Mobile Networks Explode: 2.6B on 5G, 6G Hits 280Gbps, But 3.1B Still Offline (Sept 29–30, 2025)
Global 5G connections reached 2.6 billion, up 37% year-on-year, with North America leading at 88% population coverage. EchoStar agreed to sell spectrum to AT&T for $23 billion, while Verizon is in talks for more licenses. The Philippines and Qatar set 3G shutdown dates for 2025. T-Mobile US closed its $4.4B UScellular deal, boosting Q3 revenue by $400M.
