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2026 Global M2M/IoT Communications Market Report (11th Edition) | Global Cellular IoT Subscribers Forecast to Reach 6.5 Billion by 2030

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T AT&T is mentioned as a mobile operator in the Americas region, indicating its participation in the growing cellular IoT market. The article does not provide specific performance data or outlook for AT&T. VZ Verizon is listed as a mobile operator in the Americas, suggesting its involvement in the expanding cellular IoT communications market. The article does not offer specific details on Verizon's performance or future prospects. TMUS T-Mobile USA is identified as a mobile operator in the Americas, placing it within the context of the growing cellular IoT market. The article does not provide specific sentiment or performance indicators for T-Mobile USA. IRDM Iridium is listed as a North American satellite operator, highlighting its presence in the satellite IoT communications market. The article does not offer specific sentiment or performance data for Iridium. VSAT Viasat is listed as a North American satellite operator, placing it within the context of the satellite IoT communications market. The article does not include specific sentiment or performance information for Viasat. SMTC Semtech is mentioned as an IoT managed service provider in the Americas. The article does not provide specific sentiment or performance details for Semtech, but its inclusion suggests relevance in the IoT connectivity space.

2026 Global M2M/IoT Communications Market Report (11th Edition) | Global Cellular IoT Subscribers Forecast to Reach 6.5 Billion by 2030 Dublin, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The Global M2M/IoT Communications Market - 11th Edition" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This 260-page research report delivers a global assessment of the M2M and cellular IoT communications market, with a primary focus on mobile operators and IoT connectivity providers. It includes regional market analysis, operator business KPIs, technology adoption updates, industry trends and forecasts for cellular IoT subscribers through the end of 2030.

The global cellular Internet of Things (IoT) market continued to expand in 2025, with the number of cellular IoT subscribers increasing by 11% to reach 4.2 billion at the end of the year. Sustained adoption across industries and regions is expected to support further growth through 2030, reinforcing the importance of cellular connectivity within the global IoT communications ecosystem.

According to the latest market forecast, global cellular IoT subscribers will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% between 2025 and 2030. The total subscriber base is projected to reach 6.5 billion by the end of the forecast period, representing an increase of approximately 2.3 billion connections from the 2025 level.

The new 260-page report provides an in-depth assessment of the global machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT communications market from the mobile operator perspective. It examines cellular IoT market trends, operator performance, connectivity strategies, technology adoption and regional developments, supported by comprehensive statistical data and forecasts through 2030.

Coverage spans all major world regions and vertical markets, enabling readers to evaluate how the competitive landscape is evolving as mobile operators and IoT connectivity providers adapt their strategies. The report also reviews the adoption of 5G and low-power wide-area networking standards, highlighting their role in the continued development of cellular IoT services.

Key highlights of the cellular IoT market report include:

The analysis offers insight into how leading mobile operators are positioning their IoT businesses and responding to changes in technology, demand and competitive conditions. Operator-level performance indicators support comparisons between major market participants, while regional statistics provide a structured view of cellular IoT adoption around the world.

With cellular IoT subscribers forecast to maintain steady growth over the next five years, mobile operators, connectivity providers, technology vendors, investors and enterprise decision-makers require current market intelligence to guide strategic planning. The report brings together operator strategies, business metrics, technology developments and long-term forecasts in a single resource.

The publication is intended for organizations seeking reliable data on global cellular IoT market growth, 5G IoT adoption, LPWA networking, mobile operator IoT strategies and regional connectivity trends. Its combination of quantitative market data and strategic analysis provides a detailed foundation for evaluating opportunities through 2030.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Wide Area Networks for the Internet of Things

1.1 3GPP family of cellular technologies

1.1.1 3GPP Release 13 (2016) - Introducing LTE-M and NB-IoT

1.1.2 3GPP Release 14 (2017) - IoT enhancements and C-V2X

1.1.3 3GPP Release 15 (2019) - The first phase of 5G specifications

1.1.4 3GPP Release 16 (2020) - URLLC and 5G NR C-V2X

1.1.5 3GPP Release 17 (2022) - RedCap and NTN communications

1.1.6 3GPP Release 18 (2024) - The first 5G-Advanced specifications and eRedCap

1.1.7 3GPP Release 19 (2025) - Ambient IoT as a new low-power cellular IoT class

1.1.8 Network footprint

1.1.9 2G/3G mobile networks

1.1.10 4G mobile networks

1.1.11 4G/5G mobile IoT networks (LTE-M and NB-IoT)

1.1.12 5G mobile networks

1.2 LPWA and satellite technologies

1.2.1 LoRa

1.2.2 Sigfox

1.2.3 Satellite networks

1.3 IoT connectivity management platforms and eSIM solutions

1.3.1 IoT connectivity management platforms

1.3.2 SIM and eSIM solutions

1.4 International coverage and alliances

1.4.1 Roaming and international coverage

1.4.2 Mobile operator alliances

2 Europe

2.1 Regional market trends

2.1.1 Western Europe

2.1.2 Central and Eastern Europe

2.2 Mobile operators

2.2.1 A1 Telekom Austria

2.2.2 Altice Group

2.2.3 Bouygues Telecom

2.2.4 BT Group

2.2.5 CK Hutchison Group Telecom

2.2.6 Deutsche Telekom

2.2.7 KPN

2.2.8 OV (Manx Telecom)

2.2.9 MegaFon

2.2.10 MTS

2.2.11 Orange

2.2.12 DEEP (POST Luxembourg)

2.2.13 Proximus

2.2.14 Tele2

2.2.15 Telecom Italia

2.2.16 Telefonica

2.2.17 Telenor

2.2.18 Telia Company

2.2.19 Vodafone

2.3 IoT managed service providers

2.3.1 1GLOBAL

2.3.2 1NCE

2.3.3 1oT

2.3.4 Airnity

2.3.5 BICS

2.3.6 Com4 (Wireless Logic)

2.3.7 CSL Group

2.3.8 Cubic3

2.3.9 emnify

2.3.10 Eseye

2.3.11 floLIVE

2.3.12 Freeeway

2.3.13 Giesecke+Devrient

2.3.14 iBASIS

2.3.15 Onomondo

2.3.16 Pelion

2.3.17 Velos IoT

2.3.18 Wireless Logic

2.4 LPWA networks

2.4.1 LoRa networks

2.4.2 Sigfox and network partners

3 The Americas

3.1 Regional market trends

3.1.1 United States and Canada

3.1.2 Brazil

3.1.3 Rest of Latin America

3.2 Mobile operators

3.2.1 AT&T

3.2.2 Bell

3.2.3 Verizon

3.2.4 T-Mobile USA

3.2.5 Rogers Communications

3.2.6 TELUS

3.2.7 America Movil

3.2.8 Vivo (Telefonica Brasil)

3.2.9 Other mobile operators in Latin America

3.3 IoT managed service providers

3.3.1 Aeris

3.3.2 Hologram

3.3.3 Kajeet

3.3.4 KORE Wireless

3.3.5 Monogoto

3.3.6 Semtech

3.3.7 Simplex Wireless

3.3.8 Teal

3.3.9 Telit Cinterion

3.4 LPWA networks

3.4.1 LoRa networks

3.4.2 Sigfox and network partners

4 Asia-Pacific

4.1 Regional market trends

4.1.1 China

4.1.2 India

4.1.3 Japan and South Korea

4.1.4 Australia and New Zealand

4.1.5 Southeast Asia

4.2 Mobile operators

4.2.1 China Mobile

4.2.2 China Unicom

4.2.3 China Telecom

4.2.4 KDDI

4.2.5 KT

4.2.6 NTT

4.2.7 Singtel

4.2.8 SK Telecom

4.2.9 SoftBank

4.2.10 Telstra

4.2.11 Vodafone Idea

4.3 IoT managed service providers

4.3.1 Lenovo Connect

4.3.2 Plintron

4.3.3 Quectel

4.3.4 Soracom

4.3.5 Tata Communications

4.4 LPWA networks

4.4.1 LoRa networks

4.4.2 Sigfox networks

5 Middle East & Africa

5.1 Regional market trends

5.1.1 Middle East

5.1.2 Africa

5.2 Mobile operators

5.2.1 e&

5.2.2 MTN

5.2.3 Ooredoo

5.2.4 Turkcell

5.2.5 Vodacom

5.2.6 Zain

5.3 IoT managed service providers

5.3.1 SIMcontrol

5.4 LPWA networks

5.4.1 LoRa networks

5.4.2 Sigfox networks

6 Satellite IoT Communications

6.1 Introduction to satellite IoT networks

6.2 Market analysis

6.3 Satellite IoT operator market shares

6.4 European satellite operators

6.4.1 Astrocast

6.4.2 Kineis

6.4.3 Lacuna Space

6.4.4 OQ Technology

6.4.5 Sateliot

6.4.6 SES

6.4.7 Additional satellite connectivity providers

6.5 North American satellite operators

6.5.1 Globalstar

6.5.2 Iridium

6.5.3 Ligado Networks

6.5.4 Lynk

6.5.5 Orbcomm

6.5.6 Skylo

6.5.7 Starlink (SpaceX)

6.5.8 Viasat

6.5.9 Additional satellite connectivity providers

6.6 Chinese satellite operators

6.6.1 Commsat

6.6.2 Galaxy Space

6.6.3 Guowang

6.6.4 Head Aerospace

6.6.5 Honghu-3

6.6.6 Qianfan

6.6.7 Additional satellite connectivity providers

6.7 Rest of World satellite operators

6.7.1 Innova Space

6.7.2 Myriota

6.7.3 Plan-S

6.7.4 Thuraya (Space42)

6.7.5 Additional satellite connectivity providers

7 Market Forecasts and Trends

7.1 Industry trends

7.1.1 Top ten connectivity providers manage 3.7 billion cellular IoT connections

7.1.2 IoT connectivity revenues continue to grow slower than connections

7.1.3 IoT managed service providers connect 250+ million cellular devices

7.1.4 The international connectivity segment is evolving

7.1.5 eSIMs and fragmentation of CMPs drive the need for orchestration capabilities

7.1.6 IoT MVNOs are driving consolidation in the IoT connectivity market

7.1.7 SGP.32 disaggregates the IoT connectivity value chain

7.1.8 Satellite IoT players leverage mobile operators and MVNOs as sales channel .

7.1.9 New entrants disrupt distribution channels

7.2 Geographic markets

7.2.1 Global market summary

7.2.2 Europe

7.2.3 North America

7.2.4 Latin America

7.2.5 Asia-Pacific

7.2.6 Middle East & Africa

7.3 Vertical markets

7.3.1 Connected cars on the rise

7.3.2 Data consumption of connected cars will grow significantly

7.3.3 Motor-powered two-wheeler telematics adoption picks up speed

7.3.4 Telematics giants increasingly dominate the fleet management industry

7.3.5 The opportunity to create smarter and safer cities

7.3.6 Smart metering turns to new LPWA options for deployments in the 2020s

7.3.7 Asset tracking to drive the second wave of LPWA deployments

7.3.8 Connected healthcare reaches the masses

7.3.9 Steady uptake of cellular connectivity in the POS terminal market

7.3.10 Home energy and EV charging solutions to become new volume segments

7.4 Technology trends

7.4.1 Cellular technologies dominate wireless IoT

7.4.2 IoT CMPs move towards AI-assisted operations

7.4.3 NB-IoT uptake is growing on a project-by-project basis

7.4.4 RedCap will accelerate the adoption of 5G in IoT

7.4.5 Distributed core networks facilitate global IoT connectivity services

7.4.6 The SGP.32 specification will lower the barriers for eSIM adoption in IoT

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/bya8dv

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