Global Scans · Mobile Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, devices utilizing 5G connections will account for about 50% of all mobile data traffic, reinforcing the need for businesses to adapt rapidly. Ana Crudu
• [New] Musk's vision of a fully autonomous ride-hailing service could revolutionise transportation, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and reshaping urban mobility. FleetPoint
• [New] Fast forward to 2024, when 58.7% of global website traffic was driven by mobile internet devices such as phones, tablets and laptops, a figure expected to rise to 60.9% in 2025. Disruption Banking
• [New] Mobile operators could act as verified identity issuers, providing attributes (like verified phone number or account status) directly into Apple's framework. Telecom Ramblings
• [New] By October, T-Mobile will extend emergency texting to all mobile users with compatible phones, beyond just T-Mobile customers, building on its existing 911 texting capability. TESLARATI
• [New] Chile's total telecom and pay-TV service revenue is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% from 2024 to 2029, primarily from mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Yahoo Finance
• [New] 75% of the phones used by T-Mobile customers will work on the satellite service. TahawulTech.com
• [New] The only applications with high adoption and high data rate requirements will impact the growth of traffic on mobile networks globally. Mobile Europe
• [New] As Alcatel launches its new range of smartphones in India, the collaboration with DT will allow them to deliver seamless, personalized experiences that enhance how users interact with their mobile devices. Digital Turbine, Inc.
• [New] While the Robotaxi service will be tightly controlled for now, its arrival marks a major milestone in Tesla's self-driving ambitions and could reshape the urban mobility landscape if scaled successfully. TeslaNorth.com
• [New] By aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and capitalising on a robust regional network, Joby Aviation sets a compelling precedent for sustainable urban mobility. Go-Pips
• Total telecom service revenue in Cameroon will increase at a five-year CAGR of 4.6% over 2024-2029, driven by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband services. Yahoo Finance
• Total telecom revenue in Slovakia will grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over 2024-2029, supported by growth in mobile data service revenue and fixed broadband service revenue. Research and Markets
• High spectrum costs are placing a growing burden on telecom operators and could hinder network investments, particularly in underserved regions, warned the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. TelecomTalk
• Europe will fall behind America and China in building 6G if more radio spectrum-i.e., the best 6GHz band - is not released to mobile networks. Custom Market Insights
• The rollout of 5G networks has been a game-changer, and by 2025, 5G is expected to be the dominant mobile network technology in many parts of the world. Telecom Infrastructure
• In 2025, Nigeria's digital payments will be driven by nimble players delivering banking experiences on mobile phones, optimizing embedded finance, and democratising access to financial tools. TechTrendsKE
• New features in mobile apps could bring about big changes in how people in the UK use their phones for business and personal activities. ABC Money

Last updated: 06 July 2025