5G Technology 1 September 2025 - 8 October 2025

Global Mobile Internet Explodes: 5G Surges, Wi‑Fi 7 Soars, Secret SIM Plot Foiled, and Networks Shake Up
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Global Mobile Internet Explodes: 5G Surges, Wi‑Fi 7 Soars, Secret SIM Plot Foiled, and Networks Shake Up

Pakistan approved Wi‑Fi 7 in the 6 GHz band, joining early adopters in Asia-Pacific; 5G launches in seven cities are planned, but spectrum costs remain an issue. India’s BSNL will activate its nationwide 4G network on Sept 27, using 100,000 new towers and local technology. Singapore’s Simba will acquire M1’s mobile business for S$1.43 billion, reshaping the telecom market. China’s major carriers will support eSIM on Apple’s iPhone Air, pending approval.
September 28, 2025
Wireless World in Upheaval: 5G Mega-Deals, 6G Breakthroughs & Outages Mark a Pivotal Week
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Wireless World in Upheaval: 5G Mega-Deals, 6G Breakthroughs & Outages Mark a Pivotal Week

VodafoneThree UK awarded a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) 5G contract to Ericsson and Nokia, with Ericsson as primary vendor. In Australia, a 13-hour Optus outage linked to four deaths drew government condemnation and a CEO apology. T-Mobile US completed its $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, absorbing customers and spectrum. China Mobile reported 6G prototype speeds of 280 Gbps, but experts say commercial use is years away.
September 22, 2025
Shockwaves in 5G: SpaceX’s $17 Billion Spectrum Coup, EU Nixes ‘Big Tech Tax’, Trump’s 5G Surprise
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Shockwaves in 5G: SpaceX’s $17 Billion Spectrum Coup, EU Nixes ‘Big Tech Tax’, Trump’s 5G Surprise

SpaceX agreed to buy $17 billion in wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar to expand Starlink’s 5G services. U.S. regulators ended a probe into EchoStar’s 5G rollout after this deal and a related $23 billion sale to AT&T. The UK launched its largest 5G spectrum auction, while Turkey set October 16 for its own 5G auction. Malaysia’s U Mobile activated a second 5G network, and Vodafone Idea expanded 5G in India.
September 19, 2025
5G Shake-Ups, 6G Signals & Satellite Surprises – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)
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5G Shake-Ups, 6G Signals & Satellite Surprises – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)

SpaceX will buy wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion to expand Starlink’s direct-to-cell 5G service, sending U.S. carrier stocks down about 3%. UK operator EE launched Ericsson’s ARC tech, boosting 5G speeds in cities. Pakistan and Turkey set dates for their first 5G rollouts. Kuwait deployed 5G-Advanced nationwide with Huawei, promising speeds up to 10 times faster than standard 5G.
September 9, 2025
Mobile Network Shockwaves: Outages, 5G Power Plays & 6G on the Horizon (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025)
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Mobile Network Shockwaves: Outages, 5G Power Plays & 6G on the Horizon (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025)

A Verizon outage on Aug 30 left millions in the U.S. without service for hours; over 23,000 reports were filed before restoration began. Pakistan suspended mobile internet across Balochistan the same day, citing security threats. AT&T agreed to buy $23 billion in 5G spectrum from EchoStar. South Korea fined SK Telecom $97 million for a data breach affecting 23.2 million users.
September 1, 2025