5G, 6G 및 Open RAN 조사 서비스

ABI Research’s 5G, 6G, and Open Radio Access Network (RAN) market intelligence delivers end-to-end coverage on access networks and enabling technologies, as well as the competitive dynamics and next-generation technologies.

5G, 6G & Open RAN Coverage Areas

Our extensive research & advisory coverage, which includes data, forecasts, and vendor benchmark reports, focuses on cellular network components ranging from antennas, base stations, and access points to fronthaul and backhaul. We aim to provide robust technology consultancy with authoritative insight into the innovative technology deployments for indoor and outdoor networks operating under both licensed and unlicensed spectrums, including 5G, 5G-Advanced, 6G, Massive Multiple Input, Multiple Output (mMIMO), distributed antenna systems, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Open RAN, and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs). Our research & advisory services also address the migration to software-driven, virtualized, and open network architectures, including Virtualized RAN (vRAN).

• Mobile telco trackers with a key focus on 5G, 5G-Advanced, Open RAN, and RIC
• Competitive analysis, vendor benchmarks, and market shares for emerging areas, including Open RAN, RIC, and FWA
• Outdoor and indoor networks, including macrocells and small cells
• Advanced RAN technologies such as mMIMO, vRAN, and multi-connectivity
• FWA market analysis, forecasts, and competitive analysis
• 5G issues, including economic, substitutes, regulatory, and new business models
• In-building systems, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DASs) and Radio Frequency (RF) power semiconductors for pulsed applications
• Detailed spectrum analysis for 5G networks and sub-6G to Millimeter Wave (mmWave), including regional disparities

5G, 6G & Open RAN Research Powers Technology Innovation & Implementation

For Innovators

• Identify rapidly developing technologies such as Open RAN, vRAN, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based RICs to advance and guide product innovation.
• Provide support and guidance in relation to spectrum and infrastructure planning for 5G, 6G, and advanced antenna systems.
• Highlight differentiation opportunities across hardware, software-driven RAN, and orchestration layers.
• Inform technology roadmaps by utilizing insights into the evolution of mMIMO, virtualization, and AI-powered automation.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance trends to ensure alignment with spectrum policies and regional mandates.

For Implementers

• Assess deployment models to match business needs with Open RAN, vRAN, and traditional RAN options.
• Evaluate infrastructure readiness for implementing mMIMO technology, RIC-based solutions, and virtualized architectures.
• Define coverage and spectrum strategies for all three environments: urban, rural, and indoor.
• Benchmark vendor capabilities to support partner selection, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.

Our 5G, 6G & Open RAN Research Helps Solve Real Business Challenges For Key Stakeholders

Cloud & Edge Infrastructure Providers

• What challenges can we help you solve?
  • Identify potential opportunities to host RAN workloads at the edge
  • Align infrastructure investments with future AI-RAN and 6G requirements
  • Explore monetization models for edge-native services to optimize telco networks
• What key questions can we help you answer?
  • How will edge computing and cloud-native architectures be incorporated into future RAN deployments?
  • How do hyperscalers impact telco infrastructure strategies?
  • What monetization models will drive edge-native services?

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

• What challenges can we help you solve?
  • Map coverage and spectrum strategies for urban, rural, and indoor environments
  • Identify high-value use case categories such as private networks, FWA, and industrial IoT
  • Understand the impact of industry regulations and compliance requirements on rollouts
• What key questions can we help you answer?
  • Which regions and industries have the greatest interest in building private networks and FWA?
  • To what extent do spectrum licensing, allocation, and pricing affect RAN deployments and TCO?
  • What types of business models will enterprises utilize when deploying 5G or 6G networks?

Network Equipment Vendors

• What challenges can we help you solve?
  • Identify next-gen RAN capabilities with the highest growth potential
  • Compare the marketplace positioning of key competitors
  • Support the development of roadmap planning for mMIMO, virtualization, and AI-driven orchestration
• What key questions can we help you answer?
  • Which technologies will dominate future RAN deployments?
  • How can vendors better prepare themselves to take advantage of the Open RAN and vRAN ecosystems?
  • What are the Total Addressable Market (TAM) and further growth opportunities related to 5G and 6G?

System Integrators

• What challenges can we help you solve?
  • Support the integration of AI-RAN and vRAN in legacy networks
  • Provide analysis on interoperability challenges and best practices in RAN integration
  • Enable GTM strategies through ecosystem mapping and cooperative partnership models
• What key questions can we help you answer?
  • What challenges will be faced in integrating Open RAN and vRAN?
  • Which verticals offer the strongest demand for private networks?
  • What partner relationships must be established for successful deployment of these solutions?