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• [New] The Impact of 5G on Business Operations In 2025, the widespread adoption of 5G will enable businesses to build more advanced, distributed networks. TotalCare IT
• [New] The Australian Government has invested in Amazon's Project Kuiper, which will deliver satellite broadband to over 300,000 premises. Melissa McIntosh MP
• [New] Expected to go live in Q1 2025, Meta notes that the cable system will provide nearly three times the total network capacity of all the subsea cables serving Africa today, as well as support growth of 4G, 5G, and broadband access for hundreds of millions of people. itaadmin
• [New] The 6G wireless communication network will be the successor to 5G and is expected to begin launch in 2030. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• [New] 5G Advanced, predicted to be deployed by 2025, is a planned set of technological and network upgrades that will expand on the existing capabilities of 5G. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• [New] The total cost of deploying 5G around the world will be more than $1.1 trillion by 2025. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Global satellite provider revenue from fixed satellite broadband will double from $10 billion in 2025 to $20 billion by 2030. Technology | Media | Telecom
• [New] All regional planes will have onboard Wi-Fi by early 2026. UpgradedPoints.com
• [New] Analysts are optimistic that by late 2025, many multinational companies will be using either operator slices or private 5G networks for secure, dedicated connectivity. Bez Kabli
• [New] Other countries like Switzerland and Norway have already completely turned off 2G, focusing on 4G/5G only, while Italy and Spain have switched off most 3G signals and are looking to 2028-2030 for 2G termination. Bez Kabli
• [New] Israel announced it will shut down 2G and 3G networks by end of 2025 to free spectrum, just as 5G coverage expands (a trend mirrored in Gulf states retiring legacy networks to focus on 4G/5G). Bez Kabli
• [New] 5G's new frontiers - RedCap & more: A new industry analysis predicts 2025 will be a breakthrough year for pure 5G Standalone networks and for adoption of Reduced Capability IoT devices. / Turkey Bez Kabli
• [New] The share of 5G connections in North America is set to hit 90% by 2030, with mobile technologies contributing $210 billion to GDP. MWC Las Vegas 2025
• [New] The UK plans to turn off both 2G and 3G by 2033 to focus fully on 5G. ANews
• [New] Countries rolling out 5G are phasing out older networks, with 3G largely shut down in the US and Germany, 2G closures planned between 2025 and 2033 across different regions, while 4G remains as a transitional network to support 5G adoption. ANews
• [New] Global forecasts suggest 8.3 billion 5G connections by 2029 (~59% of all wireless). SQ Magazine
• [New] Partnerships with airlines, including plans to integrate Kuiper broadband into JetBlue's in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027, highlight the commercial potential of LEO networks beyond household and enterprise connectivity. Cyclop SpaceTech
• In addition to altering the speed at which data travels, Turkey's 2026 5G rollout could also alter the flow of capital, influence, and goods throughout Eurasia if it coincides with new rail links to Europe. DIGITIMES Inc.
• Lithuania's plan for the ultra-fast broadband development aims to provide 100 Mbps by 2027 to households and public institutions in cities and rural areas and supports the Gigabit society 2025 targets. Shaping Europe's digital future
• By the end of 2026, all City of Holland residents are anticipated to have access to fiber broadband for $45 per month-accomplished without any federal funding. The Utility Expo
• U.S. airline JetBlue announced in early September that it will become the first partner with Project Kuiper, which aims to deliver in-flight internet, or 'Fly-Fi', starting in 2027. NASASpaceFlight.com
• The number of connections is expected to reach 8.3 billion 5G connections by 2029, representing 59% of all wireless technology globally. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 12 October 2025