Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [New] China will integrate satellite communications with emerging technologies such as 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence, accelerating advances in non-terrestrial networks. Asia Times
• [New] The global semiconductor industry is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030-2035, driven by demand in AI, 5G/6G, IoT, EVs, robotics, defence and space technologies. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• [New] How well OneWeb and Kuiper execute will determine if Starlink remains essentially synonymous with satellite broadband or if it becomes one of several big players. Bez Kabli
• [New] Other Satellite Services: Besides Starlink, Viasat (which acquired Inmarsat) is launching new Viasat-3 satellites with capacity over Europe that can provide 100+ Mbps GEO broadband; Amazon's Kuiper might start limited beta by 2025, and Telesat's Lightspeed is another planned LEO network. TS2 Space
• [New] 5G and Edge AI: As 5G coverage expands, on-the-road AI capabilities will increase. The Intellify -
• [New] Digital inclusion opportunities: By 2030, an estimated 500 million people could benefit from satellite broadband, with associated household benefits valued at USD 52 billion. Access Partnership
• [New] Future of Mobile in NI: By 2025's end, we expect full 5G coverage in all major towns. TS2 Space
• [New] Voice and broadband data via satellite will follow in 2026 once more advanced satellites are launched reuters.com. TS2 Space
• The additional 50 MHz of spectrum will enable AT&T to expand network capacity, improve service quality, and accelerate the migration of legacy customers to advanced broadband solutions. Wealth Daily
• Boost Mobile will now operate as a hybrid service, utilizing AT&T's robust 5G infrastructure alongside remnants of DISH's existing buildout where feasible. Cord Cutters News
• Continued progress will require smart build policies - particularly ensuring access to spectrum, streamlining infrastructure deployment, and making sure that federal broadband programs (like the $42.5 billion BEAD program) ensure there is a place for FWA. Benton Foundation
• Across Europe, 5G Standalone upgrades continue: EE (UK) announced its SA 5G now covers 34 million people and will reach 40 million by spring 2026 cenerva.com. TS2 Space
• By 2025, 5G-enabled sensor networks in mining could increase operational efficiency by up to 40%. Farmonaut
• 4G subscriptions will start reducing in Japan and by 2026 the 5G technology will become dominant, and 5G subscriptions are expected to reach 151 million by 2029. Consegic Business Intelligence
• Total annual investments in private 5G networks for vertical industries will grow at a CAGR of approximately 41% between 2025 and 2028, eventually surpassing the $5bn mark by the end of 2028. ComputerWeekly.com
• Early targets envision 10% of Serbia's territory covered by 5G in 2026 (including parts of Belgrade, especially in time for the EXPO 2027 event), expanding to about 40% coverage by end of 2027 seenews.com. TS2 Space
• Once Serbia launches 5G, we can expect latency to drop further (closer to 10 ms on 5G) and peak speeds to climb into the hundreds of Mbps or even beyond 1 Gbps for users with compatible devices. TS2 Space
• The need for digital transformation, edge computing, 5G networks and global data expansion might lead to multiple investments by key players in the upcoming years. Precedence Research
• Regulators are looking ahead - the EU launched consultations on 6G research and spectrum needs, aiming to keep Europe in the race for beyond-5G technologies (with a vision of commercial 6G by 2030). TS2 Space
• Global penetration of 5G is expected to surpass 80% by the end of 2025, while investment in 6G, private networks and enterprise-grade applications accelerates. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Sector momentum stems from 5G-AI synergy, global 6G R&D, and strategic diversification, though risks include slow 5G SA adoption and geopolitical uncertainties. Ainvest
• 5G subscriptions, which accounted for one-quarter of total mobile subscriptions at the end of 2024, with a penetration rate of 27%, are forecast to reach 6.3-billion by the end of 2030, growing to account for two-thirds of all subscriptions. Engineering News

Last updated: 07 September 2025