South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market Zooming 14X to Cross USD 751 Million by 2031

Published | 13 August 2025

South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market is flourishing, because of increasing investments by operators in 5G network, strategic partnerships, a rising demand from the mining, ports, and industrial sectors, and the growing popularity of fixed wireless access.

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market size at USD 53.9 million in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, BlueWeave expects South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market size to boom at a robust CAGR of 45.7% reaching a value of USD 751.29 million by 2031. The growth of Standalone 5G Network Market in South Africa is propelled by the shift to dedicated 5G core infrastructure, enabling ultra-fast speeds and low latency, which creates opportunities across various sectors like mining and smart cities. A key example is MTN South Africa's November 2024 demonstration with ZTE, where they achieved a record 9.2 Gbps download speed and showcased transformative applications. Ongoing operator-vendor collaborations and rising enterprise adoption are expected to accelerate deployment, strengthening the digital economy and paving the way for future technologies.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market

Intensifying geopolitical tensions could disrupt the growth of South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market by disrupting global supply chains, delaying equipment procurement, and increasing operational costs. Restrictions on trade, sanctions, and strained international relations may limit access to advanced 5G components and technologies from key global suppliers. Such tensions can also deter foreign investments, slowing down infrastructure rollout and innovation. Furthermore, uncertainty in global markets can lead to currency fluctuations, affecting project budgets and import costs. As 5G deployment heavily depends on global collaboration and technology transfer, geopolitical instability poses a substantial challenge to timely and cost-effective network expansion in South Africa.

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Solutions Segment Holds Largest Market Share

The solutions segment dominates South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market by component. Solutions include 5G radio access networks (RAN), 5G core networks, and supporting infrastructure like backhaul and switches. Its growth is primarily fueled by the extensive deployment of 5G RAN and core systems, which involves incorporating numerous microcell and small cell base stations. The 5G core offers key advantages such as ultra-low latency, faster data speeds, and edge computing capabilities. These features are driving adoption among enterprises that are looking to enhance operational efficiency and performance through advanced standalone 5G network capabilities.

Competitive Landscape

Major companies in South Africa Standalone 5G Network Market include MTN Group Ltd, Vodacom Group Ltd, Telkom SA SOC Ltd, Cell C Ltd, Rain (Pty) Ltd, Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE Corporation, and NEC XON. The presence of high number of companies intensify the market competition as they compete to gain a significant market share. These companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches to further enhance their market share.

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