United Kingdom 5G Devices Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Form Factor (Modules, CPE (Indoor/Outdoor), Smartphone, Hotspots, Laptops, Industrial Grade CPE/Router/Gateway, and Other Form Factors), By Spectrum Support (Sub-6 GHz, mmWave, Both Spectrum Bands), and United Kingdom 5G Devices Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom 5G devices Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom 5G Devices Market Size was Estimated at USD 8200.67 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 26.57% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom 5G Devices Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 109489.80 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom 5G Devices Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 109489.80 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 26.57% from 2025 to 2035. 5G network infrastructure's ongoing expansion is one of the main factors driving the industry. Besides, governments and telecom corporations are making substantial investments to deploy 5G networks, which will increase capacity and coverage.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom 5G Devices Market Size refers to the segment of consumer and enterprise electronics designed to operate on fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks. These devices include smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers, and IoT modules that support 5G connectivity, enabling ultra-fast data speeds, low latency, and enhanced network reliability. The latest generation of wireless technology, 5G technology, gives consumers access to the quickest and safest cellular network. 5G technology is going to change how people connect, communicate, compute, and manage their connected devices, networks, and providers. Manufacturers of smart devices are integrating 5G technology into smartphones, tablets, and other communication devices to enhance performance through good communication services and fast Internet access. 5G gadget manufacturers improve the user experience by providing features like controlled and secure networking, ultra-secure hotspots, and quick document sharing. Moreover, the government support, such as an attempt to accelerate digital change nationwide, is the UK government's £40 million 5G Innovation Regions fund. This is launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the fund supports local and regional authorities in deploying advanced wireless technologies like 5G Standalone (SA), which boosts the market expansion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom 5G devices market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom 5G devices market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 United Kingdom 5G devices market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom 5G devices is influenced by because of the growing customer demand and extensive network with substantial investments. The market's growth has been supported by the region's proactive approach to the construction of 5G infrastructure, supportive legislative frameworks, and partnerships between telecom carriers and device makers. Customers are adopting 5G-capable gadgets as 5G networks become more widely available in European nations so as to benefit from increased connectivity, low latency, and faster internet speeds. This rising demand is fueling the 5G devices market's strong expansion in the UK, along with calculated incentives and technical projects.

Restraining Factors

Despite substantial growth, there are some obstacles, the high cost of infrastructure and the requirement for major network improvements pose serious financial issues. Additionally, the high incompatibilities with current hardware prevent significant consumer adoption, and worries about data security and privacy in 5G networks shrink the revenue generated.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom 5G devices market share is classified into form factor, and spectrum support.

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

The United Kingdom 5G devices market is divided by form factor into modules, CPE (indoor/outdoor), smartphone, hotspots, laptops, industrial grade CPE/router/gateway, and other form factors. Among these, the smartphone segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. These gadgets use 5G technology to provide improved connectivity, lower latency, and quicker internet speeds. The growing availability of reasonably priced 5G phones, which allow a wider range of customers to take advantage of 5G connectivity, is a notable development in this market. Demand for feature-rich smartphones is rising as more manufacturers release a variety of 5G smartphone models, which helps the mobile phone industry embrace 5G technology more widely.

• The mmwave segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom 5G devices market is segmented by spectrum support into sub-6 GHz, mmwave, and both spectrum bands. Among these, the mmwave segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Its particular characteristics and the rising need for high-speed, low-latency connectivity are boosting the segment growth. Operating at very high frequencies, MmWave technology provides noticeably greater transmission throughput than its sub-6 GHz contemporaries. The potential of mmWave to provide multi-gigabit data speeds becomes a key selling feature as businesses and consumers depend more and more on bandwidth-intensive applications like AR, VR, and streaming HD video.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom 5G devices 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

• Nothing Technology
• Bullitt Group
• Unlimit Solutions
• Cambridge Consultants
• Pragmatic Semiconductor
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In April 2025, the UK saw a rise in standalone 5G (5G SA), which is significant for mobile connectivity. The entire potential of the technology is unlocked by 5G SA, which uses a completely updated 5G core, in contrast to previous 5G rollouts that depended on 4G infrastructure (referred to as non-standalone 5G).

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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom 5G devices market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom 5G Devices Market, By Form Factor

• Modules
• CPE (Indoor/Outdoor)
• Smartphone
• Hotspots
• Laptops
• Industrial Grade CPE/Router/Gateway
• Other Form Factors

United Kingdom 5G Devices Market, By Spectrum Support

• Sub-6 GHz
• mmWave
• Both Spectrum Bands