Global Scans · Connectivity · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, there will be 1.2 billion 5G connections worldwide. Vodafone.com
• [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] The total cost of deploying 5G around the world will be more than $1.1 trillion by 2025. Custom Market Insights
• China will have 858 million 5G connections, accounting for nearly 50% of the total number of 5G connections in the world. https://www.jiahomeopticable.com/
• From 2021 to 2025, global operators will invest a total of US$ 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
• 5G subscriptions in MEA expected to reach 605 million by 2030, representing 25% of total mobile connections and 53% of total mobile data traffic. Nokia Oyj
• SpaceX - the world's biggest satellite operator, with its Starlink broadband megaconstellation - is more cautious, using its autonomous space dodging system to avoid an object posing a risk greater than 1 in a million. Yahoo News
• SpaceX's Starlink constellation alone has launched over 6,000 satellites, with plans to expand to more than 12,000 by 2027 and possibly 42,000 in later phases. FMN News
• 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

Last updated: 25 October 2025