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• [New] The telecommunications sector is the primary growth engine for waveguide components through 2035, driven by the dense deployment of 5G networks and the early groundwork for 6G. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] 5G connections worldwide will soar to 7.9 billion by 2028. The National Law Review
• [New] Stay compatible with 5G advancements: Apple's C2 5G modem will raise user expectations around performance. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] C2 5G modem: Apple's proprietary modem, set to enhance connectivity and reduce latency issues, could make a huge difference, especially for businesses relying on stable internet-based solutions. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] Starlink will become an even more formative broadband player when it begins deploying its next-generation satellites, a move contingent on the success of SpaceX's delayed Starship program. Light Reading
• [New] Wireless capital intensity [ratio of wireless capex to total revenues] are projected to approach 11% in 2029, down 7% from the 5G peak. Mobile Europe
• [New] CRJ-450 aircraft, which will include seven first-class seats, carry-on lockers for first-class passengers and Starlink Wi-Fi, are set to debut before the end of 2026. The Points Guy
• [New] With 225 operators across 97 countries, 5G Fixed Wireless Access is set to dominate, with growth in 54 markets expected in 2026. LinkedIn
• [New] While standalone 5G is clearly expanding, the gap between leading and lagging markets is widening - and that fragmentation will shape competitive dynamics heading into 2026. Ookla
• [New] Africa alone is projected to have 382 million 5G connections by 2030, underlining significant long-term growth opportunities. TelecomLead
• For instance, data from 5G Americas shows that global 5G connections neared 2 billion in the first quarter, adding around 185 million new subscriptions, and are expected to reach approximately 7.7 billion by 2028. The National Law Review
• Leading Technology: 5G is anticipated to be the leading technology, accounting for over 44% of the revenue share in 2026, supported by its superior speed, capacity, and low latency capabilities. Persistence Market Research
• Network architectures will need to treat LEO / MSS as first-class citizens-integrated into 5G core, policy, billing and roaming-rather than bolt-on backhaul or niche services. The Art of CTO
• We forecast private 5G network revenue to grow at a CAGR of 54% between 2025 and 2030, reaching US$ 20.4 billion. ABI Research
• The Norwegian government and operators Telenor, Telia and Lyse have formalised a binding development agreement to deliver a next-generation emergency communications network built on 5G, targeting initial deployment by end of 2029. The Critical Communications Review
• Two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G at the end of 2031. Ericsson.com
• The total number of satellite broadband subscriptions is projected to surge to more than 43 million by 2035. Yahoo Finance
• The GCC States are forecast to lead globally with 95% of mobile connections on 5G by 2030. TelecomLead
• The Trump administration has threatened to withhold BEAD funding entirely from states that attempt to stand up to telecom monopolies or insist that taxpayer-funded broadband is affordable. Techdirt
• The projected trajectory from roughly $16 billion in 2025 revenue to a potential $150 billion by 2040 hinges entirely on the global adoption rate of satellite broadband. Ainvest

Last updated: 19 April 2026