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• [New] With advancing technologies, by 2035, the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS - 5G) will replace GSM - R. Sofrecom
• [New] We may hear about 6G from Asian operators, but their European counterparts will steer clear and instead focus on maximizing investments in 5G. CCS Insight
• [New] By 2035, 5G will support more than 22 million jobs globally and contribute $13.2 trillion to the world economy. PA Global
• [New] Nokia Corporation highlighted India's 5G subscriptions reaching 290 million in 2024, expected to increase to 770 million by 2028. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Key growth areas include services, cloud-based solutions, and 5G connectivity, with significant potential in IIoT and healthcare applications across North America, Europe, and Asia. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Worldwide adoption of 5G technology is projected to reach 1.87 trillion connections by 2030. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] By 2031, Ericsson expects SA to support more than 4.1 billion connections, around 65% of the 5G total. Light Reading
• [New] Arianespace Ariane 64: Amazon Leo from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana Amazon Leo is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. KeepTrack
• [New] T-Mobile is leveraging its scale and nationwide 5G Advanced network to expand into new growth areas, including advertising, financial services, and long-term opportunities in edge and physical AI. T-Mobile Newsroom
• [New] In broadband, T-Mobile announced new targets of 15 million 5G broadband customers and 3-4 million T-Fiber customers by 2030. T-Mobile Newsroom
• [New] Arianespace Ariane 64: Amazon Leo from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, will launch a mega constellation of 32 satellites for broadband internet access, managed by Amazon's subsidiary Kuiper Systems LLC. / USA KeepTrack
• [New] In the United States, operators such as T-Mobile have begun positioning nationwide standalone networks as the foundation for future 5G Advanced capabilities, with broader feature enablement expected as standards and device ecosystems mature. Ookla
• [New] CEVA forecasts a double-digit percentage increase in Non-GAAP net income and fully diluted Non-GAAP EPS for FY2025, fueled by strong licensing momentum and expected royalty growth in 5G, Wi-Fi, and cellular IoT sectors. / USA Public
• [New] Apple is expected to debut its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips in the iPhone 17 e. Vietnamnet.vn
• [New] The costs of deploying advanced networks remain high: industry estimates £34 billion is required for the deployment of advanced 5G to 2030. GOV.UK
• [New] The value of the global 5G equipment sector could hit $265 billion by 2035, driven by the evolution of technology like AI and private networks. TahawulTech.com
• [New] Both countries and the E.U. expect new Wi-Fi and satellite low Earth orbit constellations to play a critical role in the wireless networks of the future, increasing speeds and expanding coverage in places not covered by today's high-capacity cellular networks. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] In 2026, Wi-Fi 7 and improvements in mesh networking will make smart home systems more responsive and more stable than ever. Feb Grow
• [New] Gulshan Khurana, EVP (Technology), Vodafone Idea quoted, As India embraces the digital future, private 5G will be the cornerstone of industrial transformation. Communications Today
• [New] To get reliable IPTV, you need a fast broadband connection and will have to pay for 2026 in, year out. The Guardian
• [New] Samsung's purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G will help to change the way the world experiences the Olympic Games. PR Newswire UK
• [New] In the United States, BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funding has accelerated rural fiber expansion, closing the digital divide faster than many predicted. Real AI Voice & Web Solutions That Work | Avius AI
• [New] 6G refers to the sixth generation of cellular networks, succeeding 5G with capabilities designed for the 2030s digital landscape. AdwaitX

Last updated: 22 February 2026