: 210
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Wi-Fi Chipset Market Size
The global Wi-Fi chipset market size was valued at USD 24.3 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 36.8 billion by 2034. The growth of market is attributed to increased proliferation of IoT and connected devices, and increased deployment of public Wi-Fi worldwide.
The increased adoption of the internet of things and connected devices worldwide is likely to drive Wi-Fi chipset market growth during the forecasted period. According to GSMA report, the number of IoT connection is projected to grow from over 3.5 billion in 2023 to over 5.8 billion by 2030.
The tremendous growth of connected devices requires higher data transmission speed & bandwidth. Moreover, there is an increased consumer demand for online gaming and online video streaming thereby increasing the demand for high speed Wi-Fi services. Wi-Fi chipsets can facilitate seamless data transfer for online gaming, and high-definition streaming which will support the growth of market during the forecast period.
Wi-Fi chipset manufacturers should introduce latency-optimized chipsets specifically targeting gaming console manufacturers and AR/VR device manufacturers as the proliferation of AR/VR devices is expected to increase in the coming years.
Governments worldwide are deploying public Wi-Fi networks in smart cities projects to facilitate real-time data collection from IoT devices such as smart traffic lights, environmental sensors etc. and provide a magnitude of smartphone based government services, emergency services, and crowdsource data collection for urban planning.
For instance, 39 cities built under the Smart City Project in India are equipped with public Wi-Fi. Smart City initiatives involving massive free or relatively inexpensive internet at transport hubs, public parks, streets, or government offices promotes digital inclusion and opens up avenues for developing innovative public services such as improved citizen safety and security through connected surveillance cameras, enable smart street lighting, facilitate smart parking initiatives, and smart waste management initiatives. The mass deployment of public Wi-Fi in smart cities projects is enabled by Wi-Fi chipsets. Hence, increasing deployment of smart cities projects worldwide will support the growth of Wi-Fi chipsets during the forecast period.
Companies should focus on manufacturing rugged Wi-Fi chipsets (IP67/IP68-rated) for deployment in public places which will enable them to gain significant market share in countries such as India, and Central and Eastern European countries.
Wi-Fi Chipset Market Trends
Wi-Fi Chipset Market Analysis
Based on band, the Wi-Fi chipset industry is segmented into single, dual, tri band. The dual band Wi-Fi is expected to grow significantly owing to the increase in applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, online gaming, and AR/VR.
Based on application, the Wi-Fi chipset market is segmented into smartphones, tablet, desktop PC, laptop, connected home devices, and others.
Based on MIMO configuration, the Wi-Fi chipset market is segmented into SU-MIMO, and MU-MIMO.
Based on standards, the Wi-Fi chipset market is segmented into IEEE 802.11ay, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 & Wi-Fi 6E), IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n (SB and DB), EEE 802.11b/G.
The North America Wi-Fi chipset market is projected to grow significantly, reaching over USD 8.5 billion by 2034. The growth of North America market is attributed to strong demand of high-speed connectivity, smart home technologies and digital transformation of industries. The region’s established 5G infrastructure is contributing to the growth of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E chipsets. The presence of the leading Wi-Fi chipset manufacturers like Qualcomm and Broadcom also accelerates technological advancements and adoption rates.
The Wi-Fi chipset industry in Europe is expected to experience significant growth with a CAGR of 4% by 2034. The rapid digitalization of industries, a growing demand for connected devices, and strong government initiatives for smart cities are all driving the growth of the market in Europe. The data security regulations mandated by the European Union and initiatives for 5G integration are promoting enterprises to advance their Wi-Fi infrastructure. Countries like Germany, the UK, and France are at the forefront of industrial IoT adoption, which significantly drives demand for Wi-Fi chipsets in manufacturing, logistics, and enterprise applications.
The Asia Pacific Wi-Fi chipset market is anticipated to witness lucrative growth and is expected to reach over USD 15 billion by 2034. Factors supporting the growth of Wi-Fi chipset industry in the region are growing smartphone penetration, expanding internet connectivity, and strong focus on smart city initiatives.
The Wi-Fi chipset industry in Latin America is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034. In Latin America, the market is experiencing growth because of growing broadband internet, increasing smartphone adoption, and expansion of digital banking and e-commerce platforms.
The Wi-Fi chipset market in MEA is expected to reach over 1.5 billion by 2034. The growing adoption of Wi-Fi chipsets for expanding broadband connectivity in rural areas is driving the market growth in this region.
Wi-Fi Chipset Market Share
The market is highly competitive. Broadcom Inc., Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and MediaTek Inc. are the top 3 companies accounting for a significant share of 21% in the market. The players in this market compete with one another through technology advancements, price differentiation, and geographical expansion. Intensification of competition will be seen by the rising demand for high-speed connectivity, widespread IoT devices, and the growing adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 standards.
Companies are investing highly in R&D for developing AI-enabled Wi-Fi chipsets that will have greater power efficiency, lower latency, and better security features. Moreover, the increased integration of Wi-Fi with the latest technologies, including 5G, edge computing, and machine learning, further intensify the competition while making innovation the only differentiator. Partnership and merger & acquisitions are some of the common strategies adopted by major players to gain market share and remain competitive in the market. Prominent players are forming strategic alliances to co-develop cost effective solutions to meet the needs of different industries.
Qualcomm is a dominant player in Wi-Fi chipset market, particularly in smartphone section. Company's strategies involves technological advancements through research and development, partnerships and collaboration to maintain the leading position in the market. For instance, in April 2024, Qualcomm announced the launch of QCC730 product portfolio for IoT connectivity. This product provides up to 88% less power consumptions than existing products in the segment.
MediaTek has well-positioned itself in the market. The company focuses on mid-range and entry-level devices that are cost-effective yet still do not compromise on performance, by collaborating with smartphone, IoT, and consumer electronics manufacturers to gain competitive advantage. For instance, in January 2025, MediaTech announced collaboration with Google to develop a smart-home-specific MT7903 WiFi chipset. This new chipset will support the WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 6, and the Matter standard, allowing them to connect in an efficient manner within the Google Home ecosystem.
Wi-Fi Chipset Market Companies
List of prominent players operating in the Wi-Fi chipset industry include:
Wi-Fi chipset Industry News
The Wi-Fi chipset market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & (Volume Unit) from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:
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Market, By Band
Market, By MIMO Configuration
Market, By Standards
Market, By Application
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