5G is rapidly evolving as a foundational technology in the telecommunications and enterprise sectors, enabling ultra-low latency, high throughput, and massive device connectivity. It plays a key role in powering applications such as private networks, industrial automation, real-time analytics, autonomous operations, and immersive experiences. Providers are helping clients unlock these benefits by offering end-to-end 5G engineering services, spanning device, network, and solution layers.
However, enterprises face significant challenges in realizing 5G’s full potential, such as architectural complexities, talent shortages, evolving standards, integration with cloud and edge infrastructure, and ensuring interoperability in multi-provider environments. Providers are addressing these issues through investments in labs, AI-led automation, IPs, and partnerships with OEMs, hyperscalers, and telecom providers.
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5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025
This report evaluates 20 5G engineering providers based on their capabilities and market impact. It highlights providers’ strengths and limitations in helping clients adopt, scale, and optimize 5G solutions across diverse use cases.
Scope
- Industry: ER&D
- Geography: global
- This assessment is based on Everest Group’s proprietary RFI process for the calendar year 2025, interactions with leading 5G engineering providers, client reference checks, and ongoing analysis of the engineering services market
Contents
In this report, we:
- Analyze the global 5G engineering services landscape
- Position 20 providers on the Everest Group PEAK Matrix® framework as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants
- Evaluate each provider’s market impact and vision and capability
- Compare providers’ key strengths and limitations
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What is the PEAK Matrix®?
The PEAK Matrix® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of service and technology providers based on their overall capability and market impact across different global services markets, classifying them into three categories: Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants.
