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 signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to develop private 4G and 5G networks in Zambia, aiming to expand business connectivity. The agreement, announced during an Ericsson delegation visit, did not disclose financial terms, customer names, or a deployment timeline. Zamtel holds 22.9% of Zambia’s mobile market, trailing Airtel and MTN. Competition is rising as all major operators roll 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

AT&T launched nationwide 5G Standalone on Oct 9, while Malaysia’s Yes 5G activated the country’s first 5G Advanced network. Samsung released the Galaxy M17 5G in India. The FCC set an Oct 28 vote to ban network equipment with Chinese parts. Vietnam reserved key mid-bands for 6G and Wi-Fi 7 in its new spectrum plan.
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)

U.S. regulators moved to fast-track 5G and clear the way for 6G, overriding local tower delays. India, Sri Lanka, and Turkey launched major 5G spectrum auctions, while Europe freed up new frequencies. BT aims for 99% standalone 5G coverage in the UK by 2030. Kuwait’s Zain enabled a 12,000 km remote surgery using a low-latency 5G link.
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)

The FCC moved to block states and cities from delaying 5G and future 6G tower builds. India, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the UK announced major spectrum auctions, including new high-frequency bands. BT pledged 99% standalone 5G coverage in the UK by 2030, while Vodafone agreed to acquire Telekom Romania Mobile. Global 2G and 3G network shutdowns are accelerating, with most European countries targeting full switch-off by 2030.
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)

Verizon launched a 6G Innovation Forum with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Meta, and Qualcomm to develop new network use cases. Nokia licensed HPE’s Juniper RIC tech for its AI-driven MantaRay platform and added 45 Juniper engineers. T-Mobile expanded Starlink satellite-to-phone service in the U.S. to support popular apps in dead zones. New 5G launches and upgrades rolled out in the UK, British Virgin Islands, and other markets.
October 3, 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 5G connections reached 2.6 billion by mid-2025, up 32% year-over-year, with usage highest in North America at 111 GB per user monthly. The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a SIM-card network in New York linked to nation-state actors, averting a potential telecom outage during the UN General Assembly. Ofcom fined Vonage £700,000 after a VoIP outage blocked emergency calls for 11 days in the UK.
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)

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
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 launched a 6G Innovation Forum with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Qualcomm, and Meta to shape next-generation wireless. Vodafone–Three UK signed a £2 billion network upgrade deal with Nokia and Ericsson, phasing out Huawei and Samsung equipment. T-Mobile US named Srini Gopalan as incoming CEO. Australia’s Optus faces investigations after a 13-hour outage disrupted emergency calls and was linked to several deaths.
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 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
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)

China’s top carriers will support eSIM in Apple’s new iPhone “Air,” pending regulatory approval. Italy’s Telecom Italia faces an EU probe as KKR moves forward with a €22 billion takeover of its landline network. Telefónica is removing Huawei from 5G cores in Spain and Germany. Namibia’s Paratus launched the country’s first private 4G/5G network on September 3.
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)

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
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

Routers with embedded eSIM technology now let users switch carriers and data plans remotely, bypassing physical SIM cards. Consumer and enterprise models from brands like GL.iNet, Teltonika, and Peplink support multiple profiles and automatic carrier switching. Recent firmware updates have added eSIM support to older routers. The trend is accelerating, with more launches and full eSIM support expected in 2025.
August 27, 2025
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6G Revolution: Blazing Speeds, Global Tech Rivalries, and the Next Wireless Frontier

China launched a 6G test satellite and achieved a 100 Gbps laser link from space to ground. South Korea’s ETRI demonstrated a 200 Gbps wireless 6G prototype in January 2025. Japan’s SoftBank began outdoor 6G trials in Tokyo with Nokia in July 2025. Ten countries signed a White House-backed pledge in February 2024 for secure, open, and resilient 6G networks.
August 18, 2025