Report

Global Automotive NAD Chipset Forecast, Q4 2025

March 30, 2026

Overview: NAD modules perform similar functions in terms of connectivity as an IoT module except they are configured for automotive-grade applications. This report forecasts the sizing, opportunity, evolution, competitive outlook, and size of the automotive NAD chipset market. The forecasts include shipments, of NAD chipset by chipset vendors across different cellular access technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 5G RedCap, 6G). We are further splitting 4G technology into 4G Cat 1, 4G Cat 4 and 4G Cat others. The period covered in this report is Q1 2023 to 2032 with eight quarterly and seven yearly forecasts.

Table of Contents:

NAD Chipset Shipments
By Chipset Vendor (10+ vendors)
By Connectivity Technology (5+ connectivity tech)

Published Date:March 2026

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Author

Subhadip Roy

Subhadip Roy is a Research Analyst at Counterpoint, specializing in IoT cellular modules, chipsets, NAD modules, Satellite IoT, and IoT applications. With a technical background, Subhadip holds a B-Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from West Bengal University of Engineering. He contributes to research and analysis in the evolving IoT industry, with a focus on technological advancements and market trends.

Greg Basich

As Associate Director at Counterpoint Research, Greg Basich focuses on the automotive industry. Prior to joining Counterpoint Research, Greg worked at TechInsights and Strategy Analytics for a combined 11 years, providing market intelligence and advisory services to companies in the automotive electronics market and related verticals. Prior to his career as an analyst, Greg was a business-to-business journalist at Bobit Business Media for 13 years, focused on automotive interiors, aftermarket electronics, and the fleet market. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, San Diego.