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The vital role of microwave and millimeter wave for backhauling 5G traffic (Analyst Angle)

January 8, 2021

5G is set to have a significant impact on backhaul networks in the coming years. From ABI Research’s own research on the top 30 markets, 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to grow by a 41.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2027, increasing from 378 million subscribers in 2021 to 4.2 billion in 2027. Similarly, the traffic in those markets is estimated to increase to 6,268 exabytes annually by 2027, with 5G accounting for 83% of total traffic.

Backhaul needs to respond to 5G

While fiber will play an important role, microwave backhaul will account for the majority of global backhaul links from 2021 to 2027, with around 65% market share.

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