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Radio Access Technology Report

: Analysis on the Market, Trends, and Technologies
415
TOTAL COMPANIES
Established
Topic Size
Strong
ANNUAL GROWTH
Plummeting
trending indicator
18.4B
TOTAL FUNDING
Mature
Topic Maturity
Hyped
TREND HYPE
5.1K
Monthly Search Volume
Updated: September 29, 2025

The radio access technology landscape is undergoing a silent reconfiguration, shifting from isolated hardware solutions to integrated, intelligent connectivity platforms, with 6524 articles and 394 companies actively driving this transformation. The global Open RAN market is projected to reach $23.1 billion by 2028, reflecting a 64.4% CAGR as mobile carriers seek interoperable, software-defined network architectures Global Open Radio Access Network Market Report 2022. Total funding across 73 radio access technology ventures has reached $503 million, underscoring strong investor interest in dynamic spectrum management, cloud-native RAN deployments, and AI-driven network optimization.

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Topic Dominance Index of Radio Access Technology

The Dominance Index for Radio Access Technology delivers a multidimensional view by integrating data from three key viewpoints: published articles, companies founded, and global search trends

Dominance Index growth in the last 5 years: -28.9%
Growth per month: -0.57%

Key Activities and Applications

  • Network Extension and Interoperability: Bridging disparate radio systems and extending coverage through crossband repeaters and interoperability gateways, notably by Radio Systems Technologies Pty Ltd with its “SmartBridge” solutions.
  • Small Cell and In-Building Coverage: Deploying small cells, femtocells, and repeaters to improve indoor and urban area coverage, as provided by RadioAccess B.V. through its private GSM and LTE systems.
  • Software-Defined Radios (SDR): Enabling multi-mode, software-configurable radio platforms for consumer, commercial, and defence applications, pioneered by AeroStream Communications with its CommRadio brand of SDRs.
  • Embedded RF Modules for IoT: Supplying compact, low-power RF modules that integrate seamlessly into IoT devices, a specialty of Radiometrix Limited with its ISM-band FM modules.
  • AIoT and RF Engineering as a Service: Offering turnkey RF design and AI-powered IoT integration platforms that eliminate upfront engineering complexity, as delivered by RadioFaaS – IoT ODM & Engineering Designs Services.

Technologies and Methodologies

  • Software-Defined Radio (SDR): Modular radio architectures programmable via software, enabling rapid deployment of new standards and protocols, championed by Feron Technologies P.C.
  • Digital Mobile Radio (DMR): ETSI-standardized digital radio offering enhanced spectral efficiency and interoperability, promoted by the DMR Association.
  • Radio over IP (RoIP): Converging radio networks with IP transport to enable flexible, location-independent communication, as implemented by Critical RF Inc..
  • AIoT & RF Engineering as a Service (RF-EaaS): Platforms combining AI, cloud analytics, and ODM services to simplify IoT solution design, delivered by RadioFaaS.
  • Advanced Antenna Systems: Smart, adaptive antennas and beamforming techniques that dynamically optimize coverage and mitigate interference, developed by Radio Innovation Sweden AB.

Radio Access Technology Funding

A total of 60 Radio Access Technology companies have received funding.
Overall, Radio Access Technology companies have raised $18.4B.
Companies within the Radio Access Technology domain have secured capital from 335 funding rounds.
The chart shows the funding trendline of Radio Access Technology companies over the last 5 years

Funding growth in the last 5 years: 2407.28%
Growth per month: 5.81%

Radio Access Technology Companies

  • Radiometrix Limited
    Based in the UK, Radiometrix specializes in ISM-band/FM low-power radio modules for OEMs worldwide. Its off-the-shelf VHF/UHF modules serve licence-exempt and licensed applications, accelerating IoT deployments with customizable, high-quality RF building blocks.

  • AeroStream Communications
    AeroStream develops the CommRadio line of software-defined radios, offering next-gen digital radio platforms with performance defined by software alone. Its SDRs support multiple modes and facilitate “antenna-to-bits” integration for consumer, commercial, and defence uses.

  • RadioFaaS – IoT ODM & Engineering Designs Services
    RadioFaaS provides an AIoT platform and RF Engineering as a Service, guiding customers through connectivity selection (BLE, LPWAN, 4G/5G) and delivering plug-and-play solutions without requiring in-house RF expertise.

  • ranLOS
    Focused on over-the-air (OTA) testing, ranLOS offers cost-effective solutions for antenna and wireless performance testing across industries such as automotive and defence. Its turnkey OTA systems reduce development time and ensure reliable connectivity under real-world conditions.

  • Radio Innovation Sweden AB
    Radio Innovation designs a patented antenna solution that multiplies mobile coverage by five times compared to conventional antennas. This technology lowers total cost of ownership for MNOs and enables profitable connectivity in previously uneconomic areas.

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415 Radio Access Technology Companies

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Radio Access Technology Investors

The Investors tool by TrendFeedr offers a detailed perspective on 303 Radio Access Technology investors and their funding activities. Utilize this tool to dissect investment patterns and gain actionable insights into the financial landscape of Radio Access Technology.

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303 Radio Access Technology Investors

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Radio Access Technology News

TrendFeedr’s News feature allows you to access 6.6K Radio Access Technology articles as well as a detailed look at both historical trends and current market dynamics. This tool is essential for professionals seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.

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6.6K Radio Access Technology News Articles

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Executive Summary

The future of radio access technology hinges on integrated, intelligent platforms that unify spectrum management, software-defined radio, and AI-powered network optimization. Companies that deliver end-to-end solutions – from advanced antennas through cloud-native RAN orchestration – will define industry standards and secure market leadership. Conversely, standalone component providers must evolve into interoperable “ingredients” within broader ecosystems to remain viable. As spectrum scarcity and demand for ubiquitous connectivity intensify, strategic alignment with platform-centric paradigms and dynamic spectrum solutions will be decisive for long-term success.

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