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    Ankit Sawhney

Satellite and NTN tracker, Q1 2025

Satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
IoT & Enterprise
Mobile Operators and Networks

Direct to cell continues to be the main attraction for operators due to the monetisation opportunities from an extended coverage footprint. IoT is an interesting storyline in 2025 given that the latest standards (Release 19) incorporate new functionality for non-terrestrial network services geared at IoT applications such as sensors, telematics and energy monitoring.

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Spectrum Navigator, Q4 2024

Spectrum
Spectrum

This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

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Network Sunsets, Q4 2024

Spectrum
Spectrum

This quarterly series leverages GSMA Intelligence data on network sunsets to identify the key trends and understand the future. The report outlines the latest developments in network sunsets. The data provided here covers network sunsets by year, technology and region. The report also spotlights the momentum in 2G/3G network sunsets in the context of total active 2G/3G networks globally.

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5G in Context, Q4 2024

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

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Satellite and NTN tracker, Q4 2024

Satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
IoT & Enterprise
Mobile Operators and Networks

In the last three months, eight more operators moved into the satellite space, taking the total to almost 100. This report tracks data and developments from telcos and satellite companies in pursuit of monetisation in the consumer, B2B and government sectors.

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Spectrum Navigator, Q3 2024

Spectrum
Spectrum

This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

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5G in Context, Q3 2024

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

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Network Sunsets, Q3 2024

Mobile networks and connectivity
Spectrum

This quarterly series leverages GSMA Intelligence data on network sunsets to identify the key trends and understand the future. The report outlines the latest developments in network sunsets. The data provided here covers network sunsets by year, technology and region. The report also spotlights the momentum in 2G/3G network sunsets in the context of total active 2G/3G networks globally.

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After a slow start, the rollout of 5G SA networks is set to accelerate over the next two years

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

GSMA Intelligence's Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. This edition highlights progress so far with the rollout of 5G standalone (5G SA) networks around the world.

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Satellite and NTN tracker, Q3 2024

Satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
IoT & Enterprise
Mobile Operators and Networks

This report tracks data and developments from telcos and satellite companies in pursuit of monetisation in the consumer, B2B and government sectors.

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Spectrum Navigator, Q2 2024

Spectrum
Spectrum

This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

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5G in Context, Q2 2024

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way.

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Network Sunsets, Q2 2024

Mobile networks and connectivity
Spectrum

There has been growing momentum behind network sunsets in recent years. This quarterly series leverages GSMA Intelligence data from the Network Sunsets Dashboard to identify current key trends and present a view of the outlook for network sunsets.

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Insight Highlights – 5G spectrum state of play, Q1 2024

Spectrum
Spectrum

Insight Highlights offer an opportunity to view some of the premium research and data offered by GSMA Intelligence to subscribers. This edition focuses on 5G spectrum, leveraging data from GSMA Intelligence's comprehensive, user-friendly Spectrum Navigator dashboard. The report outlines industry progress with 5G spectrum assignments and 5G network launches by spectrum band.

Satellite and NTN tracker, Q2 2024

Satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
IoT & Enterprise
Mobile Operators and Networks

Telco-satellite convergence has become an industry-wide movement rather than the niche strategy it used to be. Perhaps most notable is the momentum behind direct-to-device (often called direct-to-cell) connectivity. This report is the first in a new quarterly series that will track data and developments from telcos and satellite companies in pursuit of monetisation in the consumer, B2B and government sectors.

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Spectrum Navigator, Q1 2024

Spectrum
Spectrum

Across the mobile industry and beyond, getting the right intelligence is key to understanding spectrum dynamics and to inform business decisions. This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

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Insight Highlights – State of 5G commercialisation and adoption, Q1 2024

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

Insight Highlights offer an opportunity to view some of the premium research and data offered by GSMA Intelligence to subscribers. This edition focuses on the state of 5G commercialisation and customer adoption, leveraging GSMA Intelligence's comprehensive, global coverage of 5G metrics and insights. It shows the latest data and the future outlook to 2030.

5G in Context, Q1 2024

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way.

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Network Sunsets, Q1 2024

Mobile networks and connectivity
Spectrum

There has been growing momentum behind network sunsets in recent years. This quarterly series leverages GSMA Intelligence data from the Network Sunsets Dashboard to identify current key trends and present a view of the outlook for network sunsets.

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Insight Highlights – Mobile Network Sunsets, Q4 2023

Mobile networks and connectivity
Spectrum
Mobile Operators and Networks

Insight Highlights offer an opportunity to view some of the premium research and data offered by GSMA Intelligence to subscribers. This edition presents highlights from the latest in the Network Sunsets quarterly series. The series leverages data from the Network Sunsets Dashboard to identify key trends and present a view of the outlook for network sunsets.

Spectrum Navigator, Q4 2023

Spectrum
Spectrum

Across the mobile industry and beyond, getting the right intelligence is key to understanding spectrum dynamics and to inform business decisions. This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

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5G in Context, Q4 2023

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

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Network Sunsets, Q4 2023

Mobile networks and connectivity
Mobile Operators and Networks
Spectrum

There has been growing momentum behind network sunsets in recent years. This quarterly series leverages GSMA Intelligence data from the Network Sunsets Dashboard to identify current key trends and present a view of the outlook for network sunsets.

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Fixed and Pay-TV Markets, Q3 2023: developments and future outlook

Fixed broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA)
Pay TV
Fixed, TV and Convergence

Fixed and pay-TV markets continue to evolve around the world, with M&A, competition (including from OTT players) and technology investments being major drivers. This quarterly series outlines the latest market developments and the key trends to watch, charting the period to 2030.

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5G in Context, Q3 2023

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

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Spectrum Navigator, Q3 2023: new insights and trends to watch

Spectrum
Spectrum

Across the mobile industry and beyond, getting the right intelligence is key to understanding spectrum dynamics and to inform business decisions. This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

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Fixed and Pay-TV Markets, Q2 2023: developments and future outlook

Fixed broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA)
Pay TV
Fixed, TV and Convergence

Fixed and pay-TV markets continue to evolve around the world, with M&A, competition (including from OTT players) and technology investments being major drivers. This quarterly series outlines the latest market developments and the key trends to watch, charting the period to 2030.

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