The telecommunications industry will undergo transformative changes by 2025, with advancements in network technologies, emerging innovations, and evolving consumer demands. Juniper Research highlighted the expected changes from Qi Wi-Fi 7 to MVNO-in-a-Box, with satellite communication and 6G expected to reshape the possibilities of connectivity. Meanwhile, network security, artificial intelligence-driven networks, and sustainable practices will also become a key focus for operators attempting to find innovative, efficient solutions to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex digital landscape.
AIT Fraud Prevention, the creation of fake SMS traffic, is expected to see an 8% reduction in enterprise losses in 2025 due to SMS firewall improvements. Travel eSIMs will also increase and grab the top market spot for the first time with estimated 2 billion of global revenue and more demand from China, Japan, the UK, and the US. Additionally, the article highlights Direct-to-Cell Connections will deliver cellular devices' direct connectivity to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites without terrestrial infrastructure. Finally, Quantum-Resistant Networks will provide a multiple-layer security approach around the world.
Other expected trends add up to Wi-Fi 7 a complement and competitor to cellular networks, with RCS (Rich Communication Services) offering multimedia messages. MVNO-in-a-Box will allow mass-market expansion, while 6G Standardisation brings AI integration across 6G networks. Network Efficiency takes precedence over capacity expansions, aiming to better handle growing data demand. Finally, Quantum-Resistant Networks combine classical and quantum methods for protecting sensitive data against emerging quantum threats.