NASDAQ:ERIC 18 August 2025 - 10 October 2025

Zamtel’s Ericsson 5G Push Puts Zambia’s Business Connectivity Race in Play
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Zamtel’s Ericsson 5G Push Puts Zambia’s Business Connectivity Race in Play

Zamtel has signed a memorandum of understanding, a preliminary agreement, with Ericsson to support private 4G and 5G networks in Zambia, moving the state-linked operator deeper into business connectivity as local rivals push faster mobile services. The agreement was formalised during a visit by an Ericsson delegation led by Alain Maupin, its head of Eastern and Northern Africa. The timing matters because Zambia’s telecoms market is no longer just about selling more SIM cards. Active mobile subscriptions rose 9.9% to 23 million in 2024, PwC Zambia said, while Airtel Networks, MTN Zambia and Zamtel have all launched or started rolling out 5G services.
June 7, 2026
Telecom Shockwaves: 5G Goes Nationwide, 6G on the Horizon, and Startups Score Big – Global GSM News Oct 9–10, 2025
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Telecom Shockwaves: 5G Goes Nationwide, 6G on the Horizon, and Startups Score Big – Global GSM News Oct 9–10, 2025

On Oct 9–10, consumer 5G adoption accelerated. In the US, AT&T flipped the switch on its standalone 5G network nationwide dataconomy.com phonescoop.com. The operator says customers will see benefits like “faster upload speeds, ultra-low latency, [and] ultra-high reliability” now that 5G no longer relies on 4G cores phonescoop.com. Early use cases are already visible – for example, AT&T confirmed that Apple Watch wearables can now use 5G RedCap instead of LTE dataconomy.com. Meanwhile, device makers are pushing new 5G phones. Realme’s CMO Chase Xu highlighted upcoming limited‑edition models, including a ₹44,999 “Game of Thrones” Realme 15 Pro 5G, saying these releases “highlight Realme’s dedication to innovation” financialexpress.com. South Korea’s Samsung launched the Galaxy M17 5G in India as part of
October 10, 2025
Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Plays (Oct 4–5, 2025)
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Global GSM Revolution: 5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Plays (Oct 4–5, 2025)

Fast-Tracking 5G Deployments – U.S.: American regulators took aggressive action to clear roadblocks to wireless broadband. On September 30, the FCC adopted new rules to streamline infrastructure builds nationwide. The Commission signaled it will preempt unreasonable state and local permit delays, ensuring that authorities “cannot unlawfully block 5G or future 6G deployments” bez-kabli.pl. This “Build America” initiative aims to supercharge network rollouts by cutting red tape – even considering an accelerated “rocket docket” for resolving tower siting disputes bez-kabli.pl. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr noted the steps will free up spectrum and remove barriers to meet surging mobile data demand bez-kabli.pl. Alongside, regulators mapped out upcoming spectrum auctions: the FCC’s FY 2026 plan includes auctioning remaining AWS-3 mid-band airwaves by June
October 5, 2025
5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Moves – Global GSM Internet Update (Oct 3–4, 2025)
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5G Breakthroughs, 3G Farewells & Telecom Power Moves – Global GSM Internet Update (Oct 3–4, 2025)

United States – Clearing the way for 5G: U.S. regulators are taking aggressive steps to accelerate next-gen wireless deployment. On September 30, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new proposals to streamline infrastructure builds nationwide. The FCC plans to override unwarranted state and local delays, effectively ensuring local authorities “cannot unlawfully block 5G or future 6G deployments” mobileworldlive.com. By cutting red tape on permits and clarifying rules, officials aim to “supercharge” 5G network densification and upgrades mobileworldlive.com mobileworldlive.com. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr noted this “Build America” agenda will free up spectrum and remove barriers to meet surging wireless demand mobileworldlive.com. In parallel, U.S. policy-makers are mapping out future spectrum auctions. The FCC’s latest plans for 2026 include auctioning remaining AWS-3 mid-band
October 4, 2025
Mobile Internet Madness: Verizon’s 6G Gambit, Nokia’s AI-Powered 5G Breakthroughs, and a Wave of 5G Rollouts Rock the World (Oct 2–3, 2025)
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Mobile Internet Madness: Verizon’s 6G Gambit, Nokia’s AI-Powered 5G Breakthroughs, and a Wave of 5G Rollouts Rock the World (Oct 2–3, 2025)

Sources: Recent telecom news articles and press releases from SDxCentral, Communications Today, Reuters, Anadolu Agency, The Fast Mode, PR Newswire and others communicationstoday.co.in thefastmode.com sdxcentral.com sdxcentral.com reuters.com thefastmode.com thefastmode.com sdxcentral.com aa.com.tr thefastmode.com thefastmode.com. These provide updates on network launches, vendor partnerships, spectrum policies, IoT/AI initiatives, and expert commentary.
October 3, 2025
Mobile Networks Mayhem: Afghanistan Blackout, India’s DIY 4G Stack, UK’s £11bn 5G Blitz & Satellite Boom
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Mobile Networks Mayhem: Afghanistan Blackout, India’s DIY 4G Stack, UK’s £11bn 5G Blitz & Satellite Boom

The period saw dramatic disruptions alongside progressive policies. In Afghanistan, the Taliban’s shock shutdown of 3G/4G on Sept 30 left most citizens offline and disrupted banking, flights, and even earthquake relief reuters.com. In contrast, some governments are opening up. Ghana’s new communications minister highlighted infrastructure wins but warned that high costs and rural exclusion persist bez-kabli.pl. In Liberia, regulators held meetings with U.S. diplomats to streamline telecom laws – they granted Starlink a provisional license and are inviting new entrants to diversify service bez-kabli.pl. In Asia, Pakistan’s government finally approved a long-delayed 5G auction. The plan will free up 606 MHz across multiple bands and hold the auction by Dec 2025 bez-kabli.pl, clearing the way for operators to launch 5G
October 2, 2025
5G Booms, SIM Scams, and 6G Looms – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 25–26, 2025)
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5G Booms, SIM Scams, and 6G Looms – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Global mobile internet usage is surging on the back of 5G expansion. Fresh data from industry group 5G Americas shows 5G adoption shattering milestones in mid-2025. Worldwide 5G subscriptions topped 2.6 billion as of June – a 37% jump from the year prior – and are on track to reach ~9 billion by 2030 telecoms.com telecoms.com. If realized, that would mean six out of ten mobile connections globally will be 5G within five years telecoms.com. This boom in high-speed connections is already driving up data traffic: global mobile data usage climbed 15% year-on-year in Q2 to 384 million terabytes consumed, a rise largely attributed to 5G’s proliferation telecoms.com mobileworldlive.com. Regional leaders are emerging. North America – an early 5G frontrunner
September 26, 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)

UK hits fiber 20M milestone: The UK’s broadband infrastructure just marked a major achievement. Openreach announced that 20 million homes and businesses are now passed by full-fiber lines, meaning they can order gigabit-speed fiber-to-the-premises service advanced-television.com. This nationwide upgrade spans from the far north of Scotland’s Fair Isle down to Cornwall in the south advanced-television.com. Openreach calls it the largest, fastest fiber build in Europe, now reaching 1 million new premises every three months advanced-television.com. Despite the vast rollout, only ~38% of eligible customers have switched to fiber so far, with many still on slower copper DSL advanced-television.com. Openreach CEO Clive Selley urged people to upgrade, noting in 2025 “being online isn’t a luxury – it’s a lifeline. From booking
September 25, 2025
Fatal Outage Sparks Outcry, 6G “Avengers” Assemble & Telecom CEO Shake-Up – Global GSM News (Sept 22–23, 2025)
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Fatal Outage Sparks Outcry, 6G “Avengers” Assemble & Telecom CEO Shake-Up – Global GSM News (Sept 22–23, 2025)

Verizon has pulled back the curtain on 6G, convening what some dub the telecom “Avengers” – a new 6G Innovation Forum uniting top network vendors and tech firms telecomstechnews.com. The alliance includes Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, alongside Qualcomm and even Meta telecomstechnews.com. Their mission: collaboratively define 6G’s capabilities and killer apps early, rather than let it become a chaotic free-for-all. “We were the first in the world to turn up 5G… 5G Advanced lays the foundation for the 6G future,”* said Verizon’s networks chief Joe Russo, noting today’s work on enhanced 5G is paving the way for wearables, AI experiences and use cases “we haven’t even thought of yet” telecomstechnews.com. Verizon is already setting up 6G labs as sandboxes to develop
September 23, 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’s £2 Billion 5G Deal: In a major boost to Europe’s telecom vendors, the newly merged Vodafone-Three UK has entrusted its next-generation network to Ericsson and Nokia in a deal worth £2 billion reuters.com. The contract – an eight-year project to modernize and expand 5G across Britain – will see Ericsson take the lead role. The Swedish company confirmed its share at 12.5 billion SEK reuters.com, supplying advanced 5G radio access and core equipment. Nokia will provide its 5G gear to roughly 7,000 sites, marking Nokia’s return as a supplier to Vodafone/Three in the UK reuters.com. This massive investment comes on the heels of Vodafone UK and Three UK’s merger, completed in June. The combined operator pledged £11 billion over
September 22, 2025
5G Power Plays, Spectrum Shake-Ups & Internet Blackouts – Global Mobile Roundup (Sept 13–14, 2025)
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5G Power Plays, Spectrum Shake-Ups & Internet Blackouts – Global Mobile Roundup (Sept 13–14, 2025)

5G rollouts and spectrum in APAC: Across Asia-Pacific, operators advanced their mobile broadband ambitions. China Mobile showcased a cutting-edge 6G trial at the China Internet Conference, claiming the world’s first small-scale 6G network with ten prototype base stations caliber.az caliber.az. Peak wireless speeds reached an astonishing 280 Gbps – transmitting a 50 GB file in just 1.4 seconds – hinting at the leaps 6G could bring in the 2030s caliber.az. While 6G remains experimental, China Mobile emphasized it already runs the world’s largest 5G network and is contributing to hundreds of global 5G standards caliber.az. In India, attention turned to crucial mid-band spectrum for 5G’s future. Ericsson’s global CTO Erik Ekudden urged India’s government to allocate the 6 GHz band
September 14, 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)

Chinese 6G Chip Leap: Next-generation research is accelerating beyond the lab. In a major milestone, scientists in China announced development of a single microchip that could form the heart of future 6G networks, achieving over 100 Gbps wireless throughput techxplore.com. The all-frequency 6G chip – roughly the size of a thumbnail – operates across 0.5 GHz to 115 GHz bands, from traditional cellular frequencies up into terahertz waves techxplore.com. Currently, covering such a broad spectrum requires an array of separate radio units, but the new design consolidates it into one package. Researchers from Peking University and CityU Hong Kong achieved this by using photonic integration: they convert radio signals to optical signals and back in silicon, enabling ultra-broadband, low-noise transmission
September 9, 2025
No SIM Card, No Problem: 2025’s Hottest eSIM Routers Revolutionizing Connectivity
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No SIM Card, No Problem: 2025’s Hottest eSIM Routers Revolutionizing Connectivity

Key Facts at a Glance: Just as eSIM technology has become commonplace in phones, it’s now making significant strides in the world of Wi-Fi routers and mobile hotspots 5gstore.com 5gstore.com. An eSIM-compatible router contains a built-in, programmable SIM module that can hold multiple carrier profiles and be activated over the air. In practical terms, this means you no longer need to obtain or swap a physical SIM card to get your router connected to a cellular network. Whether you’re a traveler wanting instant internet in each new country, or an enterprise deploying thousands of devices worldwide, eSIM promises “instant, digital, flexible and hassle-free” connectivity cradlepoint.com.
August 27, 2025
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6G Revolution: Blazing Speeds, Global Tech Rivalries, and the Next Wireless Frontier

What is 6G? 6G is the sixth-generation mobile network technology poised to succeed 5G around the end of this decade. It promises unprecedented wireless performance – think data speeds up to 1 terabit per second and air-link latencies under a millisecond anz.peoplemattersglobal.com. In other words, downloading full-length movies or immersive VR content could happen in seconds, and network response might be near-instantaneous, enabling futuristic applications like real-time holographic calls and truly tactile remote control. While 5G marked a huge leap in connectivity, 6G is expected to build on 5G’s foundation with even faster speeds, lower latency, higher reliability, and massive device connectivity anz.peoplemattersglobal.com. Experts emphasize that 6G will evolve from 5G rather than completely replace it – “we should think
August 18, 2025