5G Testing Equipment Market Outlook:
5G Testing Equipment Market size was over USD 2.68 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 6.46 billion by 2035, witnessing more than 9.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of 5G testing equipment is assessed at USD 2.9 billion.
The market growth is due to the rising number of 5G smartphone subscriptions across the globe, leading to a higher need for 5G testing equipment for the verification of the quality of 5G networks.
The number of 5G mobile subscriptions is rising annually led by a rise in the budget segment's penetration, and the availability of 5G networks is increasing as they evolve. For instance, the global count of 5G smartphone subscribers is likely to surpass two billion by the end of this year, having reached over 1 billion by the end of 2023.
In addition, factors that are believed to augment the market share of 5G testing equipment, including the growing usage of artificial intelligence in equipment testing, are believed to fuel market growth. Testing may be automated using AI-powered technologies, which enables CSPs to test their 5G networks more quickly and effectively and also enables self-optimization and predictive analysis.
