Global Scans · Mobile Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Africa is emerging as a promising long-term opportunity, with fintech, mobile banking, agricultural technology, and digital infrastructure attracting attention from venture capital and development funds. Magnav Magazine
• [New] Operating profit for Mobile Infrastructure starts from €1.5bn (US$1.7bn), with Group Common and Other operating expenses targeted at €150m (US$173m), reduced from the current €350m (US$404m) by 2028. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Nokia Defence will leverage the role of its Federal Solutions arm in the US, aiming to deliver defence-grade solutions across allied countries, including the US and Finland, centred on Nokia's network and Mobile infrastructure technologies. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Based on previous mobile generation cycles' subscriptions uptake, EMR researchers expect the first commercial launches to be driven by leading service providers in front-runner markets - such as the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, India, and some Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Stock Titan
• [New] Xiaomi Corp. expects a shortfall in memory chips to push up mobile device prices in 2026, joining a growing number of companies in warning of a potential supply crunch of the critical component in 2026. Bloomberg
• The widespread adoption of 5G is already transforming mobile phone performance, and its impact will only grow in 2025. VERTU Official Site
• Over the next few years, more states are expected to adopt mobile IDs as technology becomes standard. News
• Network Infrastructure aims for an operating margin of 13 to 17% by 2028, while Mobile Infrastructure targets a gross margin of 48 to 50%. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Mobile network data traffic grew 20% between the third quarter of 2024 and the corresponding period in 2025, which Ericsson said was a slightly larger-than-expected increase, driven by mainland China and India. ComputerWeekly.com

Last updated: 14 December 2025