Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [New] With the US FCC announcing new frequency allocations, global system integrators are mentioning the possibility of transitioning to 5G standalone and introducing 5G Advanced in 2026, highlighting the potential for a major cycle in telecom equipment.
• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in the US will grow from $412.4 billion in 2024 to $430.5 billion in 2029, driven by growth in mobile and fixed broadband service revenues. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Fixed broadband revenue will grow from $104.8 billion in 2024 to $124 billion in 2029 at a 3.4% CAGR, driven by growing demand for high-speed connectivity and efforts to extend fixed broadband connectivity to underserved areas, like the BEAD program. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The number of 5G mobile subscribers is predicted to reach 318 million by the end of 2025 or more than 80% of all mobile subscriptions in the North American area. Precedence Research
• [New] Carbon emissions from semiconductor manufacturing will continue to rise, reaching 277 million metric tons of CO2e by 2030, primarily due to AI and 5G demand. FinancialContent
• [New] Colorado's success is driven by GFiber's expansion and state-led efforts under the Advance Colorado Broadband program, which aims to connect 99% of households by 2027. TelecomLead
• [New] 5G will become a foundation for innovation and it will have broad and deep economic implications both by industry and by region. Broadband Breakfast
• [New] Over the past decade, the mobile wireless industry has promoted 5G as a transformative technology - one that will boost the U.S. economy by $1 trillion and create millions of jobs. Broadband Breakfast
• [New] This week, Vodafone Fiji announced it will launch 5G services by year-end 2025, which would make Fiji one of the first Pacific island countries with 5G. Bez Kabli
• [New] Japan and South Korea, already 5G leaders, have started early R&D on 6G; Japan allocated ¥66 billion for 6G research and plans testbeds by 2025, while Korean carriers formed an alliance to develop 6G technologies with 1 Tbps target speeds. Bez Kabli
• [New] By opening so much spectrum and even letting enterprises bid for airwaves, India hopes to supercharge 5G adoption, which is already above 100 million users just one year after launch. Bez Kabli
• In 2025, FTTH deployments are surging, with global connections expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2030, driven by 5G backhaul and IoT expansion. Guangdong Dekam Optical Communication Technology Co., L
• Cellular IoT connections over 5G are projected to reach 7 billion by 2025, underscoring its pivotal role. Continuum Digital Canada
• In an innovative development, SpaceX will provide optical terminals to Muon Space, enabling their Halo satellites to leverage the Starlink broadband constellation as a data relay network. KeepTrack
• In 2026, structural changes in the telecommunications industry are expected, including domestic frequency auctions, the introduction of 5G Advanced rate plans, and the implementation of separate taxation on dividend income. The Connect Money
• The expanded deployment will see Iridium PNT receivers installed at 90 additional T-Mobile 5G network locations across diverse U.S. regions. Space War
• Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines: Both airlines charge $8 for Wi-Fi access but plan to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi to members of their combined Atmos Rewards program starting in 2026. Travel And Tour World
• DHS' 5G mobile command post pilot programs aim to support emergency response by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in 5G networks while also developing secure voice and video tools for unclassified government communications. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• Iridium PNT will help protect against GPS disruptions that cause downtime and compromise the data integrity and performance of 5G networks, which rely on coordinated, precise timing to deliver the necessary speed, capacity, and reliability of service to end-users. Iridium Satellite Communications
• Global 5G connections are forecast to surpass 1 billion in 2025, driving a rapid increase in streaming, cloud gaming, and AR/VR adoption on mobile. demandsage
• China Mobile will continue pursuing terrestrial empowerment and space-terrestrial fusion, expanding broadband and mobile-satellite services to reinforce national connectivity and strengthen China's leadership in 6G innovation. Copernical.com
• The telecom industry deploys new generations of wireless communications roughly every 10 years, with 5G replacing 4G around 2020, and 6G expected to enter commercial use around 2030. Microwave Journal

Last updated: 09 November 2025