The North American two-way radio market is driven by its extensive use in public safety, transportation, and industrial sectors. Government initiatives like FirstNet in the U.S. continue to drive investments in reliable mission-critical communications. A well-established emergency response infrastructure and high adoption of digital technologies provide a robust base for market expansion. Private enterprises in logistics, construction, and hospitality also contribute significantly to demand due to the reliability and ease of deployment of two-way radio systems. However, spectrum limitations and the gradual migration toward LTE-based push-to-talk platforms act as restraints, particularly in metropolitan areas. Opportunities are emerging in hybrid LTE-LMR (Land Mobile Radio) systems that combine wide-area coverage with broadband data capabilities. Market players are increasingly offering AI-based communication enhancements and GPS-integrated radios to cater to evolving needs. A significant trend is the shift towards ruggedized, software-programmable radios compatible with multi-agency environments. The market also benefits from the resurgence of outdoor recreation and community safety programs post-COVID. Overall, North America continues to lead in innovation and implementation of advanced two-way radio networks, with interoperability and encryption becoming increasingly central to new procurement decisions.
TABLE - North America North America Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast 2021 – 2033
| North America | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Canada | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - North America Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast By Type 2021-2033
| Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Radios | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Digital Radios | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - DMR | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - TETRA | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - P25 | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - North America Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
| Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Commercial | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - Retail | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - Hospitality | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - Logistics | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Industrial | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - Construction | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - Manufacturing | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| - Oil & Gas | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Defense & Military | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - North America Two-Way Radio Market Size & Forecast By Frequency Band 2021-2033
| Frequency Band | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very High Frequency (VHF) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Ultra High Frequency (UHF) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis