Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Global 5G subscriptions are projected to reach nearly 3 billion by 2025, while the current worldwide total stands at 236 million. Electro IQ
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The expected launch of 5G eRedCap modules in 2026 will provide further cellular IoT connection growth over the next decade. IoT Business News
• [New] 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
• [New] India is expected to exceed 700 million 5G users by the late 2020s, driven by aggressive spectrum deployment. Electro IQ
• [New] 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
• [New] Global 5G subscriptions are expected to reach nearly 3 billion by 2025, up from the current worldwide total of 236 million. Electro IQ
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• 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
• Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity is expected to launch in early 2026 following certification. Red94
• 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
• 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
• Taiwan is working to develop a domestically produced LEO satellite as part of its Beyond 5G project by 2027. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The widespread adoption of 5G is already transforming mobile phone performance, and its impact will only grow in 2025. VERTU Official Site

Last updated: 21 December 2025