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• [New] By 2025, there will be 1.2 billion 5G connections worldwide. Vodafone.com
• [New] Accelerating rollout of the ViaSat-3 global satellite constellation will substantially increase total bandwidth and coverage, opening up new customer segments and enabling service launches (notably in-flight, maritime, and rural fixed broadband). Simply Wall St
• [New] Mobile technologies and services now generate 5.8% of global GDP, equal to $6.5 trillion, and are expected to reach $11 trillion (8.4% of GDP) by 2030, powered by 5G, IoT and AI adoption. Techtrends Zambia
• [New] Starlink Wi-Fi is free for United MileagePlus members, and customers will receive a notification before their flight if it's equipped with Starlink, allowing them to live stream sports events, watch films or TV shows, and access their own personal streaming services. Travel Tomorrow
• [New] By bolstering 5G data security across roaming networks, Oracle technologies will help NATO forces enhance data integrity and gain operational advantages in high stakes scenario planning and testing. UKAuthority
• [New] The newly combined Vodafone-Three entity (which will be 51% Vodafone-owned) is expected to build more cell sites and increase 5G population coverage to 99% by 2034 as promised. / UK Bez Kabli
• [New] In Washington, U.S. lawmakers renewed the FCC's spectrum auction authority through 2034 - after a lapse - and mandated identification of 800 MHz of new mid-band spectrum for 5G/6G, ensuring America stays on track in the global spectrum race. Bez Kabli
• [New] Verizon wants to double its fixed wireless subscribers to 8-9 million by 2028 and make its broadband service available to 90 million households by then. PhoneArena
• From 2021 to 2025, global operators will invest a total of US$ 700 billion to build 5G networks. https://www.jiahomeopticable.com/
• The integration of 5G with edge computing and AI will unlock new opportunities for industries to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and deliver innovative customer experiences. Nokia Oyj
• In the Gulf Cooperation Council, 91% of subscriptions are expected to be on 5G, the highest in MEA. Nokia Oyj
• By 2030, in MEA, 5G subscriptions will reach 605 million, with 53% of total data traffic expected to be driven by 5G. Nokia Oyj
• By 2030, 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and Africa will reach 605 million, comprising 25% of mobile connections. Decision Insights
• Forecasts to 2033 predict continued growth for eMBB as 5G deployments mature and 5G-Advanced brings uplink improvements, higher spectral reuse, and better energy performance. openpr
• Global 5G industry revenue is forecast at $315 billion in 2025. SQ Magazine
• Accelerating rollout of 5G backhaul networks across Asia-Pacific is expected to generate significant growth over the forecast period. Navistrat Analytics
• 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

Last updated: 26 October 2025