North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Active RIS, Semi-passive RIS, Passive RIS, and Others), By Application (Wireless Communications, Radar Systems, Satellite Communications, Indoor Positioning, Energy Harvesting, and Others), and North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.63 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 22.51% from 2025 to 2035
• The North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 15.21 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Is Anticipated To Reach USD 15.21 Billion By 2035, Growing At a CAGR of 22.51% From 2025 to 2035. The primary drivers of the market are 5G/6G deployment, demand for energy-efficient wireless networks, smart city initiatives, defence and satellite applications, and the rise of IoT and AI-powered connectivity solutions.

Market Overview

The North American Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) Hardware Market Size involves with developing and deploying physical components such as panels, controllers, antennas, sensors, and integrated circuits that enable RIS technology, which employs programmable meta-materials to dynamically control electromagnetic waves for improved wireless communication. This market is being driven by applications in 5G/6G networks, smart cities, IoT ecosystems, defense, healthcare, and transportation, all with the goal of improving coverage, efficiency, energy savings, and secure communication across several sectors. Moreover, RIS technology, which uses engineered surfaces to dynamically manipulate electromagnetic waves, is changing the landscape of 5G, 6G, and beyond. With rising demand for high-speed, dependable connection in both urban and rural areas, the market is expanding rapidly, fueled by technology breakthroughs, government initiatives, and industrial expenditures. As North America continues to lead in innovation and deployment, the RIS hardware market is primed to reimagine wireless networks, improve security, and allow next-generation applications such as self-driving cars, Internet of Things, and augmented reality. The market's trajectory reflects a combination of technology advances, strategic alliances, and a favorable regulatory environment, with North America emerging as a global leader in RIS adoption and development.

North American hardware funding emphasizes AI infrastructure and quantum tech over niche RIS, with examples like QuEra Computing's $230M venture round (Boston, neutral-atom quantum) and Verkada's $200M Series E (San Mateo, security hardware). Telecom innovators indirectly support RIS via 5G expansions, but pure RIS plays lag behind due to early-stage commercialization challenges.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the market for the North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the North America reconfigurable intelligent surfaces RIS hardware market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the North America reconfigurable intelligent surfaces RIS hardware market.

Driving Factors

The North American Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) Hardware Market Size is being driven by the deployment of 5G and forthcoming 6G networks, increased need for energy-efficient communication systems, and the rapid growth of smart cities and IoT ecosystems. The defense and aerospace sectors are also boosting adoption with radar and satellite communications applications, while healthcare and transportation gain from increased connectivity and low-latency communication. Together, these features position RIS hardware as a critical facilitator of next-generation wireless infrastructure in the region.

Restraining Factors

The North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size faces key restraints such as high implementation costs, technological complexity, lack of standardization, integration challenges with existing networks, and limited awareness among end-users.

Market segmentation

The North America reconfigurable intelligent surfaces RIS hardware market share is classified into type and application.

• The passive RIS segment held a substantial share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size is divided by type into active RIS, semi-passive RIS, passive RIS, and others. Among these, the passive RIS segment held a substantial share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment is driven by It is a less expensive alternative to active systems, easier to construct and operate, and has experienced rapid adoption in telecom and smart city programs that require wide-area coverage. Its practical uses include improving 5G connectivity in crowded metropolitan areas, enhancing IoT networks, and facilitating smart building integration.

• The wireless communications segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces RIS Hardware Market Size  is segmented by application into wireless communications, radar systems, satellite communications, indoor positioning, energy harvesting, and others. Among these, the wireless communications segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. This is the dominant segment because it is widely used to improve 5G and develop 6G networks by increasing coverage, capacity, and energy efficiency. Adoption is led by telecom carriers and smart city programs, with applications such as signal reflection in dense metropolitan areas, IoT connectivity, smart building integration, and industrial automation driving demand. This area is likely to maintain its lead until 2033, as wireless communication remains the driving engine for RIS growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within North America reconfigurable intelligent surfaces RIS hardware market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Qualcomm
• Intel Corporation
• Cisco Systems
• Keysight Technologies
• Metawave Corporation
• Anokiwave
• Pivotal Commware
• Kumu Networks
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In March 2025, Samsung Electronics introduced a RIS-enabled metasurface module designed for next-generation base stations, aimed at optimizing beam steering in dense North American urban environments. Building on this momentum, Verizon entered into a contract with Qualcomm to deploy RIS-based beamforming solutions across commercial corridors in the United States, marking the start of large-scale field trials and signaling a significant step toward mainstream adoption of RIS technology in wireless communications.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at North America, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the North America reconfigurable intelligent surfaces RIS hardware market based on the below-mentioned segments:

North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces Ris Hardware Market, By Type

• Active Ris
• Semi-Passive Ris
• Passive Ris
• Others

North America Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces Ris Hardware Market, By Application

• Wireless Communications
• Radar Systems
• Satellite Communications
• Indoor Positioning
• Energy Harvesting
• Others