Satellite direct to device (D2D) connectivity is moving from concept to early commercialisation in Europe, according to research from Omdia. While the market remains at an early stage, momentum is building: as of March 2026, 22 per cent of European mobile network operators have launched, are trialing, or have announced D2D satellite partnerships. This level […]
Rising 5G adoption is reshaping Singapore’s mobile revenue mix, offsetting declining voice services and stabilising market growth through 2030. While legacy voice revenues erode under OTT pressure, expanding 5G penetration and higher data consumption are driving incremental value. This transition underscores a structural shift toward data-led monetisation, compelling operators to accelerate network investments and refine […]
Britten-Norman reports it has delivered a “key milestone” in its collaboration with World Mobile Stratospheric, with the BN2T-4S Islander aircraft supporting the programme now prepared for the next phase of system integration. The aircraft is now ready for installation of the airborne 5G antenna system. The installation of the advanced phased-array antenna system represents a […]
GSA has published its latest State of the Market report. Drawing together insights from across GSA’s range of industry data, all validated by GSA’s experienced research team, the report presents a comprehensive overview of the global status of 5G networks, devices, spectrum and services. Joe Barrett, President of Global mobile Suppliers Association, commented: “The global […]
Omdia’s latest market update reveals that the global connectivity market spanning mobile, fixed broadband and fixed voice, reached $333 billion (€283.1bn) in Q4 2025, representing a 5 per cent YoY growth. Full year revenues totaled $1.3 trillion in 2025, up 4 per cent YoY growth. The results highlight ongoing challenges for the telecom industry, in […]
Luxembourg-based OQ Technology has received a €1 million contract from the European Space Agency for its BEAMSAT-5G, a project aimed at accelerating beamforming technologies and the convergence of terrestrial 5G and satellite communications. The project, called ‘Bringing 5G Beamforming Technologies to SATCOM through Breadboarding and Validation (BEAMSAT-5G)’, officially kicked off on 3 February 2026 with […]
Spanish satellite business Sateliot, which is planning a fleet of satellites mainly to address Internet of Things (IoT) demand, has opened a Series C round of financing which is looking to secure €100 million. The aim is to build and launch 16 satellites and also to demo its new 5G ‘New Radio’ service which will […]
India’s mobile services market is expected to witness a steady growth through 2030, driven by the 5G expansion and surging data consumption. While traditional voice revenues continue to decline, telcos are increasingly leveraging high-ARPU premium 5G plans and new monetisation levers for high-speed data services to drive revenue growth, reveals GlobalData, the intelligence and productivity […]
According to a report from Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks and data centre industries, worldwide telecom investments were stable in 2025. Initial estimates indicate that telecom capex for the approximately 50 service providers covered in the Telecom Capex Report – representing roughly 80 per cent of global capex—was […]
The total mobile communication services revenue in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is predicted to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3 per cent from $310.6 billion (€268.4bn) in 2025 to $347.3 billion in 2030, driven by the steady growth in mobile subscribers, especially led by 5G subscriptions, as operators continue to roll […]