The Japan 5G NTN Market was valued at $545.3 Million in 2026 and projected to reach to $2475 Million by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of CAGR 35.3%. Japan's 5G NTN market is experiencing exceptional growth momentum, driven by the nation's commitment to comprehensive digital connectivity and technological advancement.
| Market Size in | USD 26.32 MN |
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| Units Considered | Value (USD MN) |
Japan's 5G NTN market is projected to grow from $545.3 million in 2026 to $2,475 million by 2031, representing a robust 35.3% CAGR, outpacing the global average of 30.8%.
Japan's mature telecommunications ecosystem and early 5G adoption provide an ideal platform for NTN integration, enabling faster deployment of satellite and aerial network solutions across the nation.
Japan's island geography and mountainous terrain create significant demand for non-terrestrial networks to ensure seamless connectivity in remote and underserved regions, driving market adoption.
Japanese telecommunications operators and equipment manufacturers are investing heavily in 5G NTN capabilities, positioning the country as a regional innovation hub for satellite and aerial connectivity solutions.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2026 |
| Fastest Growing Segment | CONNECTIVITY SERVICES (Service) |
| Forecast Period | 2026–2031 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 30.8% from 2026 to 2031 |
| Largest Segment | EMBB (Application) |
| Market Size Base Year (Billions) | ~USD 11.9 (2026) |
| Revenue Forecast (Billions) | ~USD 45.55 (2031) |
| Segments Covered | Offering, Service, Platform, Application, End-Use Industry |
5 segment dimensions are covered across the global market.
| Company | HQ | Ownership | Strongest segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS | Israel | Public Company | EMBB – 5G NTN backhaul and broadband (all locations),URLLC – mission-critical defense, aero, and mobility,MMTC – IoT and wide-area sensor connectivity, |
| ANRITSU CORPORATION | Japan | Public Company | EMBB NTN test (LEO/GEO/UAS),URLLC NTN test (mission-critical, remote),MMTC NTN / IoT and asset tracking, |
| THALES | France | Public Company | EMBB (5G NTN backhaul and mobility connectivity),URLLC (defence, aviation, critical infrastructure),MMTC (IoT and Geonav/secure IoT NTN), |
| ECHOSTAR CORPORATION | United States | Public Company | EMBB,URLLC,MMTC, |
| MEDIATEK | Taiwan | Public Company | EMBB,URLLC,MMTC, |
| SPACEX | United States | Public Company | eMBB – LEO-based broadband and 5G backhaul,URLLC – mission-critical and government/defense links,mMTC – IoT and sensor connectivity over NTN, |
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES | United States | Public Company | EMBB NTN test and validation solutions,URLLC NTN and mission-critical validation,MMTC NTN and IoT-focused solutions, |
| SOFTBANK GROUP | Japan | Public Company | EMBB,URLLC,MMTC, |
| SES | Luxembourg | Public Company | EMBB-oriented services (data-heavy remote monitoring),URLLC-oriented services (safety-critical and real-time operations),MMTC-oriented services (sensor-dense waste and asset networks), |
| SUNWAVE COMMUNICATIONS | China | Public Company | EMBB – Urban & Transport (DAS, repeaters, 5G/LTE CPE, base stations),EMBB – Remote/Isolated (satellite backhauled CPE and small cells),URLLC – Industry and public safety coverage (public safety DAS, rugged terminals), |
| ZTE | China | Public Company | EMBB over NTN (RAN, core, terminals),URLLC over NTN (mission-critical, government, enterprise),mMTC over NTN (IoT, sensors, asset tracking), |
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | United States | Public Company | EMBB-focused NTN test and assurance,URLLC and mission-critical NTN validation,MMTC and IoT-oriented NTN solutions, |
| VIASAT | United States | Public Company | EMBB (fixed and mobility broadband over GEO/LEO/MEO),URLLC (defense, ISR, safety, and mission-critical links),mMTC / IoT and narrowband services, |
| ERICSSON | Sweden | Public Company | EMBB over NTN (LEO/MEO/GEO backhaul, UAS-assisted),URLLC over NTN (mission-critical, low-latency links),MMTC over NTN (massive IoT, sensor networks), |
Gilat Satellite Networks is an Israeli public company founded in 1987 that employs 1,159 people and operates in the satellite communications sector.
Anritsu Corporation is a Japanese public company established in 1900 with 4,114 employees, operating in telecommunications and measurement technology.
Thales is a French public company founded in 1893 with 82,111 employees, operating as a major defense, aerospace, and technology conglomerate.
EchoStar Corporation is a United States public company founded in 1980 with 12,100 employees, operating in satellite broadcasting and digital television services.
MediaTek is a Taiwanese public company founded in 1997 with 17,449 employees, operating as a semiconductor and fabless chip designer.
SpaceX is a United States public company founded in 2002 with 22,000 employees, specializing in space launch services and rocket development.
Keysight Technologies is a United States public company founded in 1939 with 16,500 employees, providing electronic measurement and testing solutions.
SoftBank Group is a Japanese public company founded in 1981 with 73,677 employees, operating as a major telecommunications and investment conglomerate.
SES is a Luxembourg-based public company founded in 2007 with 1,937 employees, operating as a satellite operator providing broadcasting and communications services.
Sunwave Communications is a Chinese public company founded in 1993 with 979 employees, operating in the telecommunications and satellite communications sector.
ZTE is a Chinese public company founded in 1985 with 65,095 employees, operating as a major telecommunications equipment and network solutions provider.
Viavi Solutions Inc. is a United States public company founded in 1923 with 3,600 employees, providing network testing and software solutions.
Viasat is a United States public company founded in 1986 with 7,000 employees, operating in satellite communications and broadband services.
Ericsson is a Swedish public company founded in 1876 with 87,521 employees, operating as a global leader in telecommunications infrastructure and services.
Japan's 5G NTN market is projected to reach $2,475 million by 2031, growing from $545.3 million in 2026.
Japan's 5G NTN market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.3% between 2026 and 2031.
Japan's growth is driven by advanced telecommunications infrastructure, government support for next-generation connectivity, geographic demand for remote coverage, and private sector innovation in space-based communications.
Japan's 35.3% CAGR exceeds the global 5G NTN CAGR of 30.8%, reflecting Japan's accelerated adoption and market maturity in non-terrestrial network technologies.
Key applications in Japan include enterprise IoT solutions, critical infrastructure connectivity, remote area coverage, and integrated terrestrial-non-terrestrial network services.
The research study involved four major activities in estimating the 5G NTN market size. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted to gather key information on the market and peer markets. The next step has been to validate these findings and assumptions and size them with the help of primary research with industry experts across the value chain. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate the market size. Post which, the market breakdown and data triangulation have been adopted to estimate the market sizes of segments and sub-segments.
The market size of companies offering 5G NTN hardware, solutions, and services was estimated using secondary data from paid and unpaid sources. It was also arrived at by analyzing the product portfolios of major companies and rating the companies based on their performance and quality.
In the secondary research process, various sources were consulted to identify and collect information for this study. Secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers, journals, and certified publications; and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases. The data was also collected from other secondary sources, such as 5G Americas, GSMA, TRAI, and others. The investment spending of various countries was extracted from respective sources. Secondary research was used to obtain key information related to the industry’s value chain and supply chain to identify key players based on hardware, solutions, services, market classification, and segmentation according to offerings of major players, industry trends related to offering, end-use industry, application, platform, location, and regions, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives.
In the primary research process, various sources from the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for the report. The primary sources from the supply side included Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), Managing Directors (MDs), technology and innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the 5G NTN Market.
Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights, including market statistics, software and services revenue data, market breakups, market size estimates, market forecasts, and data triangulation. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Finance Officers (CFOs), Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs), and the installation team of end users who use 5G NTN, were interviewed to understand buyers’ perspectives on suppliers, products, service providers, and their current usage of 5G NTN solutions and services, which is expected to affect the overall 5G NTN Market growth.
BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARIES

Note 1: Tier 1 companies have revenues of more than USD 10 billion; tier 2 companies’ revenue ranges from USD 1 billion to USD 10 billion; and tier 3 companies’ revenue ranges from USD 500 million to USD 1 billion
Source: Secondary Literature, Expert Interviews, and MarketsandMarkets Analysis
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In the market engineering process, the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used, along with multiple data triangulation methods, to estimate and validate the size of the 5G NTN Market and other dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market sizes includes the following:

After arriving at the overall market size from the above estimation process, the 5G NTN market has been split into several segments and sub-segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and sub-segments, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures have been used, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.
The 5G NTN market size has been validated using top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) can satisfy requests for anywhere, anytime connectivity by offering wide-area coverage and ensuring service availability, continuity, and scalability. 5G NTN, a 5G non-terrestrial network, expands 5G technology by incorporating satellite communication into its infrastructure. This enables global connectivity, bridging gaps in remote and underserved areas. 5G NTN leverages a unique combination of satellite constellations, ground-based infrastructure, and advanced protocols, enabling seamless and reliable global communication.
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