Global Scans · Internet Communication · Weekly Summary

• [New] At the Wireless Broadband Alliance, we envision a future where seamless, secure and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity is readily available to enterprises and in turn their customers. Eventbrite
• [New] AI-RAN commercialization: Nokia executives promised commercial AI-RAN deployments (in collaboration with Nvidia) by 2027, bridging the gap between 5G-Advanced and 6G. Ookla
• [New] The growth mechanism through 2035 is tied to the proliferation of computing power, data centers, AI hardware, 5G/6G infrastructure, and IoT devices. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Although the transition toward 6G has already begun in research labs, 5G Advanced will represent the next major commercial milestone for mobile networks during the remainder of this decade. TeckNexus
• [New] Qualcomm will bundle it with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silicon and pair it with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, streamlining design wins for top Android flagships. FindArticles
• [New] GSMA Intelligence forecasts 5G connections rising to over 5.5 billion by 2030, making 5G the dominant mobile technology globally. aipix.ai
• [New] 5G eRedCap - Foundation for Nordic's future ultra-low-power 5G connectivity Nordic is collaborating with lead customers on next-generation 5G eRedCap technologies that will enable even broader application coverage in the future. Yahoo Finance
• [New] India is promoting its homegrown 4G/5G stack as an export alternative, but performance, lifecycle support and geopolitical scrutiny will determine its competitiveness. Light Reading
• [New] The European Union has completed spectrum assignments across 700 MHz low-band and 3.4-3.8 GHz mid-band allocations across all member states except Malta, supporting the EU's Digital Decade 2030 target of 100% outdoor 5G population coverage. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As 2030 approaches, the convergence of autonomous technology, 5G connectivity, and a global mandate for sustainability will likely shift the default mode of transport from private ownership to integrated digital platforms. openpr
• [New] Broadband rollout plans could face delays or higher procurement costs, with tight memory supply expected to persist through at least mid-2026, even if prices stop climbing as aggressively. The Register
• [New] 75% of 5G base stations will be upgraded to 5G-Advanced by 2030, five years post-estimated commercial launch, signifying sustained infrastructure capital requirements throughout the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global 5G core software spending is projected to grow at an 8.8% CAGR between 2025 and 2030, with EMEA leading at 16.7%, significantly outpacing North America and Asia & Oceania. Communications Today
• For fixed networks, global fixed broadband subscriptions are forecast at 1,555,400,000 by 2026. Bayelsa Watch

Last updated: 15 March 2026