Communications Service Providers (CSPs) increased their 5G packet core network investments by 83% YoY in Q4, reports Omdia’s Core Market Tracker.
The increase reflects strong momentum behind 5G Standalone (SA) deployments, as well as continued focus on digital transformation and new revenue streams.
North America and EMEA were the leading growth regions, as CSPs prioritised scalability, cost efficiency and AI-enabled network differentiation.
Globally, 88 operators have launched 5G SA networks, creating monetisation opportunities through
network slicing, ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and enterprise-focused services.
“The surge in 5G core investment underscores CSPs’ strategic focus on enabling new revenue streams and digital transformation,” says Omdia’s Roberto Kompany, “this momentum is reflected in AT&T’s nationwide 5G SA and RedCap deployment and Verizon’s launch of a new enterprise-grade fixed wireless access (FWA) slice.”
The top five vendors by core network market share in the quarter were Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE and Cisco.
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