SNS analysts predict 5GAA will get waiver for C-V2X in 5.9 GHz band

Despite the ongoing debate between C-V2X and 802.11p/DSRC and regulatory challenges, analysts at SNS Telecom & IT predict that by the end of 2022, V2X will amount to a market worth $1.2 billion, with an installed base of nearly 6 million V2X-equipped vehicles worldwide.In fact, global spending on V2X communications technology is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 170% between 2019 and 2022, according to their latest report. Asked if they think the U.S. market ultimately will need to decide between C-V2X and 802.11p, they noted that despite the commercial maturity of 802.11p, momentum has lately swung in favor of C-V2X with a number of demonstrations and field trials—supported by the cellular industry as well as a growing number of automakers including Ford, Daimler, BMW, Audi and Jaguar Land Rover. In fact, even early adopters of 802.11p—most notably General Motors (GM)—have expressed a willingness to invest in C-V2X technology. Nonetheless, staunch DSRC proponents such as Toyota are pushing ahead with their plans to roll out 802.11p.