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• [New] By 2060, the demand for rTHAs was projected to be 61,764 (95% FI = 49,927-76,408), with a cumulative growth of 101.47% when compared to 2020 projections. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] 6G, set to be launched in 2030, is the next frontier for connectivity, promising more speed than 5G, ultra-low latency, and higher device compatibility. IoT in 2025: Four trending topics | Saft | Batteries to
• [New] If the Meridian Space constellation meets its development milestones and deployment schedule, early backers could see attractive returns from both commercial and strategic growth opportunities in the rapidly expanding LEO broadband sector. Cyclop SpaceTech
• [New] From 2027, passengers travelling on aircraft equipped with the Viasat GM-40 antenna will enjoy gate-to-gate Wi-Fi access. World Aviation Festival - News for the aviation industr
• [New] Satellite broadband, while not a silver bullet, will crucially complement terrestrial networks - filling coverage gaps and providing backup links (as seen in Ukraine, where Starlink kept communities online during war when other networks failed). TS2 Space
• [New] EU's 2026 railway digitalization agenda replaces GSM-R with 5G-based FRMCS to enable automated trains and cross-border interoperability. Ainvest
• [New] The cloud industry is preparing for a 5G-driven future, with $150 billion in spending planned for 5G integration by 2030. PatentPC
• [New] China will integrate satellite communications with emerging technologies such as 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence, accelerating advances in non-terrestrial networks. Asia Times
• [New] The global semiconductor industry is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030-2035, driven by demand in AI, 5G/6G, IoT, EVs, robotics, defence and space technologies. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• [New] How well OneWeb and Kuiper execute will determine if Starlink remains essentially synonymous with satellite broadband or if it becomes one of several big players. Bez Kabli
• [New] Other Satellite Services: Besides Starlink, Viasat (which acquired Inmarsat) is launching new Viasat-3 satellites with capacity over Europe that can provide 100+ Mbps GEO broadband; Amazon's Kuiper might start limited beta by 2025, and Telesat's Lightspeed is another planned LEO network. TS2 Space
• [New] 5G and Edge AI: As 5G coverage expands, on-the-road AI capabilities will increase. The Intellify -
• [New] Digital inclusion opportunities: By 2030, an estimated 500 million people could benefit from satellite broadband, with associated household benefits valued at USD 52 billion. Access Partnership
• [New] Future of Mobile in NI: By 2025's end, we expect full 5G coverage in all major towns. TS2 Space

Last updated: 14 September 2025