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• [New] 6G is projected to become commercially available around 2030 [128], offering a peak data rate of up to 1 Tbps, nearly 50 times faster than 5G, along with 10-fold improvements in both energy efficiency and regional traffic capacity [130]. Ovid
• [New] State offices have spent the last several years overseeing a handful of broadband grants funded by federal and state-level programs that are wrapping up in 2027. Benton Foundation
• [New] The deployment of 5G infrastructure, with the International Telecommunication Union projecting 4.4 billion 5G connections globally by 2027, is simultaneously expanding demand for GaN-on-sapphire RF power amplifiers used in base station antenna arrays. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 5G Semiconductor Expansion: Semiconductor wafers for 5G applications are projected to expand at a positive CAGR, fueled by growing deployment of GaN-on-sapphire RF power amplifiers in global 5G infrastructure networks. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global 5G subscriptions will more than double to 6.4 billion by 2031 as network deployments and device availability continue to expand. LinkedIn
• [New] $14.7 million from the California Advanced Services Fund Broadband Infrastructure Grant Account will fund fiber-to-the-home projects serving 460 previously unconnected homes across Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra counties. BroadBand Communities
• [New] As rural broadband improves - whether through programs like Nomad Internet, Starlink, or fiber co-ops - the range of remote work opportunities available to rural residents grows with it. Nomad Internet
• [New] Comcast plans to separate NBCUniversal and Sky from its mobile and broadband networks, in a move that accelerates a dramatic reshaping of the US media industry. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] China's commercial satellite broadband is being positioned as a Belt and Road offering, with anticipated customers in Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America. KeepTrack
• [New] Get Wi-Fi 7, mesh, and advanced security with AT&T plans of 2Gbps +. HighSpeedInternet.com
• [New] The United States needs to lead in 6G, the next generation of wireless technology that will evolve how we connect to and use networks, by closing the coverage and capacity gaps in today's 5G networks. Washington Examiner
• [New] The new technology center from NEK Broadband and CVFiber will help residents access reliable high-speed Internet to support remote work, telehealth services, online education and more. Govtech
• [New] The Digital Infrastructure Project (2024-2028) is further supporting climate-resilient, secure, and inclusive broadband connectivity by investing in government fiber optic backbone and expanding connectivity to rural schools and health facilities. World Bank Group
• [New] Wi-Fi 8 is not expected until later in the decade, and there is no reason for mobile internet users to wait for it. Mobile Internet Resource Center
• [New] Most mobile routers still use Wi-Fi 6, but we expect to see more Wi-Fi 7 options come out over the rest of 2026 and into 2027. Mobile Internet Resource Center
• [New] The FCC router ban could slow the rollout of newer full-featured Wi-Fi 7 routers and hotspots in the United States. Mobile Internet Resource Center
• [New] T-Mobile is expanding its fiber footprint through acquisitions of Lumos and Metronet, while planned purchases of i3 Broadband, GoNetspeed, and Greenlight Networks will further extend its reach. TelecomLead
• Turkey's plans to integrate multi-orbit satellite systems with 5G networks will require substantial investment in gateway Earth stations, teleports, LEO-GEO interoperability, direct-to-device satellite communications, and network security platforms. itaadmin
• Turkey is expected to deploy 5G for industrial Internet of Things, private network slicing, and fixed wireless access, especially in underserved regions, such as rural or geologically challenging areas. itaadmin
• If adopted globally, modernized NGSO/GSO sharing rules could prove even more transformative in developing countries where broadband access remains limited. New America
• Cellular IoT connections will grow to 5.9 billion by 2035, with NB-IoT, 5G Massive IoT, and eRedCap playing key roles amid regional and regulatory variations. IoT Business News

Last updated: 12 July 2026