Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [New] The number of IoT devices worldwide is forecast to almost double from 15.9 billion in 2023 to more than 32.1 billion IoT devices in 2030, and 5G will play a key role in enabling them. Kaa IoT platform
• [New] By 2031, 5G subscriptions will grow to 6.4 billion, or two-thirds of the mobile total, and almost 65% (4.1 billion) will be standalone. Il Sole 24 ORE
• [New] By the end of 2025, 5G networks will handle 43% of all mobile data traffic, up from 34% a year earlier. TelecomLead
• [New] In 2025 alone, 5G subscriptions are expected to top 2.9 billion by the end of the year - equating to about one third of all current mobile subscriptions - an increase of some 600 million subscriptions year-on-year. Stock Titan
• [New] 5G will represent one-third of mobile subscriptions in 2025. NepaliTelecom
• [New] Cellular technologies - especially 5G - and LPWAN (LoRa and NB-IoT) is projected to expand at a CAGR of 15% through 2032 owing to the rollout of 5G is revolutionizing IoE by enabling ultra-low latency, high-speed connectivity, and massive device density. SNS Insider pvt ltd
• [New] There will be approximately 394 million Indian 5G subscriptions by the end of 2025, roughly one-third of all connections. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] ESA's connectivity programmes will work toward closer integration of terrestrial and satellite 5G and future networks to provide continuous coverage across urban, rural and remote regions. Space War
• [New] Europe, warns the Ericsson report, is in danger of reaching 6G 'about a year late' anyway, due to the slow implementation of standalone 5G. Il Sole 24 ORE
• [New] Commercial 6G is expected to launch about a year later in Europe, compared with other countries, than was the case for 5G, primarily due comparably later deployments of 5G SA. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] The deployment of 5G networks across Mexico will continue to strengthen mobile AR ecosystems. Mobility Foresights
• 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
• Ericsson expects global 5G subscriptions to reach 6.4 billion by 2031, accounting for around two-thirds of all mobile lines. Digital Watch Observatory
• India is forecast to surpass one billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031. Digital Watch Observatory
• The next few years will be key for 5G, global cellular transformation. NepaliTelecom
• 5G subscriptions could account for two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions by the end of 2031. NepaliTelecom
• 5G is expected to largely overtake 4G by the end of 2027. NepaliTelecom
• Around half of the global population beyond mainland China is expected to have 5G coverage by the end of 2025. ComputerWeekly.com
• In 2025 alone, 5G subscriptions are expected to top 2.9 billion by the end of the year. ComputerWeekly.com
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 07 December 2025