5G RedCap: Poised to Revolutionize the Cellular IoT Landscape
Overview
Hop aboard the 5G RedCap train, folks! This next-gen cellular IoT tech is about to shake things up in the low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs) scene. According to ReTHINK Research, RedCap and its extended fam (RedCap and eRedCap) are gonna gobble up a big chunk of the cellular IoT market, accounting for a cool 30.17% of all connections by 2030. Why the sudden surge? Well, it’s all thanks to the retirement party for 2G networks and the gradual decline of 4G IoT protocols.
Market Dynamics and Forecasts
The first RedCap devices are expected to hit the market in 2024, and the growth will go into overdrive once eRedCap joins the party around 2026. Rethink Research predicts that RedCap will steal the show from 4G and become the cellular IoT kingpin between 2032 and 2033.
But here’s the real kicker: RedCap is expected to rake in a whopping 61.3% of all cellular IoT revenue by 2030, translating to a cool $16.6B out of a total $27.1B. That’s despite it accounting for only 30% of connections. Talk about a cash cow!
Geographical Distribution
Guess who’s gonna rule the IoT roost? It’s the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, baby! They’re projected to account for a massive 61% of all connections by 2030. Why the APAC dominance? It’s all thanks to China’s early adoption of NB-IoT devices. But as China starts to hit saturation, India is stepping up to keep the growth train chugging along.
4G IoT Technologies: Near-Term Outlook
Don’t count 4G CAT-M and NB-IoT out just yet. ReTHINK Research says they’ve still got a bright future in the near term. Standardization efforts are underway within 5G to give NB-IoT a 5G makeover, including support for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), transparent roaming, and more.
The 5G RedCap Advantage
While 4G IoT is currently the top dog, 5G RedCap is gearing up to take the crown within the next decade. This transition is perfectly timed with the sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks, paving the way for 5G to lead the next wave of IoT innovation.
Additional Resources
Wanna dive deeper into the RedCap rabbit hole? Check out the executive summary of the research here (full version is paywalled, though).
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Conclusion
As the cellular IoT landscape evolves, 5G RedCap is poised to revolutionize the industry. With its higher revenue potential, improved connectivity, and a clear path forward as older networks retire, 5G RedCap is the future of IoT innovation. Buckle up, folks, because the 5G RedCap revolution is just getting started!