Global Scans · Telecoms · Weekly Summary

• [New] The U.S. consumer and business telecom sector is expected to evolve steadily through 2030, driven by expanding fiber deployments, rising demand for symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds, and greater network convergence. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Enterprise spending on private telecoms infrastructure will reach $45 billion globally, representing a 280% increase from 2024 levels. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] 52% are concerned telecom networks could be monitored or disrupted - a tangible risk already demonstrated by espionage campaigns targeting network operators, such as Salt Typhoon and more recently, UNC3886 in Singapore. Stock Titan
• [New] The National Institute for Science and Technology and International Telecommunication Union - a specialized United Nations agency, along with numerous tech companies have set a goal of having everything Quantum compliant by 2030. Forbes
• [New] Telecom regulators around the world are working to address the many issues surrounding emerging D2D services, from interference concerns to the effect D2D satellites might have on astronomy. Ookla
• [New] The most far reaching threat, by far, has been the emergence of Salt Typhoon, a China-linked hacking group that has infiltrated global telecommunications networks, including in the United States. Federal News Network
• [New] GSMA's 2026 Mobile Telecommunications Security Landscape reflects ongoing developments in telecoms security, while Ericsson has warned that the use of AI in mobile networks creates a wider threat surface and requires stronger security thinking. Silver Lining
• [New] Private 5G networks and sliced enterprise services will represent one of the fastest-growing segments of global telecom revenue through 2028, with 500% growth in private 5G deployments projected from 2024 baselines. The Economy
• [New] Worldwide telecom capex is projected to decline 2% in 2026 then grow at a 1% CAGR through to 2030. Mobile Europe
• [New] Mid-2027: Regulated sectors (banks, telecoms, public services) must accept EUDI Wallets for strong authentication. Visasupdate
• [New] The telecommunications sector is the primary growth engine for waveguide components through 2035, driven by the dense deployment of 5G networks and the early groundwork for 6G. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Strengthening the American drone industrial base will require a highly-skilled workforce to support development, manufacturing, and operation of drones, including in the fields of telecommunications and electrical engineering. Federal Register
• [New] Global telecom capital expenditure is expected to decline in 2026 as operators adopt a more cautious investment approach, even as long-term demand linked to artificial intelligence continues to build. RCR Wireless
• [New] Capex set to decline - Global telecom capex is expected to fall 2% in 2026, reflecting a more cautious near-term investment environment. RCR Wireless
• [New] Nearly half of the telecom industry is expected to transition to a cloud-based model within the next three to five years. Avenga
• [New] Investment surge - 89% of telecom operators plan to increase AI spending in 2026, with network automation as a major driver. RCR Wireless
• [New] As blueprints take shape, the official requirements for 6G performance will be set by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), which will be called International Mobile Telecommunications-2030, or IMT-2030. Wired
• By 2034, ignoring fintech will be like ignoring telecommunications or energy. TechBullion
• Large number of telecom operators joined the race to net zero, working on 2040 and 2050 targets. Yahoo Finance
• Total telecom service revenue in Jordan will grow at a CAGR of 6.9% over 2025-2030, primarily driven by revenue growth in mobile data, fixed voice, and fixed broadband segments. GlobeNewswire
• Namibian telecom operators are expected to begin a gradual shutdown of 2G and 3G networks starting this year. Ecofin Agency
• Latest Developments Observed The threat actor is suspected of conducting a long-term espionage campaign by infiltrating telecom networks, primarily across the Middle East and Asia. CYFIRMA

Last updated: 27 April 2026