Global Scans · Connectivity · Weekly Summary

• [New] SpaceX expects $15 billion in 2025 revenue, and $22 billion to $24 billion in 2026, mostly due to Starlink. The Verge
• [New] AI will auto-generate workflows, predictive models, and IoT logic, cutting development efforts by up to 90% by 2030. Codeready
• [New] One distinct path will characterize enterprise digital transformation between 2025 and 2030: the convergence of Industry 4.0 automation, IoT ecosystems, AR/VR interfaces, and no-code/low-code development. Codeready
• [New] SNS Telecom forecasts global spending on private 4G & 5G networks will exceed $7.2 billion by 2028, driven by industrial IoT and enterprise digital transformation. The Silicon Review
• [New] Enterprises will soon gain access to an expanding mix of connectivity technologies suited for diverse IoT requirements, adding that the introduction of 5G eRedCap modules from 2026 will drive strong connection growth through the next decade. TelecomLead
• [New] The arrival of eRedCap modules in 2026 will further expand connectivity options for OEMs and enterprises, encouraging adoption across a broader spectrum of IoT applications. TelecomLead
• [New] Markets for industrial IoT and IoT in manufacturing are forecast to grow at double-digit CAGR through the next decade, reflecting the rapid deployment of connected sensors, edge devices, and intelligent control systems. Dynamic Source Manufacturing (DSM)
• [New] British Airways has partnered with Starlink to bring fast, reliable satellite Wi-Fi to over 500 aircraft from 2026. Meon Travel
• [New] The expansion of space-based networks through Starlink, Amazon Kuiper and future satellite services will establish coverage that extends past traditional ground-based boundaries. aipix.ai
• [New] Expected commercially around 2028, 6G will deliver immersive, cloud-based AI-enabled communications across smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems. aipix.ai
• [New] Itransition forecasts 152 million industrial IoT devices by 2025, driven by manufacturing automation, logistics tracking, and energy infrastructure monitoring applications. Quantumrun Foresight
• [New] The rollout of 5G-Advanced in 2025 will provide the essential infrastructure for untethered AR and VR. INAIRSPACE
• [New] Over the next decade, IoT will transition from being a technology initiative to becoming the foundational layer of digital business. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• 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
• Investments in the IoT technology ecosystem in EMEA are expected to reach $283 billion by 2028. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• The latest outlook for internet of things spending in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is for an 11% compound annual growth rate between 2023-2028. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• 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
• By 2030, we will have the capability for large-scale 6G network deployment, offering more customized, immersive and intelligent application services across all aspects of individual users' daily lives, including clothing, food, housing, transportation and work. Bastillepost
• Looking ahead, China plans to focus on 6G standards development and industrialization during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with commercial rollout anticipated around 2030. Bastillepost
• Global cybercrime costs from IoT breaches are projected at $10.5 trillion annually. LogicWeb
• 2026 will see AI-powered IoT exploits as a top trend, building on 2025's foundation. LogicWeb
• Ericsson reports 4 billion cellular IoT connections at the end of 2024, with an 11% compound annual growth rate through 2030 driven by NB-IoT and LTE-M deployments. Quantumrun Foresight

Last updated: 13 December 2025