Telecoms

[New] Telecoms software spending will reach USD95.1 billion in 2022 propelled by digital transformation, NFV / SDN-driven network and operations automation and 5G deployments.
With global spending on hardware, software, services and telecom projected to reach nearly $5.2 trillion this year, it's evident that technology has a growing and integral role in business operations.
Vietnam's telecom and pay-TV services market will grow from a recorded $7.2bn in 2017 to $7.6bn by 2022 at a CAGR of 1.0% (3.6% in D) over 2017-2022, driven by projected growth in mobile data and fixed broadband revenue.
The telecom service revenue growth in the US over 2019-2024 will be driven by mobile data and fixed broadband revenues.
Global Telecommunication Market was valued US$ 18 Bn in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ 29 Bn by 2026, at CAGR of 6.14% during forecast period.
Conservative critics of Boris Johnson's Huawei decision will push for a commitment from the government that the Chinese firm must be forced out of Britain's telecoms infrastructure within three years.
The rollout of 5G network combined with IoT connectivity which includes connected cars, connected homes or connected cities is predicted to change the way the telecom operators perform their tasks.
The Indian IoT market is expected to touch $9 billion by 2020 across sectors such as telecom, health, vehicles and homes, among others.
Chinese state-sponsored threat group APT41 has spied on global technology, telecommunications, and healthcare providers for the Chinese government, while also targeting video game companies and cryptocurrency funds for profit.
Recent measures taken by the United States to restrict Chinese foreign investment in US technology and telecommunications industries and prevent sales of American technology to Chinese companies could, if they persist, impede or slow technological progress in some Chinese industries.
The UK telecoms regulator has today confirmed that they will proceed to auction of the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz radio spectrum bands in spring 2020 to boost new 5G networks to potentially Gigabit-capable (1000 Mbps +) mobile broadband speeds.
The Trump administration will allow some U.S. suppliers to resume shipping to the Chinese telecom giant easing export restrictions while U.S. negotiators struggle to wrap up the first stage of a trade deal.
The Trump administration is reportedly set to extend a license, set to expire Monday, that will let U.S. companies continue engaging in some transactions with Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies, which was put on the export-restriction list earlier this year.
Japan's government ministry expressed its hope that the telecom industry would build 5G infrastructure on a broad scale, extending well beyond major cities into rural areas.
China recently raised tariffs to 25% on rare earth exports to the U.S. and has threatened to halt exports altogether after the Trump administration raised tariffs on Chinese products and blacklisted telecommunications giant Huawei.
The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has proposed to defragment the 3.4-3.8 GHz radio spectrum bands after next year's auction, which could enable mobile network operators to get the best performance and save money on their new 5G ultrafast mobile broadband networks.
China's Southeast Asian neighbors have expressed mixed interest in offers by telecom giant Huawei to roll out mobile wireless 5G networks and other products in their countries, amid concerns over the firm's links to Beijing and how its technology could compromise national security.
Worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services will reach $1,633 billion in 2019, an increase of 0.8% year on year.
Investment will be needed at an even larger scale, and in a more strategic way, to meet the coming challenges, including achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions, increasing water resilience, delivering full fibre networks, and providing 5G coverage.
A global trade war, Brexit and cybersecurity are among the main risks facing companies globally in 2019 - and telecoms is one of six major industries whose growth could be derailed next year as a result.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have proposed to allocate $1 billion to help small and rural providers rip and replace foreign telecommunications equipment manufactured by companies identified as national security threats.
Telecom operators will achieve 5G revenues worth US$502 billion in 2025, with North America and Asia-Pacific commanding more than 60% market in terms of revenue.
As compatible technology and high-speed wireless networks spread more quickly - telecom operators are planning to invest as much as $1 trillion on 5G infrastructure by 2025 - the adoption of agriculture-related technology will accelerate.

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Last updated: 16 February 2020