세계 분산 안테나 시스템 시장 규모는 2024년 159억 달러에 달했습니다. 향후 IMARC Group은 2033년에는 348억 달러에 달할 것으로 예상하며, 2025-2033년 연평균 성장률(CAGR)은 10.26%에 달할 것으로 전망하고 있습니다. 데이터 활용의 증가와 멀티 오퍼레이터 리소스 배포가 전체 시장 성장을 견인하고 있습니다.
연결성 향상에 대한 수요
경기장, 공항, 쇼핑몰, 복합 비즈니스 시설 등의 증가로 인해 연결성 향상에 대한 수요가 증가하고 있으며, 이는 시장을 견인하고 있습니다. 또한, 충분한 커버리지와 용량을 제공하기 때문에 기존의 단일 안테나 시스템에서 DAS로 선호도가 이동하고 있는 것도 큰 성장 촉진요인으로 작용하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2024년 2월 애쉬빌 리저널 공항 당국은 새로운 공항과 그 주변에 차세대 5G 연결을 제공하기 위해 미국 최고의 중립적 호스트 제공업체로 볼딘 네트웍스를 선택했습니다. 또한, 이 시스템은 여러 안테나에 부하를 분산시켜 데이터 속도 저하, 통화 끊김, 전반적인 연결성 저하 등 다양한 문제를 완화하고 보다 안정적인 고품질 커버리지를 제공함으로써 사용자 경험을 향상시킬 수 있습니다. 이는 분산 안테나 시스템 시장의 최근 비즈니스 기회 중 하나가 되고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 8월, 세계적인 정보 통신 기술 솔루션 제공 업체 중 하나인 ZTE Corporation은 China Mobile의 절강 지점 및 China Mobile Research Institute와 공동으로 항저우에서 열린 제19회 아시아 경기대회의 사이클링 경기장에서 무선 네트워크의 커버리지 품질을 높이기 위한 5G-A Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface(RIS)의 적용 검증에 성공했습니다. 이와는 별도로, 스마트폰 및 기타 무선 기기의 보급이 예측 기간 동안 시장 활성화로 이어질 것으로 예상됩니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 4월, 진웨이브(Wilson Electronics, LLC)는 개선된 5G 셀룰러 네트워크 스캐너를 개발했다고 발표했습니다. 이 스캐너를 사용하면 사용자는 모든 타워의 신호 품질, 캐리어, 강도, 대역, 주파수 등을 정확하게 파악할 수 있습니다.
확장되는 스마트 인프라
새로운 자동화 트렌드와 스마트홈의 인기로 인해 IoT 기기의 사용이 증가함에 따라 새로운 무선 연결의 필요성이 증가하고 있습니다. DAS는 데이터의 안전하고 원활한 전송을 보장함으로써 이러한 IoT 장치를 지원하는 데 필요한 네트워크 백본을 제공할 수 있으며, 이는 분산 안테나 시스템 시장의 수요를 증가시키고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 10월, 각국의 LoRaWAN 네트워크의 최대 네트워크 사업자 중 하나인 Everynet은 AWS IoT Core를 통해 장거리 광역 네트워크(LoRaWAN)에 대한 연결 액세스를 제공했습니다. 이와는 별도로, 디지털 통합의 증가도 시장을 강화하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 11월 비지상망(NTN) 서비스 제공업체 중 하나인 스카이로 테크놀러지스(Skylo Technologies)와 위성통신사 비아샛(Viasat)은 세계 D2D(Direct-to-Device) 네트워크 도입을 발표했습니다. 또한, 스마트홈의 보급으로 원활한 통신에 대한 니즈가 증가하고 있으며, 이는 시장 강화로 이어지고 있습니다. 예를 들어, Reliance Jio는 JioFiber 네트워크를 통해 스마트홈 솔루션을 제공하고 있으며, 수많은 스마트홈 장치와 수동으로 페어링할 수 있습니다. 이에 따라, 2024년 2월 바르셀로나에서 열린 MWC 2024에서 화웨이 광 비즈니스 제품 라인의 사장인 밥 첸(Bob Chen)은 모든 광학 스마트홈을 위한 화웨이 iFTTR OptiXstar F50 시리즈를 공식 발표했습니다. 이는 더 많은 스마트홈 애플리케이션을 지원함으로써 사업자가 사용자에게 보다 다양한 스마트홈 서비스를 제공할 수 있도록 하는 것입니다. 또한, 스마트 시티 구상의 시작은 일상 업무에서 공공 와이파이와 셀룰러 네트워크에 광범위하게 의존하고 있으며, 이는 분산 안테나 시스템 시장의 전망을 더욱 밝게 하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, NEC의 자회사인 NEC Corporation India는 2023년 8월 틸파티에서 스마트 시티 프로젝트를 시작했습니다. 이 프로젝트에서 NEC 인도는 통합 서비스 등 ICT 솔루션을 통합 지휘통제센터와 함께 도입하여 실시간 데이터 분석과 도시 전체의 양방향 통신을 촉진했습니다.
공공안전에 대한 관심 증가
정부 기관은 응급 서비스를 위한 견고한 통신 시스템 구축에 주력하고 있으며, 이는 시장 전체에 기여하고 있습니다. 이와 더불어, 규제 당국의 엄격한 규제 시행으로 인해 대규모 개보수 프로젝트 및 신축 건물에 DAS 설치가 의무화되어 잠재적인 사각지대를 포함한 시설 내 모든 구역에서 구급대원들이 통신을 유지할 수 있도록 하는 것이 시장을 자극하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 11월 아바리 와이어리스는 토론토 교통위원회(TTC)에 분산형 안테나 시스템(DAS)을 공급하는 입찰을 수주하여 TTC의 지하철 지하 시스템 구간에 무선 통신을 제공하게 되었습니다. 또한, DAS와 기존 공공안전 통신 시스템과의 통합이 진행되고 있는 것도 분산 안테나 시스템 시장의 수익을 높이고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 9월 인도국도청(NHAI)은 ERS 모바일 앱을 출시하여 도로 유닛의 출동 정보를 최적화함으로써 신속한 지원을 요청하는 긴급 신고에 신속하게 대응할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. 이 외에도 연결성과 안전성을 강화하기 위해 DAS를 설치하면 얻을 수 있는 이점에 대한 부동산 소유자 및 관리자의 인식이 높아지면서 향후 몇 년 동안 시장을 주도할 것으로 예상됩니다. 예를 들어, MCA를 포함한 기업들은 현장 연결, 양방향 무선, 무선 신호 강화 시스템을 필요로 하는 부동산 개발업체와 건설업체에 전문적으로 조정된 통신 솔루션을 제공하고 있습니다.
The global distributed antenna system market size reached USD 15.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 34.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.26% during 2025-2033. The rising usage of data, along with the increasing deployment of multi-operator resources, is bolstering the overall market growth.
Demand for Improved Connectivity
The increasing number of stadiums, airports, shopping malls, business complexes, etc., is escalating the demand for enhanced connectivity, which is propelling the market. Moreover, the shifting preferences among these locations from traditional single-antenna systems towards DAS, as it offers adequate coverage and capacity, is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor. For example, in February 2024, authorities at the Asheville Regional Airport selected Boldyn Networks as the foremost neutral host provider in the U.S. to provide next-generation 5G connectivity in and around the new budding airports. Additionally, this system can alleviate various challenges, such as slow data speeds, dropped calls, overall poor connectivity, etc., by distributing the load across multiple antennas, thereby improving the user experience by offering more reliable and high-quality coverage. This, in turn, represents one of the distributed antenna system market recent opportunities. For instance, in August 2023, ZTE Corporation, one of the leading global providers of information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with China Mobile's Zhejiang Branch and China Mobile Research Institute, completed the successful application verification of 5G-A Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) at the cycling stadium for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou to enhance wireless network coverage quality. Apart from this, the widespread adoption of smartphones and other wireless devices is expected to fuel the market over the forecasted period. For example, in April 2023, Zinwave (Wilson Electronics, LLC) announced the development of an improved 5G cellular network scanner. It allows users to pinpoint any tower to learn signal quality, carrier, strength, band, frequency, etc.
Expanding Smart Infrastructures
The increasing usage of IoT devices, on account of the emerging trend of automation and the rising popularity of smart homes, is inflating the need for novel wireless connectivity. A DAS can provide the required network backbone to support these IoT devices by ensuring that data is transmitted securely and seamlessly, which is augmenting the distributed antenna system market demand. For instance, in October 2023, Everynet, one of the largest network operators across countries for national LoRaWAN networks, provided connectivity access to its long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) via AWS IoT Core. Apart from this, the elevating digital integration is also bolstering the market. For example, in November 2023, Skylo Technologies, one of the non-terrestrial network (NTN) service providers, and Viasat, the satellite communications company, announced the introduction of a global direct-to-device (D2D) network. Furthermore, the widespread popularity of smart homes is escalating the need for seamless communications, which, in turn, is strengthening the market. For instance, Reliance Jio offers smart home solutions through the JioFiber network that can be paired with a host of smart home devices manually. In line with this, in February 2024, Bob Chen, President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line, officially launched the Huawei iFTTR OptiXstar F50 series for all-optical smart homes, during the MWC 2024 in Barcelona. It supports more smart home applications, thereby helping operators to provide more diversified smart home services to users. Moreover, the launch of smart city initiatives extensively relies on public Wi-Fi and cellular networks for daily operations, which is further creating a positive distributed antenna system market outlook. For example, in August 2023, NEC Corporation India, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, launched the smart city project in Tirupati. Under this project, NEC India implemented ICT solutions, such as integrated services, along with a unified command and control center, to facilitate real-time data analysis and two-way communications throughout the city.
Increasing Public Safety Concerns
Government bodies are focusing on establishing robust communication systems for emergency services, which is contributing to the overall market. In addition to this, the implementation of stringent regulations by regulatory authorities that mandate the installation of DAS in significant renovation projects or new buildings to ensure that first responders can maintain communication in all areas of a facility, including potential dead zones, is impelling the market. For instance, in November 2023, Avari Wireless was given the tender to supply distributed antenna systems (DAS) for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to offer radio communications coverage over a TTC underground subway system segment. Moreover, the rising integration of DAS with existing public safety communication systems is also elevating the distributed antenna system market revenue. For example, in September 2023, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the ERS Mobile App to optimize dispatch information to on-road units, thereby ensuring swift responses to emergency calls for prompt assistance. Besides this, the growing awareness among property owners and managers towards the advantages of installing a DAS for enhanced connectivity and safety is expected to drive the market in the coming years. For instance, companies, including MCA, provide expertly tailored communications solutions to property developers and builders in need of job-site connectivity, two-way radios, and wireless signal enhancement systems.
Services account for the majority of the market share
The growth in this segmentation is propelled by the increasing number of activities, such as site surveys. Distributed antenna systems find extensive applications in sports arenas, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, etc., which is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. For instance, in March 2024, Samsung Electronics and O2 Telefonica announced the launch of their first Open RAN and virtualized RAN (vRAN) commercial site in Germany. It is the first time that Samsung's 5G vRAN solution is being utilized in a commercial network across the country. Moreover, the widespread adoption of 5G networks and the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are positively influencing the distributed antenna system market growth. For example, in December 2023, AT&T launched open and interoperable radio access networks (RAN) in the United States through collaboration with Ericsson.
Breakup by System Type
Hybrid holds the largest share in the industry
Hybrid distributed antenna systems are gaining traction, as they allow for efficient signal distribution while maintaining signal quality over long distances. For example, Superior Essex Inc. produces indoor plenum fiber and copper hybrid cables for distributed antenna systems (DAS). The dual-cable design enables the transmission of communications while also providing power to DAS remote units. Apart from this, they are advantageous in scenarios where there are variations in signal frequencies, building structures, coverage needs, etc. For instance, in May 2024, TerraMaster introduced the D8 Hybrid, which offers an industry-unique 2+6 RAID hybrid storage configuration.
Indoor accounts for the largest distributed antenna system market share
The emergence of advanced technologies, such as 5G, is stimulating the adoption of indoor distributed antenna systems. Additionally, these systems are essential to ensure that consumers and businesses can experience the low latency and high-speed connectivity offered by the next-generation technology. Consequently, they are extensively utilized across the globe. For instance, in Mach 2019, Telewave developed an indoor DAS system for CBRS and IoT deployment. Moreover, in November 2023, Kajeet launched a neutral host private wireless platform aimed at offering indoor coverage using the General Authorized Access (GAA) unlicensed portion of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum band.
Self-organizing network exhibits a clear dominance in the market
The increasing 4G LTE and 5G deployments that require continuous optimization, monitoring, and adjustments to deliver optimal performance are driving the segment's growth. Apart from this, the self-organizing network can identify areas of congestion or signal degradation, reconfigure the DAS system to address issues, analyze network performance data in real-time, etc., which is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. Additionally, as per the distributed antenna system market statistics, the escalating demand for improved network reliability will continue to bolster the growth in the segmentation over the forecasted period. For example, in July 2023, Airtel Rwanda officially launched its 4G LTE Network, which is available to individuals, homes, and businesses across India. It became the first mobile network operator (MNO) in Rwanda to obtain its own 4G license, enabling the company to provide high-speed internet connectivity.
Public venues dominate the market
The rising usage of distributed antenna systems in public venues, as they assist in alleviating issues, such as slow data speed and dropped calls, is positively influencing the market. For example, in January 2024, Boingo Wireless, one of the total connectivity providers of Wi-Fi, cellular distributed antenna systems (DAS), and private networks, announced the successful deployment of the first-ever Wi-Fi 7 network at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Apart from this, the inflating installation of in-building public safety communication systems in such venues is projected to elevate the distributed antenna system market's recent price in the coming years. For instance, in September 2023, AT&T confirmed the successful completion of its public safety broadband network, FirstNet.
North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America accounted for the largest market share.
The rising investments in advanced telecommunications infrastructures are stimulating the market in North America. For example, in August 2023, Adtran invested up to US$ 5 Million at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to increase the production capacity of advanced telecommunications equipment in the U.S. In line with this, in August 2023, Nokia partnered with Fabrinet, one of the global manufacturers of optical products, to produce multi-rate optical modules at the company's facility in California. Furthermore, the inflating use of wireless communication for both mission-critical operations and daily activities is also catalyzing the regional market. For instance, in March 2024, Cubic DTECH Mission Solutions, one of the recognized industry leaders in providing scalable, trusted, and intuitive edge compute and networking platforms, showcased its innovative Radio Over IP gateway systems during the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Besides this, the introduction of 5G networks with requirements for extensive small cell deployments and complex frequency bands is anticipated to stimulate the market in North America over the forecasted period. For example, in January 2024, Nokia developed the Nokia Federal Solutions (NFS), a dedicated unit that provides 5G private wireless, optical networking, and IP routing to the government bodies across the U.S.
Distributed antenna system market companies invest significantly in research and development to advance the technology. Moreover, they are continually innovating and expanding their product portfolios to cater to diverse customer needs. This includes developing new DAS hardware, software, and integrated solutions that offer better coverage, capacity, and scalability. Furthermore, DAS providers often tailor their solutions to specific industries or environments. They work closely with clients to design and implement customized DAS systems that address unique challenges, such as in-building coverage for healthcare facilities or large-scale stadiums. Also, leading players offer deployment and installation services to set up DAS systems in various settings, from commercial buildings and public venues to transportation hubs and residential complexes. They ensure the proper installation and integration of DAS components.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include: