6G Market Research and Forecast Report 2025: Market to Grow from USD 11.40 billion in 2030 to USD 110.46 billion by 2036 at a CAGR of 46% , Driven by Metaverse Traction, and Highly Advanced Use Cases - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "6G Market by Enterprise Application, Usage Scenario, and Region - Global Forecast to 2036" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The 6G market is projected to grow from USD 11.40 billion in 2030 to USD 110.46 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 46.0%, from 2030 to 2036

The report will help market leaders and new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the global 6G market's revenue numbers and subsegments. It will also help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. Moreover, the report will provide insights for stakeholders to understand the market's pulse and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

For organizations, 6G will be a transformational enabler, going far beyond faster connectivity to drive intelligence, efficiency, and innovation. Enterprises in manufacturing will leverage 6G for real-time digital twins, robotic automation, and predictive maintenance, all supported by ultra-low latency and massive data flows. In healthcare, 6G will enable seamless and highly reliable remote surgery, holographic consultations, and continuous patient monitoring. Financial institutions will benefit from instant, secure transactions and AI-powered risk modeling enabled by high-speed, resilient networks.

Retail and hospitality organizations can deliver hyper-personalized, immersive customer experiences through AR/VR and metaverse platforms. Governments and public sector bodies will use 6G for smart cities, disaster management, and national security, while transport and logistics players can optimize autonomous mobility and real-time supply chain tracking.

Importantly, 6G's integration of AI and sensing will allow organizations across sectors to unlock new business models, enhance decision-making, and build greener, more sustainable operations. In essence, 6G is not just a telecom upgrade but a strategic driver of competitiveness and digital transformation for organizations worldwide.

By end user, the enterprises segment will lead the market during the forecast period

In the enterprises segment, 6G will be a game-changer, enabling organizations to move beyond connectivity toward intelligent, fully automated operations. With ultra-high bandwidth and terabit-level speeds, enterprises can seamlessly run immersive AR/VR training, collaborative digital twins, and real-time simulations for R&D or operations. Its sub-millisecond latency will support mission-critical applications such as robotic process automation, smart factories, and precision healthcare procedures. Enterprises in logistics and transportation will benefit from autonomous vehicle coordination and predictive supply chain visibility powered by 6G's integrated sensing.

The financial sector will use it to enhance ultra-fast, secure transactions and AI-driven fraud detection at scale. Meanwhile, energy and utilities can optimize smart grids, renewable integration, and real-time monitoring through massive IoT connectivity. Importantly, 6G's AI-native design will empower enterprises to automate decision-making, reduce overheads, and accelerate innovation. Beyond efficiency, its green networking capabilities will help enterprises meet sustainability goals. Overall, 6G is poised to redefine enterprise competitiveness by integrating connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability into a single, powerful ecosystem.

By enterprise application, the Internet of Bio-Nano Things segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period

6G will be critical for the Internet of Bio-Nano-Things (IoBNT), where nanoscale devices and biological sensors communicate to enable breakthroughs in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and biotechnology. The ultra-low latency and terabit-level speeds of 6G ensure seamless data transmission from millions of nanosensors embedded in the human body or environment. Its sub-THz and terahertz spectrum supports the tiny antennas and short-range communications needed for nanoscale devices.

With AI-native intelligence, 6G networks can analyze and act on biological and chemical data in real time, enabling applications such as personalized medicine, early disease detection, targeted drug delivery, and neural interface systems. Beyond healthcare, IoBNT powered by 6G could monitor pollutants, food safety, and agricultural conditions at a molecular level. The importance of 6G lies in providing the bandwidth, reliability, and intelligent orchestration that make large-scale IoBNT ecosystems feasible, safe, and effective.

North America is expected to hold the second-largest market size during the forecast period

The 6G market in North America is experiencing rapid growth, driven by significant investments from regional governments and increased international collaboration. In August 2024, the US and Sweden signed a new bilateral agreement to pool resources, expertise, and technology leadership in new, developing, and future connectivity technologies.

These will cover the cooperation areas of 6G Research, including Possible Funding, 6G spectrum allocation to include the introduction of new technologies in existing frequency bands, global harmonization of 6G frequency bands, development of international standards-aligned technologies, promotion of a wide and open 6G ecosystem, and 6G technologies that can be used for bridging digital divides.

In the US, the foundation for 6G innovation has been established since 2021, as the administration has invested USD 2.5 billion to further research and development in 6G. Key institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Purdue are pushing the frontiers through novel thrusts in areas like terahertz communications, AI-driven network management, and advanced antenna technologies.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the 6G market.
• Market Development: The report provides comprehensive information about lucrative markets and analyzes the 6G market across various regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the 6G market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players

Key Attributes:

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	195
Forecast Period	2030 - 2036
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2030	$11.4 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2036	$110.46 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	46.0%
Regions Covered	Global

Market Overview

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Technological Advancements
• Deliverance of Extreme Performance and Highly Advanced Use Cases
• Growing Metaverse Traction

Restraints

• High Initial Cost
• Limited Spectrum Availability
• Regulatory and Standardization Challenges
• Terahertz (Thz) Frequency Challenges and Energy Efficiency Concerns

Opportunities

• Transformative Applications
• Global Connectivity
• Emergence of Detailed Sensing and High-Precision Positioning Technologies

Challenges

• Security and Privacy
• Ethical and Social Implications
• Environmental Concerns

Technology Analysis

Key Technologies

• Massive Mimo
• Terahertz (Thz) Communication
• Integrated Sensing and Communication (Isac)

Adjacent Technologies

• Digital Twins
• Human-Machine Interface
• Internet of Things (IoT)

Complementary Technologies

• Network Slicing
• Optical Wireless Communications

Technology Roadmap

• Short-Term Roadmap (2028-2030)
• Mid-Term Roadmap (2031-2033)
• Long-Term Roadmap (2034-2035)

Current and Emerging Business Models

• Connectivity-As-A-Service (CaaS)
• AI-Powered Service Monetization
• Network Slicing Monetization
• Sensing-As-A-Service (SaaS)
• Non-Terrestrial Network (Ntn) Bundles
• Cybersecurity-As-A-Service
• Subscription-based Holographic and High-Definition Content Delivery

6G Market: Best Practices

• Customer-Centric Service Design
• Focus on Sustainability
• AI-Driven Network Management
• Spectrum Efficiency and Utilization
• Security-First Approach
• User-Centric Innovations
• Global Standardization Alignment

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

• Impact of Generative AI on 6G
• Use Cases of Generative AI in 6G Market
• Future of Generative AI in 6G Market

Six Pillars of 6G

• Native AI
• Networked Sensing
• Extreme Connectivity
• Integrated Ntn
• Trustworthiness
• Sustainability

6G Market, by Usage Scenario

• Usage Scenario: 6G Market Drivers
• Further-Enhanced Mobile Broadband
• Need for High-Speed Connectivity in Densely Populated Urban Areas to Fuel Market
• Extremely Reliable Low-Latency Communications
• Need for Unparalleled Reliability and Minimal Latency in Applications Demanding Instantaneous Response Times to Drive Market
• Long-Distance and High-Mobility Communications
• Need for Seamless Communication in Dynamic Environments to Bolster Market
• Ultra-Massive Machine Type Communications
• Need for Low-Latency Connections to Support Vast Networks of Sensors to Boost Market
• Extremely Low-Power Communications
• Ability of 6G to Enable Adaptive Power for Energy Optimization in Devices to Drive Market

6G Market, by Communication Infrastructure

• Communication Infrastructure: 6G Market Drivers
• Cellular: Increasing Demand for High-Speed Mobile Networks to Accelerate Market Growth
• Broadband: Expansion of High Internet Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas to Fuel Market
• Fixed: Increasing Demand for High-Speed and Reliable Connectivity in Stationary Environments to Bolster Market

Companies Featured

• AT&T
• Ntt Docomo
• Reliance Jio
• Bharti Airtel
• Vodafone
• Sk Telecom
• Verizon
• Deutsche Telekom
• Telefonica SA
• China Mobile
• China Unicom
• Orange SA
• Rakuten Group
• Kt Corporation
• Singtel
• Kddi Corporation
• E&

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