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The Cellular IoT and LPWA Chipset and Module Market (10th Edition) | Industry Forecast to Reach 1.32 Billion Annual Module Shipments by 2030

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QCOM Qualcomm is listed as a leading semiconductor vendor in the cellular IoT chipset market, indicating its involvement and potential share in this growing sector. SWKS While not explicitly named, Skyworks Solutions is a major player in the semiconductor industry and likely involved in the cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market discussed in the report. NXPI NXP Semiconductors is a significant player in the automotive and IoT semiconductor space, and its involvement is implied in the growth of the cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market. MRVL Marvell Technology is involved in semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure and is likely a participant in the expanding cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market. INTC Intel, a major semiconductor manufacturer, is likely involved in the cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market, although not explicitly mentioned. TXN Texas Instruments, a key semiconductor supplier, is likely a participant in the growing cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market. MCHP Microchip Technology, a provider of microcontroller, analog and interface products, is likely involved in the cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market. ON ON Semiconductor, a supplier of semiconductor-based solutions, is likely a player in the expanding cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market. STM STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, is likely involved in the cellular IoT and LPWA chipset market discussed in the report. NWSA News Corp is mentioned as the publisher of the article, but this does not reflect on its stock performance or market position in the IoT sector.

The Cellular IoT and LPWA Chipset and Module Market (10th Edition) | Industry Forecast to Reach 1.32 Billion Annual Module Shipments by 2030 Dublin, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The Cellular IoT and LPWA Chipset and Module Market - 10th Edition" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Global demand for IoT wide area networking technology is entering a sustained growth phase, driven by expanding connected device deployments and continued adoption of cellular and non-3GPP low-power wide-area (LPWA) technologies. Annual shipments of cellular and non-3GPP LPWA IoT modules are forecast to increase from 909 million units in 2025 to 1.32 billion units in 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.

A new 150-page IoT market research report and accompanying database provide detailed analysis of the technologies, vendors and vertical markets shaping this expansion. The research covers cellular IoT chipset and module shipments across more than 30 device types, 10 connectivity technologies and six regional markets, offering a comprehensive resource for companies operating throughout the global IoT ecosystem.

The report presents historical data and forecasts for the period from 2018 to 2030. Shipment data is segmented by region, industry vertical, device category and connectivity technology, enabling stakeholders to assess market development and identify emerging growth opportunities. Coverage includes both established IoT applications and evolving use cases influenced by new cellular standards and LPWA network deployments.

Detailed market share analysis examines the competitive positions of leading cellular IoT chipset and module vendors. Updated supplier profiles provide insight into the companies developing and commercialising IoT connectivity solutions, including their market presence, technology portfolios and strategic positioning. The research also compares key technologies and standards to support informed product development, procurement and investment decisions.

Key highlights of the IoT wide area networking report include:

The transition toward 5G IoT connectivity is a central focus of the research. The report tracks adoption trends for 5G eMBB, 5G RedCap and 5G eRedCap, alongside established LPWA technologies such as NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRa and Sigfox. This combined perspective provides visibility into how different connectivity options are progressing across device categories, industries and geographic markets.

Regional analysis across six major markets allows organisations to compare IoT module shipment patterns and technology adoption at a global level. The database supports detailed evaluation of changing demand, vendor performance and the connectivity technologies expected to influence IoT device deployments through the end of the decade.

Designed for IoT chipset manufacturers, module suppliers, device vendors, network operators, technology companies, investors and industry analysts, the report delivers actionable intelligence on the global cellular IoT and LPWA market. Its combination of historical shipment data, market forecasts, competitive analysis and supplier profiles offers a detailed view of the opportunities emerging as annual IoT module shipments advance toward 1.32 billion units in 2030.

Key Topics Covered

1 Wide Area Networks for the Internet of Things

1.1 Which things will be connected to wide area networks?

1.1.1 Utility meters

1.1.2 Motor vehicles

1.1.3 Buildings

1.1.4 Asset tracking and supply chain visibility

1.1.5 The opportunity to create smarter and safer cities

1.1.6 The convergence of IoT and AI

1.2 What are the technology options?

1.2.1 Network deployment models

1.2.2 Licensed and unlicensed frequency bands

1.2.3 Cost comparison for cellular and LPWA technologies

1.3 Which are the leading technology ecosystems?

2.1 Technology characteristics

2.1.1 3GPP Release 13 (2016) - Introducing LTE-M and NB-IoT

2.1.2 3GPP Release 14 (2017) - IoT enhancements and C-V2X

2.1.3 3GPP Release 15 (2019) - The first phase of 5G specifications

2.1.4 3GPP Release 16 (2020) - URLLC and 5G NR C-V2X

2.1.5 3GPP Release 17 (2022) - RedCap and NTN communications

2.1.6 3GPP Release 18 (2024) - The first 5G-Advanced specifications and eRedCap .

2.1.7 3GPP Release 19 (2025) - Ambient IoT as a new low-power cellular IoT class

2.2 Network footprint

2.2.1 2G/3G mobile networks

2.2.2 4G LTE mobile networks

2.2.3 4G/5G mobile IoT networks (LTE-M and NB-IoT)

2.2.4 5G mobile networks

2.3 Semiconductor vendors

2.3.1 Altair Semiconductor

2.3.2 ASR Microelectronics

2.3.3 Eigencomm

2.3.4 HiSilicon

2.3.5 MediaTek

2.3.6 MLINK

2.3.7 Qualcomm

2.3.8 Samsung Electronics

2.3.9 Sequans Communications

2.3.10 UNISOC

2.3.11 Xinyi Information Technology

2.3.12 Other semiconductor vendors

2.4 Module vendors

2.4.1 Cavli Wireless

2.4.2 China Mobile IoT

2.4.3 Eagle Wireless

2.4.4 Fibocom

2.4.5 Kontron

2.4.6 Lierda

2.4.7 MeiG Smart Technology

2.4.8 Murata

2.4.9 Neoway

2.4.10 Nordic Semiconductor

2.4.11 Quectel

2.4.12 Rolling Wireless

2.4.13 Semtech

2.4.14 Sunsea AIoT (SIMCom & Longsung)

2.4.15 Telit Cinterion

2.4.16 Trasna

2.4.17 ZxInfoTek

2.4.18 Other cellular IoT module vendors

3 LoRa and LoRaWAN Ecosystem

3.1 Technology characteristics

3.2 Network footprint

3.2.1 Europe

3.2.2 Asia-Pacific

3.2.3 The Americas

3.2.4 Middle East & Africa

3.3 Semiconductor and module vendors

3.3.1 Semtech

3.3.2 Other semiconductor vendors

3.3.3 LoRa module vendors

4 Sigfox Ecosystem

4.1 Technology characteristics

4.2 Network footprint

4.2.1 Europe

4.2.2 The Americas

4.2.3 Asia-Pacific

4.2.4 Middle East & Africa

4.2.5 UnaBiz partners with the LoRaWAN ecosystem

4.2.6 Examples of major Sigfox use cases

4.3 Semiconductor and module vendors

4.3.1 Semiconductor vendors

4.3.2 Sigfox module vendors

5 Emerging Low-Power IoT Connectivity Ecosystems

5.1 IEEE 802.15.4

5.1.1 Connectivity stacks based on 802.15.4

5.1.2 Network footprint

5.2 Wirepas Mesh

5.3 DECT-2020 NR (NR+)

5.4 Mioty

5.5 Chipset and module vendors

6 Market Forecasts and Trends

6.1 Market summary

6.2 The cellular IoT device market

6.2.1 The cellular IoT chipset market shares

6.2.2 Cellular IoT module market shares

6.2.3 Automotive cellular IoT chipset market shares

6.2.4 NAD module market shares

6.3 The cellular IoT technology landscape

6.4 Cellular IoT regional market trends

6.4.1 Europe

6.4.2 North America

6.4.3 Latin America

6.4.4 China

6.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

6.4.6 Middle East & Africa

6.5 The LoRa device market

6.6 The Sigfox device market

6.7 Emerging low-power IoT connectivity technologies

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/w1imvn

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