Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market by Offering (Component, Services), Coverage (Indoor, Outdoor), Ownership Model, Vertical (Commercial, Public), User Facility Area, Frequency Protocol (Cellular, VHF/UHF), Network Type, Signal Sources and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
Updated on : August 03 , 2023
[303 Pages Report] The Distributed Antenna System Market is projected to grow from USD 9.7 billion in 2023 to USD 13.0 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
The growing mobile data traffic and Growing need for strong and reliable cellular connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) are expected to propel the DAS market in the next five years. However, routing backhauling issue associated with DAS networks and complexities associated with installation of DAS are likely to pose challenges for the industry players.
The objective of the report is to define, describe, and forecast the distributed antenna system industry based on offering, coverage, ownership model, vertical, user facility area, frequency protocol, network type, signal sources, and region.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market Forecast to 2028
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Distributed Antenna System Market Dynamics
Driver: Rising demand for enhanced network coverage and need to eliminate connectivity gaps in buildings
Mobile device users expect a seamless network for continued connectivity at every location, including stadiums, theaters, malls, railway stations, and airports. Large cell sites and cellular antenna towers deliver wireless reception and transmission across long distances, but dead spots often exist in clusters of buildings or within individual buildings. With their increasing dependence on connectivity, end users cannot afford to have in-building dead zones. DAS alleviate this issue by providing reliable coverage throughout the building.
Although macro cell sites and antennas installed by telecom operators cover most of the venues mentioned above, their coverage is very weak and capacity is low. HetNet solutions, such as small cells, can expand the coverage of mobile networks. However, the deployment process of new cell sites is challenging and costly for mobile operators, and, thus, many operators now prefer DAS to provide seamless connectivity to customers. In addition, DAS aids in ensuring constant communication for end users and emergency responders inside buildings. Also, modern construction processes for many enterprise buildings involve techniques and materials that block wireless communication signal penetration or degrade the quality of received signals. DAS are designed to extend wireless coverage within structures and enable radios and mobile phones to work regardless of their position within the building.
Restraint: Routing backhauling issue associated with DAS networks
The backhaul radio provides a high level of flexibility, as it is claimed that network operators can deploy their DAS anywhere. Although routing backhaul is a problem associated with both DAS and small cell networks, DAS is typically more problematic as each radio head used to broadcast the cellular signal requires routed fiber-optic cables, making the installation process troublesome.
This process can potentially create issues with cable management, as keeping the fiber-optic lines out of sight requires the cables to be carefully routed through the walls and other important structures of the facility. If this process is not conducted correctly, the routing of these cables can adversely affect the facility’s structural integrity, making it unsafe and unfit for visiting patrons.
Opportunities: Increase in commercial spaces across Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of commercial spaces over the last few years, driven by rapid urbanization and rising middle-class income levels. This also led to the growth in demand for wireless connectivity services in various places such as office and residential buildings, metro stations, subways, airports, and stadiums. According to the World Economic Forum, major Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand, have emerged as a low-cost alternative to China for living.
Additionally, the economic growth of the ASEAN region is expected to be beneficial for Singapore as global firms seek to establish their presence in Southeast Asia, with many selecting the country as their regional headquarters. These factors are expected to fuel the requirement for in-building and outdoor wireless services, which would be offered through the deployment of DAS at various sites.
Challenges: Upgradeability issues of existing DAS networks
DAS networks have upgradeability issues when it comes to network advancement. As most carriers are now upgrading to the 5G network, it is more difficult to upgrade an existing DAS network than the upgrade of a comparable small cell network. Typically, small cell networks can be upgraded over the air (OTA) without the need for a technician to visit the cell site. DAS network upgrades, however, may require the replacement of hardware, i.e., base station replacement, making the upgrade process more costly and time-consuming.
Commercial Vertical to acquire significant share in DAS market
The commercial vertical is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. DAS deployments are mainly concentrated in the commercial vertical; this vertical accounted for 87.1% share of the overall market in 2022. Different commercial spaces such as public venues, healthcare organizations, enterprises, and educational institutions are witnessing a high demand for DAS due to the increased mobile data traffic and the number of IoT devices. According to a report published by Ericsson Mobility in 2022, the total mobile data traffic for all devices is expected to increase by four times during the forecast period, reaching ~453 exabytes (EB) per month by 2028.
Service offering to command largest share in DAS market
The service segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022. It is further expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, growing at a higher CAGR between 2023 and 2028. Installation services contribute significantly to the overall growth of the DAS market. Both DAS manufacturers and DAS integrators offer installation services. Major installation services include equipment ordering; cable installation; equipment pre-staging and configuration; installation of the head-end and remote equipment; and coordination with wireless service providers for design approval, rebroadcast agreements, and commissioning (system activation).
DAS market to witness highest demand from Asia Pacific
China held the largest share of the DAS market in Asia Pacific for services and components in 2022 and is projected to dominate both markets during the forecast period. Telecom operators and internet providers such as Tencent (China), Baidu (China), and Alibaba (China) continue with various developments in 5G networks in China. The 4G network is still thriving in the Chinese market, and the country, with the world's largest population, had an internet usage rate of 65.2% (912 million) of the total population of 1.4 billion as of January 2021 (DataReportal). As of January 2021, China's mobile web traffic accounted for 61.6% of the total web traffic. With the increasing data traffic, the demand for DAS in China is expected to increase during the forecast period.
The integration of IoT and 5G will help enterprises to manage and scale their IoT businesses from a unified platform. With unprecedented speed and flexibility, 5G transports more data than before, with greater responsiveness and reliability. 5G speeds up cloud services, while AI analyzes and learns from the same data more quickly. AI is required for a fully operational and efficient 5G network. The use of 5G networks allows for the integration of machine learning and AI at the network edge. 5G allows multiple IoT devices to connect at the same time, generating massive amounts of data that must be processed using machine learning and AI. In May 2022, Tencent, the Chinese technology giant, announced an investment of USD 69.9 billion over the next five years in areas ranging from cloud computing to artificial intelligence. It would also back China's push for "new infrastructure," a term used by Beijing to refer to technology areas such as artificial intelligence, next-generation mobile networks of 5G, and transportation infrastructure such as electric cars.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market by Region
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Top Distributed Antenna System Companies - Key Market Players:
Major vendors in the distributed antenna system companies include CommScope (US), Corning (US), PBE Axell (UK), Comba Telecom Systems (China), SOLiD Technologies (US), American Tower (US), AT&T (US), Boingo Wireless (US), Dali Wireless (US), Zinwave (US), Whoop Wireless (US), HUBER+SUHNER (Switzerland), JMA Wireless (US), Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) (US), Galtronics (Canada), Connectivity Wireless (US), Betacom (US), among others.
Distributed Antenna System Market Report Scope :
Report Metric |
Details |
Estimated Market Size | USD 9.7 billion in 2023 |
Projected Market Size | USD 13.0 billion by 2028 |
Growth Rate | At A CAGR of 6.2% |
Market Size Available for Years |
2019–2028 |
Base Year |
2022 |
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2023–2028 |
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Companies Covered |
CommScope (US), Corning (US), PBE Axell (UK), Comba Telecom Systems (China), SOLiD Technologies (US), American Tower (US), AT&T (US), Boingo Wireless (US), Dali Wireless (US), Zinwave (US), Whoop Wireless (US), HUBER+SUHNER (Switzerland), JMA Wireless (US), Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) (US), Galtronics (Canada), Connectivity Wireless (US), Betacom (US), among others. |
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Market Highlights
This report categorizes the DAS market based on component, product, application, vertical, and region.
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By Coverage |
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By Ownership Model |
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By User Facility Area |
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By Vertical |
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By Frequency Protocol |
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By Network Type |
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By Signal Source |
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Recent developments DAS Industry
- In January 2023, Wilson Electronics acquired Zinwave Communications, a provider of unique, patented ultra-wideband RF over fiber solutions with more than 850 installations in 26 countries. The transaction expanded the total addressable market and opened further opportunities for both organizations internationally.
- In June 2022, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited launched 4G/5G (8TR) Green Integrated Base Station Antenna, which expanded its tower top portfolio to support operators in achieving carbon neutrality targets. To support the low-carbon deployment of 5G networks, Comba Telecom launched a high-end 4G/5G (8TR) integrated Base Station Antenna (BSA), which meets the capacity and coverage requirements, and has become the mainstream tower-top antenna solution for global 5G network construction.
- In December 2022, Boingo Wireless, a leading provider of wireless solutions for the US military, deployed a property-wide Wi-Fi network at the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) Edelweiss Lodge and Resort located in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. Boingo Wireless designed, installed, and manages the Wi-Fi network throughout the sprawling resort, including rooms, meetings spaces, spa, and restaurants.
- In August 2022, Corning Incorporated expanded manufacturing capacity for optical cables. The new facility is Corning's latest in a series of investments in fiber and cable manufacturing, totaling more than USD 500 million since 2020. These investments, supported by customer commitments, nearly double Corning's ability to serve the US cable market and connect more people and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Which are the major companies in the DAS market? What are their primary strategies to strengthen their market presence?
CommScope (US), Corning (US), Comba Telecom Systems (China), SOLiD Technologies (US), American Tower (US), are the leading players in the market. These companies have adopted organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships to gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Which is the potential market for the Commercial vertical in terms of application?
Healthcare is an commercial vertical with high growth opportunities owing to advancements in the government vertical.
What are the opportunities for new market entrants?
Factors such as increase in commercial spaces across Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and use of distributed antenna system (DAS) technology in Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) are creating opportunities for the players in the market.
Which offering is expected to drive market growth in the next six years?
Service is expected to remain the major offering driving DAS demand. Installation services contribute significantly to the overall growth of the DAS market.
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The research process for this study included systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of data about customers and companies operating in the DAS market. This process involved the extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases (Factiva, Oanda, and OneSource) for identifying and collecting valuable information for the comprehensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the DAS market. In-depth interviews were conducted with primary respondents, including experts from core and related industries and preferred manufacturers, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as to assess growth prospects. Key players in the DAS market were identified through secondary research, and their market rankings were determined through primary and secondary research. This research included studying annual reports of top players and interviewing key industry experts such as CEOs, directors, and marketing executives.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources were referred to for identifying and collecting information important for this study. Secondary sources included corporate filings, such as annual reports, investor presentations, and financial statements; trade, business, and professional associations; white papers, DAS products related journals, and certified publications; articles by recognized authors; directories; and databases.
Secondary research was conducted to obtain key information about the industry supply chain, market value chain, key players, market classification and segmentation as per industry trends to the bottom-most level, geographic markets, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives. Data from secondary research was collected and analyzed to determine the overall market size, which was further validated by primary research.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. Primary sources from the supply side included industry experts such as CEOs, VPs, marketing directors, technology & innovation directors, and key executives from major companies in the DAS market.
After going through market engineering (which includes calculations for market statistics, market breakdown, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation), extensive primary research was conducted to gather information and verify and validate the critical numbers obtained. Primary research was conducted to identify segmentation types, industry trends, key players, competitive landscape, and key market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges, along with the key strategies adopted by players operating in the market.
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Market size Estimation
In the complete market engineering process, both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used, along with several data triangulation methods, to estimate and forecast the size of the market and its segments and subsegments listed in the report. Extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses were carried out on the complete market engineering process to list the key information/insights pertaining to the DAS market.
The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their rankings in the respective regions were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure involved the study of the annual and financial reports of top players, as well as interviews with industry experts such as chief executive officers, vice presidents, directors, and marketing executives for quantitative and qualitative key insights. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data was consolidated and enhanced with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets and presented in this report.
DAS Market: Bottom-Up Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall size of the DAS market from the market size estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. Where applicable, the market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Report Objectives
- To describe and forecast the DAS market, in terms of value, based on offering, coverage, ownership model, user facility area, signal source, frequency protocol, network type, and vertical
- To describe and forecast the DAS market size, in terms of value, with respect to four regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW)
- To provide detailed information about the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the DAS market
- To provide a detailed overview of the supply chain of the DAS ecosystem
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for various stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the market
- To benchmark the market players using the proprietary company evaluation matrix framework, which analyzes the market players on various parameters within the broad categories of business strategy excellence and strength of product portfolios
- To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their market positions in terms of ranking and core competencies2, along with a detailed competitive landscape of the market
- To analyze competitive developments in the DAS market, such as acquisitions, product launches, partnerships, expansions, and collaborations
Available Customizations
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Product Analysis
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players
The following customization options are available for the report:
- Market sizing and forecast for additional countries
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