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• [New] Industry Growth Outlook: The 5G IoT industry is estimated to be more than USD 380 billion by 2033, as driven by next-gen use cases in autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, and healthcare IoT. Precedence Research
• [New] Ericsson expects global 5G subscriptions to reach 6.4 billion by 2031, accounting for around two-thirds of all mobile lines. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] India is forecast to surpass one billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] The next few years will be key for 5G, global cellular transformation. NepaliTelecom
• [New] 5G subscriptions could account for two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions by the end of 2031. NepaliTelecom
• [New] 5G is expected to largely overtake 4G by the end of 2027. NepaliTelecom
• [New] Around half of the global population beyond mainland China is expected to have 5G coverage by the end of 2025. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] In 2025 alone, 5G subscriptions are expected to top 2.9 billion by the end of the year. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] Key findings include 6.4 billion 5G subscriptions by end-2031 (about two-thirds of mobile subscriptions), 4.1 billion 5G SA subscriptions, and 1.4 billion people accessing FWA broadband by 2031 (90% via 5G). Stock Titan
• [New] Fixed Wireless Access remains a major growth area, with about 1.4 billion people projected to use FWA broadband by 2031-90 percent via 5G. TelecomLead
• [New] 5G Standalone adoption is accelerating commercial network-slicing services and forecasts show large 5G and FWA subscriber growth through 2031. Stock Titan
• [New] 5G chipsets are expected to be the main contributor of growth, projected at $9.31 B by 2030, fueled by FWA, video telematics, industrial gateways, and automotive, with scaled private 5G in China proving performance. IoT Business News
• High-frequency electronics applications, including 5G networks and defence radar systems, create specific demand for gallium and indium that doubles projected consumption by 2030. Discovery Alert
• AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based aerospace company, is developing a space-based cellular broadband network that will connect mobile phones and other devices directly with satellites - a game-changing technology expected to launch in early 2026. investing.com
• Initiatives like GSMA's Net Zero Initiative like evolving 3GPP standards that signal sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon emissions will be part of the core design of 5G. European Business Magazine
• By 2028, there will be 7.7 billion 5G connections worldwide. European Business Magazine
• By Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) dominated with an 84% share in 2025; Solid-state equipment will grow the fastest at a 34.5% CAGR. Straits Research
• Sateliot aims to first deploy five more 15-kilogram spacecraft in 2026, bolstering a connectivity service for Internet of Things devices using global 5G standards known as 3GPP. SpaceNews
• Air France has already begun deploying free, high-speed Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on select aircraft, with plans to reach full-fleet coverage by 2026. TravelPirates
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled antennas will account for more than 60% of total shipments by 2030. Cision PR Newswire

Last updated: 30 November 2025