Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [New] Arianespace Ariane 64: Amazon Leo from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana Amazon Leo will deploy 32 satellites for low Earth orbit broadband internet services, as part of a larger constellation managed by Amazon's Kuiper Systems LLC. KeepTrack
• [New] In 2026, broadband networks will continue to evolve beyond traditional architectures to ones that embrace autonomous intelligence, agentic AI, real-time predictive resilience, and self-healing capabilities. Blogger
• [New] Advances in 5G/6G networking, edge computing, and artificial intelligence will enable CPS to operate with minimal latency and enhanced intelligence. 4IRW
• [New] In 2026, Elon Musk plans to hold an initial public offering (IPO) for SpaceX, the most active rocket launcher in the world and operator of the world's biggest broadband satellite constellation, Starlink. Yahoo Finance
• [New] As 5G matures in leading markets and new launches continue worldwide, governments and regulators face growing pressure to plan new spectrum capacity, provide long-term regulatory certainty, and support sustained investment. Spectrum
• [New] By 2026, branch and edge locations will routinely use multiple connectivity options, including fiber, broadband, 5G, and private cellular. Verinext
• [New] During 2026, a growing number of airlines, including British Airways and United, are expected to adopt LEO-backed in-flight Wi-Fi solutions. Tele Info Today |
• [New] Looking ahead, ABI Research expects adoption to intensify further in 2026, forecasting annual Wi-Fi 7 AP shipments of 117.9 million. Tele Info Today |
• [New] Project Kuiper's carrier-centric strategy and OneWeb's partnerships with telecom operators could help integrate LEO capacity into national broadband plans rather than positioning it purely as a premium product. Programming Helper
• [New] CEVA Inc is poised for continued growth, supported by an anticipated rise in licensing revenue from AI processor technology and robust royalty streams from expanding markets such as 5G and IoT, which offer higher long-term royalty potential. Public
• [New] The broader implication is that satellite internet is evolving beyond consumer broadband into a layered global infrastructure, where diversity in technology, markets, and operational models will define competitive advantage going forward. Wasel & Wasel
• [New] 5G will carry 83% of all mobile data by 2031, up from 34% in 2024. Mobile Industry Review
• [New] The 5G Integrated Command Centre by AETOS, an SJ company, fuses AI and 3D digital twins for virtual patrols and predictive risk detection. Building
• SpaceX's acquisition of spectrum from EchoStar, some globally licensed like Iridium's own spectrum, will allow it to offer not just usable broadband to mobile devices but also its own IoT services. Light Reading
• The shift towards 5G as the primary capacity layer for businesses will continue to gather pace in 2026. Wireless Infrastructure Group
• Extended reality live streaming is projected to grow at 34% annually through 2027, driven by falling hardware costs and 5G-enabled low-latency transmission. Market Data Forecast
• By 2026, the integration of Edge AI, ultra-reliable 5G connectivity, and advanced digital twins will make predictive maintenance not just an option, but a standard operating practice for competitive manufacturers. ManufactureNow
• By the end of 2025, fiber broadband will pass over 60% of U.S. households, with projections showing fiber on track to become the dominant delivery platform by 2028. Wray Castle

Last updated: 08 February 2026