Applications and Market Opportunities of NR-RedCap (pre-order)

Abstract

Release 17 for 5G is expected to be completed in 2022 and is projected to include the IoT (Internet of Things) technology of NR-RedCap (New Radio Reduced Capability). As this technology only needs 10MHz bandwidth to achieve a data rate of 150Mbps and can reduce the power consumption of the device, it is expected to be adopted in places where power supply is unavailable and high-speed transmission is required. This report provides an overview of NR-RedCap technology and looks into different use cases to identify applications and opportunities of NR-RedCap in the market.

 List of Topics

• Development of NR-RedCap, touching on different IoT technology such as short range and wide area
• Development of the global wide area IoT market and includes the market forecast for the period 2021-2023 and major players
• Applications of NR-RedCap in four major applications, including industrial wireless sensor, video surveillance, smartwatch, and smart glasses.

Companies covered

• Apple
• Ericsson
• Google
• HiSilicon
• Huawei
• Intel
• MediaTek
• Nokia
• Qualcomm
• Samsung
• Sierra Wireless
• Spreadtrum
• Unisoc
• ZTE

Table of Contents

1. Current Status of IoT Technology and Development of NR-RedCap 

1.1 Types of IoT Technology: Short Range and Wide Area 

1.2 Development of the Worldwide Wide Area IoT Market 

1.3 Progress of IoT-related 5G Technology 

1.4 NR-RedCap Addresses the Needs of Mid-range Use Cases 

1.5 Easy Integration of NR-RedCap and 5G Networks to Reduce Operational and Management Complexity

2. Applications of NR-RedCap 

2.1 Industrial Wireless Sensor: Highly Reliable Sensor Networks 

2.2 Video Surveillance: HD Images to Facilitate Decision-making 

2.3 Smartwatch: Keep Track of Kids’ Locations 

2.4 Smart Glasses: Instructions to On-site Staff to Improve Productivity

3. Opportunities Brought by NR-REDCAP for IoT Service Providers 

3.1 NR-RedCap to Fill the Void in Telecoms’ IoT Solutions in the Medium-speed Sector 

3.2 NR-RedCap to Reduce Device Costs and Expand the Private Network Market

4. MIC Perspective 

Appendix 

List of Companies 

List of Figures

Figure 1 Short Range and Wide Area IoT Technology 

Figure 2 Worldwide Wide Area IoT Market Forecast, 2019-2023 

Figure 3 Roadmap of 3GPP Standardization 

Figure 4 NR-RedCap to Meet the Needs of Mid-range Use Cases 

Figure 5 Easy Integration of NR-RedCap in 5G Core Networks 

Figure 6 Three Major Application Areas of NR-RedCap 

Figure 7 Distribution of IoT Devices by Number of Connections 

Figure 8 Factory Applications with Different Data Rate and Reliability Requirements 

Figure 9 Supply and Demand Sides of Private Enterprise Networks 

List of Tables

Table 1 Comparison of IoT Technology 

Table 2 Stakeholders Participated in the NR-RedCap Standard Establishment