Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market (2025-2031) | Outlook, Revenue, Growth, Trends, Size, Industry, Share, Companies, Analysis, Forecast & Value

Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Highlights

Topics Covered in the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Report

Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market report thoroughly covers the market By Communication Infrastructure, By Core Network, By Network Architecture, By Operational Frequency, and By End User. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Synopsis

Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market presents enormous potential for players within the industry. The development of smart cities, remote work, online education, and telehealth solutions are immediately becoming necessities in response to the pandemic. To ensure success within the Philippine 5G market, industry players will need to ensure affordability, availability of devices and communication infrastructure, and appropriate talent to build and maintain the infrastructure.

According to 6Wresearch, the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period of 2025-2031.  The government, through the Department of Information and Communications Technology, has placed the development of an advanced digital infrastructure as a top priority. Telcos in the Philippines have already begun collaboration with global tech giants to bring 5G to the country. The deployment of 5G is viewed as a critical step in enabling smart cities, the IoT, and other applications that require data transmission speeds and highly reliable connectivity. Additionally, COVID-19 further emphasized the significance of digital transformation in the Philippines, with the pandemic prompting more significant adoption of e-commerce and work-from-home solutions. Apart from this, a considerable shift towards digital operations and consumer behavior has increased the demand for remote work and online education. Smart cities' development is also a significant trend, with 5G serving as the enabler for connected devices and better IoT solutions. The pandemic emphasized the need for robust and flexible communication infrastructure to enable remote work, online education, and telehealth solutions. However, a major challenge facing the industry is the high capital expenditure required to construct and deploy 5G infrastructure. The limited availability of 5G-enabled devices and the lack of skilled talent capable of implementing 5G plans have slowed trials and implementations. Nevertheless, several opportunities lie within the Philippines 5G infrastructure industry. The roll-out of 5G network services presents an opportunity for infrastructure vendors, service providers, and enterprises to create content, applications, and services that cater to the increased data speed and reliability needs of the public and businesses.

Government policies and schemes introduced in the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market 

The Philippine government has been keen on providing support to the development of 5G infrastructure in the country. In 2019, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) released the National 5-Year Digital Transformation Plan which aims to set the foundation for the country's digitalization initiatives, including the establishment of a robust 5G network. Moreover, the government also recognizes the importance of investing in telecommunications infrastructure to strengthen the country's competitiveness in the global market. To support the development of 5G infrastructure, the government also rolled out various schemes and incentives. One of which is the Common Tower Policy, signed in 2021, which allows for the construction of shared telecommunications towers and fiber optic cables. This policy aims to facilitate faster and more efficient deployment of 5G infrastructure by reducing the costs and avoiding duplications in network construction.

Key Players in the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market

Several key players in the telecommunications industry have been actively investing in 5G infrastructure to contribute in the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Growth. Globe Telecom and PLDT, for instance, have been conducting 5G trials in various cities in the country since 2018. In 2021, Globe launched its 5G network in select areas in Metro Manila and key regions, providing ultra-fast internet speeds to its subscribers.

Future Insights of the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market

The Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market shows promising growth potential, driven by the increasing demand for faster and more efficient technology services in the country. Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. This forecast is primarily driven by the increasing number of mobile subscribers, the increasing adoption of IoT devices, and the government's initiatives to promote the development of 5G infrastructure. The deployment of 5G infrastructure also presents new opportunities for various industries such as healthcare, education, and entertainment, among others. With faster internet speeds, healthcare providers, for instance, can offer telemedicine services to a wider range of patients, bringing healthcare closer to homes.

Market by Communication Infrastructure

According to Swati, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, the small cells are the fastest-growing communication infrastructure in the Philippines 5G infrastructure market due to the increasing demand for faster and more reliable connectivity in crowded cities and popular public places.

Market by Core Network

By Core Network, the SDN is growing more rapidly due to its ability to manage 5G traffic more effectively and efficiently.

Market by Network Architecture

By Network Architecture, the 5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined) segment is expected to dominate the Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Share due to its better interoperability with the existing 4G LTE and easy adoption by network providers.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

• 10 Years Market Numbers.
• Historical Data Starting from2021 to 2024.
• Base Year: 2024.
• Forecast Data until 2031.
• Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
• Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Outlook
• Market Size of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market, 2024
• Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market, 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Trend Evolution
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Drivers and Challenges
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Price Trends
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Porter's Five Forces
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Industry Life Cycle
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Communication Infrastructure for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Small Cell for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Macro Cell for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Core Network for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Network Function Virtualization (NFV) for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Network Architecture for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By 5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined) for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By 5G Standalone (NR + Core) for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Operational Frequency for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Sub 6 GHz for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Above 6 GHz for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By End User for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Residential for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Commercial for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Industrial for the Period 2021-2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of Philippines 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Government for the Period 2021-2031
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Import Export Trade Statistics
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Communication Infrastructure
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Core Network
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Network Architecture
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Operational Frequency
• Market Opportunity Assessment By End User
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Top Companies Market Share
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Company Profiles
• Philippines 5G Infrastructure Key Strategic Recommendations

Market Covered

The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:

By Communication Infrastructure

• Small Cell
• Macro Cell

By Core Network

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

By Network Architecture

• 5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined)
• 5G Standalone (NR + Core)

By Operational Frequency

• Sub 6 GHz
• Above 6 GHz

By End User

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Government