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• [New] The Ericsson FWA Outlook forecasts 185 million FWA connections globally by the end of 2025 and 350 million by 2031, with 90% running over 5G. PC Tech Magazine
• [New] Companies that invest in 5G will grow revenue 2.5 times faster in the next three years. Digi International
• [New] 5G coverage - 30% of the global population is currently covered by 5G networks and may reach 85% by 2028. Digi International
• [New] Private 5G networks and sliced enterprise services will represent one of the fastest-growing segments of global telecom revenue through 2028, with 500% growth in private 5G deployments projected from 2024 baselines. The Economy
• [New] Even by 2030, 5G is going to be the dominant mobile tech, accounting for 57% of all connections with over 6.3 to 6.4 billion subscribers worldwide. Global Business Outlook
• [New] India is forecasted to have more than a billion 5G subscribers by 2031. Global Business Outlook
• [New] By 2030, 5G will be fully mature, while early 6G deployments may begin to emerge. IoT Business News
• [New] ITU and GSMA are confident that by 2030, the majority of mobile connections will be under 5G, and 6G adopters will be mostly wealthy and highly urbanised markets. Global Business Outlook
• [New] ABI Research expects 5G-enabled wearables to grow from 1.3 million units in 2026 to 66.9 million by 2031 as RedCap matures and battery performance improves. Yahoo Finance
• [New] British Airways is going to allow in-flight calls to take place with Starlink Wi-Fi, an unusual - and controversial - decision for an airline. Skift
• [New] SpaceX Starlink will upgrade to 15,000 V3 satellites using the increased Echostar bandwidth for 5G service which they plan to start around mid-2027 after getting up the first 2000-4000 of the new V3 DTC satellites. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] The telecommunications sector is the primary growth engine for waveguide components through 2035, driven by the dense deployment of 5G networks and the early groundwork for 6G. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] 5G connections worldwide will soar to 7.9 billion by 2028. The National Law Review
• [New] Stay compatible with 5G advancements: Apple's C2 5G modem will raise user expectations around performance. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] C2 5G modem: Apple's proprietary modem, set to enhance connectivity and reduce latency issues, could make a huge difference, especially for businesses relying on stable internet-based solutions. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] Starlink will become an even more formative broadband player when it begins deploying its next-generation satellites, a move contingent on the success of SpaceX's delayed Starship program. Light Reading
• [New] Wireless capital intensity [ratio of wireless capex to total revenues] are projected to approach 11% in 2029, down 7% from the 5G peak. Mobile Europe
• [New] CRJ-450 aircraft, which will include seven first-class seats, carry-on lockers for first-class passengers and Starlink Wi-Fi, are set to debut before the end of 2026. The Points Guy
• [New] With 225 operators across 97 countries, 5G Fixed Wireless Access is set to dominate, with growth in 54 markets expected in 2026. LinkedIn
• [New] While standalone 5G is clearly expanding, the gap between leading and lagging markets is widening - and that fragmentation will shape competitive dynamics heading into 2026. Ookla
• [New] Africa alone is projected to have 382 million 5G connections by 2030, underlining significant long-term growth opportunities. TelecomLead
• For instance, data from 5G Americas shows that global 5G connections neared 2 billion in the first quarter, adding around 185 million new subscriptions, and are expected to reach approximately 7.7 billion by 2028. The National Law Review

Last updated: 26 April 2026