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• [New] T-Mobile is leveraging its scale and nationwide 5G Advanced network to expand into new growth areas, including advertising, financial services, and long-term opportunities in edge and physical AI. T-Mobile Newsroom
• [New] In broadband, T-Mobile announced new targets of 15 million 5G broadband customers and 3-4 million T-Fiber customers by 2030. T-Mobile Newsroom
• [New] Arianespace Ariane 64: Amazon Leo from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, will launch a mega constellation of 32 satellites for broadband internet access, managed by Amazon's subsidiary Kuiper Systems LLC. / USA KeepTrack
• [New] In the United States, operators such as T-Mobile have begun positioning nationwide standalone networks as the foundation for future 5G Advanced capabilities, with broader feature enablement expected as standards and device ecosystems mature. Ookla
• [New] CEVA forecasts a double-digit percentage increase in Non-GAAP net income and fully diluted Non-GAAP EPS for FY2025, fueled by strong licensing momentum and expected royalty growth in 5G, Wi-Fi, and cellular IoT sectors. / USA Public
• [New] Apple is expected to debut its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips in the iPhone 17 e. Vietnamnet.vn
• [New] The costs of deploying advanced networks remain high: industry estimates £34 billion is required for the deployment of advanced 5G to 2030. GOV.UK
• [New] The value of the global 5G equipment sector could hit $265 billion by 2035, driven by the evolution of technology like AI and private networks. TahawulTech.com
• [New] Both countries and the E.U. expect new Wi-Fi and satellite low Earth orbit constellations to play a critical role in the wireless networks of the future, increasing speeds and expanding coverage in places not covered by today's high-capacity cellular networks. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] In 2026, Wi-Fi 7 and improvements in mesh networking will make smart home systems more responsive and more stable than ever. Feb Grow
• [New] Gulshan Khurana, EVP (Technology), Vodafone Idea quoted, As India embraces the digital future, private 5G will be the cornerstone of industrial transformation. Communications Today
• [New] To get reliable IPTV, you need a fast broadband connection and will have to pay for 2026 in, year out. The Guardian
• [New] Samsung's purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G will help to change the way the world experiences the Olympic Games. PR Newswire UK
• [New] In the United States, BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funding has accelerated rural fiber expansion, closing the digital divide faster than many predicted. Real AI Voice & Web Solutions That Work | Avius AI
• [New] 6G refers to the sixth generation of cellular networks, succeeding 5G with capabilities designed for the 2030s digital landscape. AdwaitX
• [New] While access and affordability of broadband needs to be solved, access to reliable broadband will be higher than the coverage of Freeview by 2032. The Guardian
• [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

Last updated: 15 February 2026