Global Scans · Proximity Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] In Baku, ITU Member States will set priorities for the next four years for ITU's Telecommunication Development Sector, the ITU body that promotes socio-economic development through information and communication technologies. EurekAlert!
• [New] Taking place every four years, WTDC strengthens global collaboration on telecommunications challenges and develops forward-thinking solutions that unlock the potential of technology to benefit society. EurekAlert!
• [New] The combination of digital startups, indigenous AI development, expanded telecommunications services and involvement in global standard-setting institutions such as 3GPP will position India as a leading creator of the next generation of technologies. ETV Bharat
• [New] Recent leadership changes and partnerships, such as the Dancer promotion and Ecolab collaboration, signal continuity in CBRE's broader strategy, but do not materially impact the most important near-term catalyst: demand recovery in large-scale leasing, which faces ongoing macroeconomic risk. Simply Wall St
• [New] Telecommunication providers offering essential services, such as Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., T-Mobile US, Inc., and Charter Communications, Inc., could experience relatively stable demand, as internet and mobile connectivity have become indispensable. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• [New] Top 10 risks in telecommunications, telcos' responsible artificial intelligence practices are falling short, while their cybersecurity functions feel under-prepared for a shifting threat landscape. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Australia's telecommunications companies will be subject to a surprise outage simulation to test their triple-0 systems. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] By bypassing cell towers and cables altogether, Starlink could eventually outpace the infrastructure traditional telecom providers rely on. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Drought-free conditions are likely for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, with predicted near-normal rainfall across the region coupled with a wet climatology. EconCurrent's Substack
• HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for 2026's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new colour options like Red. MacRumors
• Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support 2026's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. MacRumors
• Even as 5G global adoption accelerates, the telecom industry has its eyes on the horizon for 6G - the next generation of wireless expected by 2030. Bez Kabli
• North of Brisbane, residents will face frequent cyclones, and anyone living near forests will experience bushfires. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Luxury hotels that are located close to airports, for example the ones in Paris and near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, will gain more interest as innovations in aviation increase global demand. Travel And Tour World
• De-risking is moving apace in China, with domestic Chinese telecoms providers ordered to replace chips from AMD and Intel in their infrastructure by 2027. Centre for Emerging Technology and Security
• As one of 2025's most anticipated presales, $GGs has strategically chosen Coinbase's Base Layer-2 network as the foundation for building a comprehensive social-fi ecosystem and innovative pay-fi layer. DailyCoin
• The South Atlantic Anomaly, a region of weakened magnetic field over South America, poses growing challenges for space technology as it allows high-energy particles to threaten satellites and spacecraft. Sustainability Times
• Autonomous vehicles may represent the largest near-term real-world AI opportunity, and one that does not depend on artificial superintelligence (ASI). Laniakea Research
• OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank plan five new Stargate sites across the U.S., pushing planned capacity near 7 GW and investment above $400 B over three years. TrueFuture Media
• Vertical Aerospace is planning to build a new factory at Cotswold Airport, near Kemble in Gloucestershire, next to its existing flight test center, where it hopes to produce around 25 so-called VX4 aircraft a year. Yahoo News
• India's Department of Telecommunications released its draft National Telecom Policy 2025, targeting 100% 4G coverage and 90% 5G coverage by 2030. DataM Intelligence

Last updated: 13 October 2025