5G 9 August 2025 - 19 January 2026

Nokia foldable 5G for ₹1,599? Viral “2026” posts spread as HMD listings stay quiet
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Nokia foldable 5G for ₹1,599? Viral “2026” posts spread as HMD listings stay quiet

Posts on Indian tech site mycampusstore.in this week promoted unannounced Nokia-branded phones with high-end specs and low prices, citing leaks. HMD Global, the official Nokia phone licensee, has not listed these models on its channels. The site’s claims include a “Nokia 2026 Foldable 5G” and “Nokia Evolve Pro 2026,” but no official confirmation has been issued.
February 9, 2026
Jio beats China Unicom in 5G users as India’s AirFibre broadband bet grows
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Jio beats China Unicom in 5G users as India’s AirFibre broadband bet grows

Reliance Jio overtook China Unicom to become the world’s third-largest 5G operator, reaching 253 million users by end-2025, GSMA Intelligence said. Reliance’s 5G traffic made up 53% of usage last quarter, while its AirFibre broadband subscribers more than doubled to 11.5 million. Reliance Industries shares fell up to 2.7% after quarterly profit missed estimates. India’s 5G base stations rose to 518,854 by year-end.
January 19, 2026
WindTre and Ericsson activate Italy’s first 5G Standalone network — and bring network slicing to smaller businesses
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WindTre and Ericsson activate Italy’s first 5G Standalone network — and bring network slicing to smaller businesses

WindTre and Ericsson have launched Italy’s first 5G Standalone network, powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core. The network includes a slicing service aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. WindTre deployed a dedicated 5G slice for live sports video production at a venue with over 90,000 spectators. The launch was announced January 14, 2026.
January 15, 2026
5G Standalone Goes Global, 6G Teasers and Satellite Internet Shake-Up – Telecom Highlights (Oct 8–9, 2025)
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5G Standalone Goes Global, 6G Teasers and Satellite Internet Shake-Up – Telecom Highlights (Oct 8–9, 2025)

AT&T announced nationwide deployment of its 5G Standalone network in the U.S., with Verizon close behind. In India, Reliance Jio unveiled a homegrown 6G stack at the India Mobile Congress as the country expands 5G to nearly every district. China Mobile reported 6G test speeds reaching 280 Gbps. Spain’s Sateliot achieved the first direct 5G IoT link from a satellite to a standard mobile device.
October 9, 2025
October 2025 Mobile Tech Explosion: New Smartphones, AI Chips, 5G Upgrades and Shocking Forecasts
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October 2025 Mobile Tech Explosion: New Smartphones, AI Chips, 5G Upgrades and Shocking Forecasts

Realme 15x 5G launched in India Oct. 1 with a 7,000 mAh battery, 144 Hz display, and Dimensity 6300 chip, priced from ₹15,999. Samsung’s Galaxy M07 also debuted Oct. 1 at ₹6,999, offering a 6.7″ 90 Hz screen and 50 MP camera. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 will use ARM v9 architecture, with new flagship phones shipping from Oct. 2025.
October 2, 2025
Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: 5G Innovations, Network Disruptions and Big Telecom Moves (Sept 28–29, 2025)
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Global Mobile Internet Upheaval: 5G Innovations, Network Disruptions and Big Telecom Moves (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Australia’s Optus suffered a nine-hour outage blocking 000 emergency calls for about 4,500 customers; the government launched an inquiry. Malaysia began 5G Broadcast trials, while India’s BSNL deployed a domestic 4G stack covering 22 million people. Nigeria revoked a 5% telecom tax and approved spectrum leasing for MTN. Vodafone and Digi Romania agreed to split Telekom Romania Mobile’s assets.
September 29, 2025
Jaw-Dropping GSM Internet Update: 5G Booms, Secret SIM Plot, & Space Networks on Fire (Sept 26–27, 2025)
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Jaw-Dropping GSM Internet Update: 5G Booms, Secret SIM Plot, & Space Networks on Fire (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Global 5G subscriptions reached 2.6 billion by mid-2025, up 37% year-on-year, with mobile data traffic rising 15% in Q2. Private 5G and IoT markets are expanding rapidly, while Verizon and partners launched a “6G Innovation Forum.” Satellite internet advances include Starlink’s approval in India and Amazon’s Project Kuiper expansion. A SIM card sabotage plot was foiled in New York during the UN assembly.
September 27, 2025
Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)
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Global Telecom Shake-Up: 5G Surges, Satellites Soar, and Outages Spark Outrage (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Openreach passed 20 million UK homes with full-fiber broadband, but only 38% have switched from copper. Senegal plans nationwide satellite internet by 2025, while India approved Starlink but capped users at 2 million. Amazon launched 27 more Kuiper satellites, topping 100 in orbit. An Optus outage in Australia disrupted emergency calls for 13 hours and is linked to four deaths.
September 25, 2025
Global GSM Internet Shake-Up: 5G+ Debuts, Tower Mega-Deal & Stratospheric Trials Rock 48 Hours
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Global GSM Internet Shake-Up: 5G+ Debuts, Tower Mega-Deal & Stratospheric Trials Rock 48 Hours

UAE telecom operator du launched “5G+” service, doubling mobile speeds and cutting latency nationwide. Vodafone and Digi agreed to split Telekom Romania Mobile in a €70 million deal, with OTE Group selling its Romanian unit. Germany’s Deutsche Bahn and Nokia activated the world’s first 5G-based railway communication system on a Saxony test route. Oman Towers Company finalized a majority stake sale to Brookfield Asset Management.
September 20, 2025
Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 6G Horizons & Bold Moves This Week
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Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 6G Horizons & Bold Moves This Week

Kuwait launched a nationwide 5G-Advanced network with Huawei, delivering speeds up to 10 times faster than previous 5G. Virgin Media O2 expanded 5G Standalone coverage to 500 UK towns and cities, reaching over 70% of the population. Orange France will shut down 2G by end-2026 and 3G by 2028. The UK’s Ofcom opened applications for a major mmWave 5G spectrum auction.
September 18, 2025
Global GSM Internet Frenzy: 5G Milestones, 6G Speed Records & Satellite Mega-Deals Rock 48 Hours
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Global GSM Internet Frenzy: 5G Milestones, 6G Speed Records & Satellite Mega-Deals Rock 48 Hours

Virgin Media O2 activated 5G Standalone in 500 UK towns and cities, reaching about 70% of the population in the country’s largest SA rollout. EchoStar sold $40 billion in 5G spectrum to AT&T and SpaceX, exiting its 5G operator plans. China Mobile’s 6G prototype hit 280 Gbps in tests. Fiji launched its first 5G networks in major cities.
September 17, 2025
GSM Internet Frenzy: 48 Hours of Blazing 6G Trials, 5G Power Plays & IoT Innovations (Sept 14–15, 2025)
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GSM Internet Frenzy: 48 Hours of Blazing 6G Trials, 5G Power Plays & IoT Innovations (Sept 14–15, 2025)

GSMA reports 3.1 billion people remain offline despite mobile internet coverage, citing device cost and digital skills as key barriers. China Mobile’s 6G trial reached 280 Gbps, 14 times faster than 5G. Space42 and Viasat launched a venture to bring direct-to-device satellite broadband to 160+ markets within three years. Israel awarded 5G licenses to three operators, triggering aggressive data plan competition.
September 15, 2025
48 Hours of Mobile Mayhem: 5G Breakthroughs, Early 6G Leaps & Telecom Turmoil (Sept 11–12, 2025)
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48 Hours of Mobile Mayhem: 5G Breakthroughs, Early 6G Leaps & Telecom Turmoil (Sept 11–12, 2025)

EchoStar sold its wireless spectrum to SpaceX for about $17 billion, prompting the FCC to close its 5G probe, while EchoStar also reached a $23 billion deal with AT&T weeks earlier. AT&T signaled it may skip Mexico’s 5G auction due to high fees. In Gabon, Airtel and Moov Africa agreed to share mobile infrastructure. Ofcom will allow direct satellite-to-phone service in the UK by 2026.
September 12, 2025
Global GSM Revolution: 48 Hours of 5G & 6G Breakthroughs, Deals, and Policy Shake-Ups
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Global GSM Revolution: 48 Hours of 5G & 6G Breakthroughs, Deals, and Policy Shake-Ups

Bangladesh’s top mobile operators launched the country’s first 5G services in major cities. Pakistan’s Prime Minister approved a 5G spectrum auction to finish by December 2025. Iraq announced a national 5G telecom company with Vodafone for a 2025 rollout. The GSMA warned India against allocating 5G spectrum directly to enterprises, urging it remain with carriers.
September 3, 2025
Private 5G Revolution
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Inside the Private 5G Revolution: How Dedicated 5G Networks Are Transforming Industry by 2025

By the end of 2024, over 1,600 private mobile networks operated across 80 countries, according to the Global mobile Suppliers Association. Airbus had three production sites live with private 5G and planned further rollouts in Canada, the UK, the US, and China, with Ericsson as supplier. Nokia led private 5G vendor rankings in 2025, with deployments at DHL and Volkswagen. AWS ended its direct private 5G service in May 2025, shifting to partner-based offerings.
August 9, 2025