eMBB device market seen reaching $126.34 billion by 2030

The enhanced mobile broadband device market is forecast to grow from $53.69 billion in 2026 to $126.34 billion by 2030, driven by 5G rollout, faster data demand and more connected devices. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - Enhanced mobile broadband devices sit at the center of faster wireless access, higher network capacity and lower-latency connectivity. - The market’s growth reflects rising demand for streaming, gaming, virtual reality, industrial connectivity and other data-heavy uses. - Wider adoption of 5G infrastructure is expanding the addressable market for device makers, carriers and enterprise connectivity providers.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published its The Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) Device Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035. - The report estimates the eMBB device market will rise from $43.2 billion in 2025 to $53.69 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $126.34 billion by 2030. - The report puts the 2025-2026 growth rate at 24.3% and the 2026-2030 growth rate at 23.9%. - North America held the largest share of the eMBB device market in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region.

The details: - eMBB devices are wireless communication tools built to provide high-speed data connections, expanded network capacity and improved user experiences. - The devices use next-generation mobile technologies, high-bandwidth features and advanced wireless protocols. - The report ties near-term growth to smartphones, tablets, mobile multimedia consumption, faster data speeds, advanced wireless infrastructure and connected consumer devices. - The longer-term forecast is driven by demand for ultra-fast mobile broadband, data-heavy applications, 5G NR devices, reliable high-capacity connectivity and connected enterprise and industrial solutions. - The report flags broader use of 5G NR-enabled devices, more sophisticated connectivity features in consumer electronics, low-latency wireless transmission and multi-band high-capacity devices as emerging trends. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report also adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, and updated graphics and tables. - A free sample is available here. - The full report is available here.

Between the lines: - The forecast suggests eMBB devices are shifting from a consumer connectivity story to a broader infrastructure and enterprise story. - The 97.4% jump in Latin American 5G connections, from 38.5 million in 2023 to 76 million in 2024, shows how quickly network rollout can translate into device demand. - The regional split points to mature demand in North America and faster expansion potential in markets still building out 5G coverage.

What's next: - Further growth will likely depend on the pace of 5G deployment, device upgrades and adoption of high-bandwidth applications. - The report indicates continued momentum for multi-band, high-capacity and low-latency devices as networks expand. - The company invites readers to contact Saumya Sahay for more information by phone or email.