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• [New] UC Berkeley and Rocket Lab successfully developed two orbiters that will spend their lifetimes scanning Mars' magnetic field to gain a deeper understanding of its history, all while operating within a budget that may make future missions to Mars more frequent and affordable. CNet
• [New] In 2025-2026, US frequency auctions will play a decisive role in boosting domestic telecom equipment stock prices.
• [New] With the US FCC announcing new frequency allocations, global system integrators are mentioning the possibility of transitioning to 5G standalone and introducing 5G Advanced in 2026, highlighting the potential for a major cycle in telecom equipment.
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission will vote in November to repeal a ruling that requires telecom providers to secure their networks, acting on a request from the biggest lobby groups representing Internet providers. Techdirt
• [New] Comcast, the US telecoms company that own Sky and NBCUniversal, hopes to snap up ITV's media and entertainment operations, which include its free-to-air TV channels in the UK and ITVX streaming platform. The Guardian
• [New] The proposed naval integration will provide access to EUR20 billion-EUR 30 billion in German and international orders, while the ICEYE venture anchors Rheinmetall's entry into dual-use space systems with near-term revenue potential of EUR 2 billion. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Modernizing the Telecommunications Relay Services: The FCC will consider an NPRM seeking comment on reform proposals that would facilitate TRS's transition from legacy analog services to IP-based alternatives. JD Supra
• [New] Digital infrastructure is the third-biggest sector attracting investment, with an estimated $19 trillion flowing into fiber networks, telecoms, data centers, satellites, and associated services by 2040. Visual Capitalist
• [New] Only two additional states are expected to receive more than $500 million in new data center spending in the near term: Texas, at $2.8 billion, and Arizona, at $692 million. ConstructConnect
• [New] Innovations to modernize campus, branch, and industrial networks were announced, with cloud-managed fabric, next-generation Wi-Fi, and new secure routing solutions scheduled for rollout between late 2025 and early 2026. Simply Wall St
• [New] In the near term (2026-2027), worldwide AI spending in IT markets is expected to reach approximately $1.48 trillion in 2025 and increase to $2.02 trillion in 2026. FinancialContent
• [New] AI is evolving from a productivity tool into a strategic enabler that will underpin sustainable growth in the global telecom industry. TelecomLead
• [New] Mobile services will dominate global telecom spending, supported by strong data consumption and M2M applications that offset declining voice and messaging revenues. TelecomLead
• [New] Telecom service revenue in EMEA will reach $477 billion in 2025 as compared with $462 billion in 2024. TelecomLead
• [New] Telecom service revenue in Asia Pacific will reach $481 billion in 2025 as compared with $476 billion in 2024. TelecomLead
• [New] Telecom service revenue in Americas will reach $574 billion in 2025 as compared with $568 billion in 2024. TelecomLead
• [New] Worldwide spending on telecom and pay TV services is expected to reach 1,532 billion dollars in 2025 from $1,507 billion in 2024, growing 1.7%. TelecomLead
• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in the US will grow from $412.4 billion in 2024 to $430.5 billion in 2029, driven by growth in mobile and fixed broadband service revenues. Yahoo Finance
• [New] In the near term (2025-2026), AI will continue to be the paramount driver, leading to the deeper integration of AI capabilities into a broader array of devices, from personal computers to various consumer electronics. FinancialContent
• [New] AI systems appear in Telecommunication industry Trends 2026 because of their help reducing false alarms while providing valuable data. aipix.ai
• Bioinformatics, a fast-growing field at the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, could help Nigeria move from reactive medicine to predictive and personalised healthcare. Healthwise
• Thanks to advanced digital tools, mapping technologies, and local cooperative platforms, finding quality compost for sale near you in 2026 is faster, more accurate, and more convenient than ever. Farmonaut
• There's the much-discussed possibility that the XRP blockchain payment network could one day be integrated into the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) network for international bank transfers and cross-border payments. AOL

Last updated: 10 November 2025