vRAN (Virtualized Radio Access Network) refers to a RAN (Radio Access Network) implementation where some or all baseband functions are separated from the remote radio unit and run as VNFs (Virtualized Network Functions) on commodity hardware. This approach results in multiple operational benefits including but not limited to TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) reduction, performance gains and scalability. In addition, vRAN enables mobile operators to future-proof their networks for 5G upgrades.
The vRAN market is presently at a nascent stage with most investments focused on virtualized small cells for targeted greenfield deployments and pilot engagements for macrocell coverage. However, as mobile operators realize the benefits of RAN virtualization, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 125% over the next three year period. By the end of 2020, SNS Research estimates that vRAN deployments will account for a market worth $2.6 Billion.
The “vRAN (Virtualized Radio Access Network) Ecosystem: 2017 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the vRAN ecosystem including enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, collaborative initiatives, regulatory landscape, deployment models, operator case studies, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for vRAN investments from 2017 till 2030. The forecasts cover multiple submarkets and 6 regions.
The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.
The report covers the following topics:
vRAN ecosystem
Market drivers and barriers
vRAN architecture and key functional elements
Baseband functional splitting for vRAN implementation
Fronthaul networking technologies and interface options
Key trends including RAN slicing, RANaaS (RAN as a Service), neutral hosting and MEC (Mobile Edge Computing)
TCO comparison between vRAN and conventional RAN architectures
vRAN deployment models including Cloud RAN and virtualized small cells
Mobile operator case studies
Regulatory landscape, collaborative initiatives and standardization
Industry roadmap and value chain
Profiles and strategies of over 60 leading ecosystem players including vRAN solution providers
Strategic recommendations for ecosystem players including vRAN solution providers and mobile operators
Market analysis and forecasts from 2017 till 2030
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Forecast Segmentation
Market forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:
Submarkets
vRAN Radio Units
vBBUs (Virtualized Baseband Units)
Air Interface Technology Segmentation
LTE & 3G
5G NR (New Radio)
Deployment Model Segmentation
Virtualized Small Cells
Virtualized Macrocells
Regional Markets
Asia Pacific
Eastern Europe
Middle East & Africa
Latin & Central America
North America
Western Europe
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The report has the following key findings:
vRAN investments are expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 125% over the next three year period. By the end of 2020, SNS Research estimates that vRAN deployments will account for a market worth $2.6 Billion.
At present, most vRAN investments are focused on virtualized small cells for targeted greenfield deployments and pilot engagements for macrocell coverage.
Mobile operators are exploring multiple baseband functional split options for vRAN implementation, as they seek to ease the transition to 5G networks while reducing fronthaul costs.
The ongoing 5G race is expected to significantly boost vRAN investments over the coming years. SNS Research estimates that approximately $900 Million of all vRAN investments will be directed towards 5G networks by the end of 2020.
Major Points from Table of Contents:
1 Chapter 1: Introduction 12
2 Chapter 2: An Overview of vRAN 22
3 Chapter 3: Standardization, Regulatory & Collaborative Initiatives 50
4 Chapter 4: vRAN Deployment Models & Case Studies 70
5 Chapter 5: vRAN Industry Roadmap & Value Chain 90
6 Chapter 6: Key Market Players 95
7 Chapter 7: Market Analysis & Forecasts 159
8 Chapter 8: Expert Opinion – Interview Transcripts 193
9 Chapter 9: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations 210
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