How Big is the WLAN Market | Trends & Forecast 2025

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Publication Date: Oct 2025

How Big is the WLAN Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the WLAN Market was estimated at USD 15.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 27.6 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

There are numbers of factors which are contributing in the expansion of the market include increasing adoption of wireless networking in enterprises, education, and smart homes which is driving market growth with rising demand for high-speed connectivity and IoT integration.

Key Growth Drivers of the WLAN Market

Rising deployment of enterprise and campus WLAN solutions
Increasing demand for high-speed internet connectivity in homes and offices
Growing adoption of IoT-enabled devices and smart home applications
Technological advancements in Wi-Fi 6/6E and upcoming Wi-Fi 7 standards
Rising investments in secure and scalable wireless network infrastructure

WLAN Market Trends

WLAN Market is witnessing significant growth with notable trends such as increasing adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technologies for faster and more reliable connectivity. There is a shift toward cloud-managed WLAN solutions for easier deployment and monitoring. Integration with enterprise IoT devices, smart buildings, and industrial automation is accelerating. The market is also moving toward AI-driven network management for predictive analytics and performance optimization. Demand for secure and encrypted WLAN solutions is increasing. There is growing deployment of WLAN mesh networks for enhanced coverage. Furthermore, the adoption of wireless local area network in public venues, healthcare, and educational institutions is increasing the market expansion.

Emerging Developments in the WLAN Market

WLAN Market is evolving with innovations in high-speed wireless protocols, seamless connectivity solutions, and cloud-based network management platforms. Vendors are investing money into low-latency communication and Wi-Fi 7 technologies. The use of AI and machine learning together is making it possible to predict network maintenance and manage traffic. Smart cities and industrial IoT applications are still expanding their WLAN networks. Businesses are putting a lot of effort into advanced encryption protocols, secure authentication, and network segmentation. More people are using mesh networks to cover large areas and make things more reliable. The technology companies and businesses are working together to make custom WLAN solutions.