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  • [New] 2026 will see a multitude of airlines, including British Airways and United, adopt in-flight Wi-Fi solutions supported by LEO satellite constellations for the first time. The National Law Review
  • [New] Annual shipments of Wi-Fi mesh equipment are projected to grow from 41.7 million units in 2024 to 63.6 million units in 2026. TelecomLead
  • [New] Global fiber broadband subscriptions are projected to reach 808.7 million by 2026-end, up from 776.3 million in 2025. TelecomLead
  • [New] In 2026, multiple airlines, including British Airways and United, are expected to deploy LEO-based in-flight Wi-Fi, with several carriers offering free connectivity to all passengers regardless of travel class. TelecomLead
  • [New] As the cellular ecosystem begins early preparations for 6G, greater clarity is expected in 2026 on how Wi-Fi and 6G will work together. TelecomLead
  • [New] Consumer devices with Wi-Fi 8 support are still a few years away, particularly as Wi-Fi 8 standardization is not expected until about 2028. CCS Insight
  • [New] JetBlue became the first airline to announce a partnership with Amazon to deploy its Leo satellite service for in-flight Wi-Fi, beginning in 2027. Tech Business News
  • [New] The Broadband Acceleration Grant award of $6.7 million will go to five Internet Service Providers, with equal private and local matching, bringing the project total to $13.4 million. Without cables
  • [New] By 2026, 5G capability will exceed what most paying applications actually need. RCR Wireless News
  • [New] With Starship, V3 satellites, gigabit speeds, global 5G connectivity, and massive manufacturing scale on the horizon, 2026 could be even more impressive. DISHYtech
  • [New] Wi-Fi 7 will deliver speeds up to 46 Gbps with significantly lower latency. Robertson County Source
  • [New] The Wi-Fi Alliance forecasts 1.1 billion total Wi-Fi 7 device shipments in 2026, including 196.1 million IoT devices, 22.3 million healthcare devices and 159.4 million consumer devices. Network World
  • [New] While Wi-Fi 7 adoption is accelerating among enterprises, retail Wi-Fi 8 products could arrive as early as summer 2026. Network World
  • [New] The gap between Wi-Fi 7's launch and potential Wi-Fi 8 product launches in mid-2026 could potentially be shorter than the typical cycle between Wi-Fi generations. Network World
  • [New] 5G Proliferation: 5G subscriptions reached 2.8 billion in Q3 2025 (one-third of mobile subscriptions), projected to hit 6.4 billion by 2031. Blockchain Deployment and Management Platform | Zeeve
  • [New] The intersection of AI and Wi-Fi will be the dominant theme in 2026 and beyond. RCR Wireless News
  • [New] The advent of 5G technology is set to revolutionize IoT with its high-speed, low-latency capabilities, allowing a projected 10 billion IoT connections by 2026, accounting for 60% of total 5G connections. Zealous System
  • [New] The demonstration at the Kyocera booth (6501, LVCC, West Hall) will feature the R & S ATS1800M 5G NR multi-directional mmWave test chamber from Rohde & Schwarz, known for its exceptionally small footprint and over-the-air (OTA) testing capabilities. American Industrial Magazine

Last updated: 11 January 2026


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