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• [New] Looking ahead, Qualcomm Technologies and T-Mobile will continue their close collaboration toward 6G commercialization targeted for 2029, while building on the momentum of 5G Advanced deployments. T-Mobile Newsroom
• [New] An expanded strategic collaboration to accelerate the wireless industry's transition from 5G Advanced to 6G, with commercial deployments targeted beginning in 2029. T-Mobile Newsroom
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030, operators are expected to invest $1.2 trillion in capital expenditure to expand networks and upgrade technology infrastructure, reinforcing the 5G rollout and digital transformation initiatives. TelecomLead
• [New] As 5G and edge computing become globally ubiquitous by 2026, cloud gaming will offer zero-latency, AAA gaming experiences on any screen. Hitem3D
• [New] The commercial launch of 5G Broadcast will begin in the second half of 2026 in several regions of the world. Panorama Audiovisual
• [New] Airspan plans to showcase its latest air-to-ground, digital distributed antenna systems, Open RAN products, and 5G solutions at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, highlighting how its technologies can support both commercial and government operators deploying advanced wireless networks. Space War
• [New] Ericsson's private 5G product expansion will continue in 2026. Fierce Network
• At the Wireless Broadband Alliance, we envision a future where seamless, secure and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity is readily available to enterprises and in turn their customers. Eventbrite
• AI-RAN commercialization: Nokia executives promised commercial AI-RAN deployments (in collaboration with Nvidia) by 2027, bridging the gap between 5G-Advanced and 6G. Ookla
• The growth mechanism through 2035 is tied to the proliferation of computing power, data centers, AI hardware, 5G/6G infrastructure, and IoT devices. IndexBox Inc.
• Although the transition toward 6G has already begun in research labs, 5G Advanced will represent the next major commercial milestone for mobile networks during the remainder of this decade. TeckNexus
• Qualcomm will bundle it with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silicon and pair it with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, streamlining design wins for top Android flagships. FindArticles
• GSMA Intelligence forecasts 5G connections rising to over 5.5 billion by 2030, making 5G the dominant mobile technology globally. aipix.ai
• 5G eRedCap - Foundation for Nordic's future ultra-low-power 5G connectivity Nordic is collaborating with lead customers on next-generation 5G eRedCap technologies that will enable even broader application coverage in the future. Yahoo Finance
• India is promoting its homegrown 4G/5G stack as an export alternative, but performance, lifecycle support and geopolitical scrutiny will determine its competitiveness. Light Reading
• The European Union has completed spectrum assignments across 700 MHz low-band and 3.4-3.8 GHz mid-band allocations across all member states except Malta, supporting the EU's Digital Decade 2030 target of 100% outdoor 5G population coverage. Persistence Market Research
• As 2030 approaches, the convergence of autonomous technology, 5G connectivity, and a global mandate for sustainability will likely shift the default mode of transport from private ownership to integrated digital platforms. openpr
• Broadband rollout plans could face delays or higher procurement costs, with tight memory supply expected to persist through at least mid-2026, even if prices stop climbing as aggressively. The Register
• 75% of 5G base stations will be upgraded to 5G-Advanced by 2030, five years post-estimated commercial launch, signifying sustained infrastructure capital requirements throughout the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• Global 5G core software spending is projected to grow at an 8.8% CAGR between 2025 and 2030, with EMEA leading at 16.7%, significantly outpacing North America and Asia & Oceania. Communications Today

Last updated: 22 March 2026