5G Edge Cloud Network and Services Market Outlook:
5G Edge Cloud Network and Services Market size is valued at USD 7.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach a valuation of USD 40.9 billion by the end of 2035, rising at a CAGR of 18.5% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of 5G edge cloud network and services is assessed at USD 8.9 billion.
The 5G edge cloud network and services market is experiencing steady growth, fueled by the commercial need for ultra-low-latency processing to enable next-generation enterprise applications. The primary opportunity is in the vast deployment of Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) infrastructure, pushing computer resources towards the end-user. This design is essential for such applications as autonomous vehicles, smart factories, and live Augmented Reality (AR) experiences, which are unable to deal with network delays. For instance, in May 2025, American Tower officially opened its first Aggregation Edge Data Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The facility is designed to extend cloud services closer to the network edge to accelerate the adoption of ultra-low-latency applications and 5G services for enterprises in the region.
Government-initiated initiatives to standardize and secure this precious infrastructure for use by the public sector drive market momentum. Regulatory bodies are providing funding and mandates to spur the deployment of more durable 5G/edge networks in urban and rural areas. This government-backed focus on network resilience and security creates a steady demand for standardized, secure vendor solutions. Furthermore, in December 2024, the US Federal Communications Commission finalized approval of the 5G Fund for Rural America, committing over $9 billion to extend low latency 5G networks and edge cloud capabilities to rural communities. Federal funding ensures edge-enabled public services like telemedicine and precision agriculture become mainstream. Government action guarantees an edge platform performance standard.
