Global Scans · Proximity Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] With ever increasing reliance on digital services in all aspects of our lives and with various telecom switch-offs underway, connectivity resilience will become a stronger priority in 2026. FarrPoint
• [New] The integration of satellite connectivity with terrestrial telecom networks will provide seamless connectivity to users across the globe, especially covering underserved remote areas. Electronics For You - Official Site ElectronicsForU.com
• [New] In networking and telecoms, it can be said with some certainty that, in 2026, AI will be as indispensable as it has been for the recent past. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] The MediaTek Filogic 8000 series of products will cater to premium and flagship devices leveraging Wi-Fi 8 technology, with the first chipset expected to reach customers later in 2026. RCR Wireless News
• [New] ASUS Networking plans to release its first lineup of Wi-Fi 8 home routers and mesh systems in 2026. RCR Wireless News
• [New] Network cabling trends in 2026 will emphasize integration with Wi-Fi 6/7 and future wireless technologies. Bridge Cable
• [New] In 2026, network cabling will increasingly leverage single-mode and multi-mode fiber for enterprise networks, data centers, and telecom applications. Bridge Cable
• [New] From smarter data centers to advanced cabling materials, 2026 promises exciting developments in the field of network cabling that will influence how organizations plan, install, and maintain their networks. Bridge Cable
• [New] Wi-Fi offload gains in prominence with OpenRoaming: A plethora of trends will act to spur investments into Wi-Fi offloading in 2026. The National Law Review
• [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] 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] 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] BA, alongside many others, will at the same time make Wi-Fi access available for free to all passengers, irrespective of their travelling class, greatly expanding in-flight Wi-Fi access. The National Law Review
• [New] The upcoming U.S. price hike and premium-only music videos may influence the near term catalyst around user monetization, but do not materially change the main risk, which remains high content and licensing costs that can restrict long term margin improvement. Simply Wall St
• [New] The Samsung post quantum chip collaboration showcases Thales' cryptography strengths, but it does not materially change the near term dependence on defence budgets or the risk that cyber integration issues could weigh on margins. Simply Wall St
• [New] Near-collisions will become the most important leading safety indicator, replacing collisions as the primary metric organizations use to manage risk. Motive
• [New] AI-powered patrol robots, which are already used in some cities worldwide, might be included in U.S. police forces, marking a shift to futuristic policing and automated field operations. PsPortals
• [New] Micron plans to invest $100 billion in new semiconductor megafabs near Syracuse. MACNY
• [New] The IMEI - a unique 15-digit identifier - will be mapped against a user's National ID, linking SIM cards, devices and user identities in a centralized digital registry maintained by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission. Dhaka Tribune
• [New] Passive infrastructure providers will fall under regulatory oversight, in accordance with guidelines to be issued by the Telecoms Regulatory Commission. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] As 2026 approaches, the telecoms industry appears poised to implement technologies and business models that could significantly impact how global digital infrastructure operates. Blue Tech Wave Media

Last updated: 12 January 2026