Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [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] Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity is expected to launch in early 2026 following certification. Red94
• [New] Rural communities across Nebraska face major setbacks as changes to the federal broadband program put up to $360 million in expansion funds at risk, threatening efforts to connect unserved and underserved households. RuralOrganizing
• [New] Pennsylvania plans to spend $20 million on satellite internet to reach more than 20,000 locations, a strategy aimed at expanding broadband access in rural and difficult to reach areas. RuralOrganizing
• [New] Taiwan is working to develop a domestically produced LEO satellite as part of its Beyond 5G project by 2027. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The widespread adoption of 5G is already transforming mobile phone performance, and its impact will only grow in 2025. VERTU Official Site
• [New] British Airways has partnered with Starlink to bring fast, reliable satellite Wi-Fi to over 500 aircraft from 2026. Meon Travel
• [New] Broadband penetration is expected to reach 93% by 2030, up from 87.7% at the end of 2025. Light Reading
• [New] Under New Street's base case, cable broadband net adds will remain negative each year until 2030. Light Reading
• [New] The Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 will update the Communications Act of 1934 to explicitly include Indian Country and expand essential broadband access to rural, insular, and high-cost Tribal and Indigenous communities. Congressman Raul Ruiz
• [New] The JSX turboprops are expected to get Starlink Wi-Fi, though only in early 2026. One Mile at a Time
• [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

Last updated: 14 December 2025