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• [New] Sony Honda Mobility said a 5 Mbps broadband connection is required to play, and a 15 Mbps rate will deliver a smoother experience. Engadget
• [New] As global standardization accelerates, organizations and individuals alike will benefit from a hyper-connected world built on the foundations of 5G and the breakthroughs of 6G. Tech Times
• [New] The rollout of 5G-Advanced in 2025 will provide the essential infrastructure for untethered AR and VR. INAIRSPACE
• [New] From early 2026 onward, passengers enrolled in the AAdvantage program will be able to enjoy free inflight Wi-Fi on most narrowbody flights operating across the United States. Travel And Tour World
• United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551: Amazon Leo from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, USA Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, will deploy part of a mega constellation of satellites providing broadband internet access. KeepTrack
• Boost says it will adopt a hybrid network operator model: its customers will continue to receive a service from its cloud-native 5G core, which will be connected to AT&T's nationwide network, enabling it to decommission elements of its own radio access network (RAN) over time. CCS Insight
• China is expected to have 1.1 billion 5G connections by 2025, reflecting its position as the world's largest 5G ecosystem and its dominant share of global adoption. Electro IQ
• By 2025, the world is expected to have 1.8 billion 5G connections, with a global adoption rate of 20.1%, led by regions such as Developed Asia at 50% (181 million connections), North America at 48% (205 million), Europe at 34% (231 million), and Developing Asia at 22% (972 million). Electro IQ
• Global 5G subscriptions are projected to reach nearly 3 billion by 2025, while the current worldwide total stands at 236 million. Electro IQ
• AST SpaceMobile is preparing to launch satellites with the largest commercial communications array ever deployed - aiming to bring satellite broadband to AT&T and Verizon customers in 2026. Mobile Internet Resource Center
• 5G technology has seen significant advancements over the past year, including developments in 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced, and 5G RedCap, with further growth expected in 2026 and beyond. TelecomLead
• The expected launch of 5G eRedCap modules in 2026 will provide further cellular IoT connection growth over the next decade. IoT Business News
• The secretary of commerce will target funding available under the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, a $42.5 billion effort to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities. Engadget
• India is expected to exceed 700 million 5G users by the late 2020s, driven by aggressive spectrum deployment. Electro IQ
• India is projected to achieve 95% 5G coverage in 2025, supported by a rapid nationwide rollout and rising digital consumption, measured in billions of USD across e-commerce, fintech, and cloud services. Electro IQ
• Global 5G subscriptions are expected to reach nearly 3 billion by 2025, up from the current worldwide total of 236 million. Electro IQ
• JetBlue has announced that it will be the first airline to make use of Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027, so we should expect the satellite network to be at least partially operational by then. HighSpeedInternet.com
• By 2030, private 4G/5G systems may make up 20% of total network spending. Electro IQ
• 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

Last updated: 28 December 2025