Our Scans · 5G · Weekly Summary

• [New] Western Europe, North America, North East Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are forecast to have 5G mobile subscription adoption close to, or above, 90% by the end of 2031. GSA
• [New] 5G networks handled 48% of all mobile data traffic at the end of 2025 - a figure expected to rise to 85% by the end of 2031. GSA
• [New] Without 5G, the United States military cannot execute Joint All-Domain Command and Control and will remain exposed to threats existing in 4G LTE. Federal News Network
• [New] By 2028, there will be several billion connected IoT devices in business-savvy buildings, driven by broadcast communications systems, 5G, and high-efficiency Wi-Fi in addition to smart utilities like water, garbage, and electricity. Science Publishing Group
• [New] The US aviation industry is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to push to mid-2032 a deadline for updating thousands of radio altimeters to withstand interference from 5G cellular signals. FlightGlobal
• [New] By 2030, 5G connections are expected to make up 95% of all mobile connections in South Korea, Canada, and the United States. IMARC Group
• [New] There were a projected 1.9 billion fifth generation (5G) subscriptions worldwide in 2023, with the total expected to rise to 8 billion by 2028. IMARC Group
• [New] 6G networks will need up to three times the spectrum currently allocated for 5G, and was measuring up various mid-band frequencies. theregister
• [New] Africa alone is projected to have 382 million 5G connections by 2030, underlining significant long-term growth opportunities. TelecomLead
• The rapid commercialization of 5G networks, with global 5G subscriptions expected to exceed five billion by 2030, is enabling real-time on-device AI processing at scale. Persistence Market Research
• Juniper expects 6G to bring about a convergence of terrestrial and satellite communications networks, building on the progress already made with 5G. theregister
• As 5G technology advances, the real opportunity lies in using it to close the digital divide so that even the most remote villages can share in the global digital economy. Verdict
• Even 5G - despite having reached half of the world's population in under five years - will eventually slow, as the gaps that remain become harder to close. World Intellectual Property Report 2026
• India's Department of Telecommunications launched 100 5G Use Case Labs at educational institutions under the national 5G Innovation Initiative, while South Korea's Ministry of Science allocated KRW 390 Bn to smart city 5G integration through 2027. Persistence Market Research
• Rapid global urbanization, with 68% of the world's population projected to live in urban areas by 2050 (UN DESA), combined with 5G IoT deployment, AI-driven urban analytics, and government-mandated digital infrastructure investment programs are primary growth factors. Persistence Market Research
• India is forecasted to have more than a billion 5G subscribers by 2031. Global Business Outlook
• Secure, carrier-grade 4G/5G connectivity on-board container vessels, delivering agentic AI-ready data, will improve cargo visibility and increase operational efficiency across the maritime industry, regardless of location on the world's oceans. Cision PR Newswire
• Today, 5G is a mature technology - and likely to remain the dominant one in terms of coverage, price points, and device selection well into the next decade because 6G probably will not debut until 2030 at the earliest. Taoglas
• As networks evolve and technologies like Massive MIMO and 5G New Radio are introduced, cost per gigabyte will decrease. Ericsson.com
• Featuring cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, Big Data, and Green Energy, Smart City Asia 2026 is a dynamic platform for collaboration, ideation, and the implementation of smart solutions that will define the future of urban living. Eventbrite

Last updated: 19 June 2026