Global Scans · Telecoms · Weekly Summary

• [New] The telecom industry deploys new generations of wireless communications roughly every 10 years, with 5G replacing 4G around 2020, and 6G expected to enter commercial use around 2030. Microwave Journal
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote next month on reversing measures that sought to boost the security of wiretap request systems in response to major Chinese hacks into telecommunications companies discovered last year. Nextgov/FCW
• [New] Backed by more than $3.2 billion in liquidity, bolstered by global telecom partners like Verizon, Vodafone, and stc Group, AST is orchestrating a constellation campaign that could see 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2026. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] The future IRIS secure telecoms constellation will be the new standard bearer for Europe's independent and sovereign space capability. Thales Alenia Space
• [New] In 2026, telecom technology is not just about transmitting data from point to point, it's about intelligently building connectivity in a way that enables the new frontiers of innovation, communication and exploration. Forbes
• [New] Investing.com - T-Mobile raised its forecast for postpaid net customer additions after the telecoms group added more wireless subscribers than anticipated in the third quarter. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Latin America and Middle East & Africa show significant growth potential with increasing urban development projects and expanding telecommunications coverage. openpr
• [New] ESA plans to request €750M for the EO component of the European Resilience from Space initiative that will use a system of systems approach to bring together EO with navigation and telecommunications. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• [New] In the ITU strategic plan for 2024-2027, target 2.5 is significant improvement of the ICT sector's contribution to climate and environment action, as measured by concrete indicators including the global e-waste recycling rate and the contribution of telecommunications / ICTs to global GHG emissions. ITU
• [New] Taking place every four years, WTDC strengthens global collaboration on telecommunications challenges and develops forward-thinking solutions that unlock the potential of technology to benefit society. EurekAlert!
• [New] Modernizing Telecommunications Relay Services - The Commission will consider a NPRM that would initiate a proceeding to modernize telecommunications relay services. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• [New] The Samsung phone problems could be indicative of a broader systemic issue in Australia's telecommunications emergency services. The Sydney Morning Herald
• Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services is projected to reach $1,532 billion in 2025, representing an increase of +1.7% year-on-year. IANS
• Mobile services will dominate global telecom spending, supported by strong data consumption and M2M applications that offset declining voice and messaging revenues. TelecomLead

Last updated: 01 December 2025