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Germany kicks off 5G spectrum auction

  German regulator expects to award 41 blocks of spectrum in the 2GHz and 3.6GHz bands Germany launched its 5G mobile spectrum auction after a court in Cologne rejected legal challenges from participating operators, international press reported. The process, being organized by the country’s Federal Network Agency...

Huawei develops own OS to be used in the event of a future ban

  The Chinese vendor said the own proprietary OS would be used as a Plan B if an eventual ban prohibits the use of Android and Windows Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies confirmed that it has a proprietary operating systems for both smartphones and computers, which the...

SK Telecom, Samsung complete 4G-5G network dual connectivity test

  The South Korean telco also unveiled its Mobile Edge Computing Open Platform for enterprise customers SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics have completed a network device interoperability test that applies dual connectivity technology, using both 4G and 5G networks provided by Samsung. This technology is also known...

Partisan politics front-and-center at T-Mobile US/Sprint merger hearing

5G, rural coverage, pricing and which hotels T-Mobile US CEO John Legere prefers included in House hearing Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law convened a hearing to examine the potential impacts of a merger between carriers T-Mobile...

European Parliament urges states to take action against Chinese 5G threat

  The Parliament said European states should develop guidance on how to tackle cyber threats when procuring 5G equipment The European Parliament has passed a resolution calling for the European Union to take action on potential security threats linked to China's growing technological presence in Europe,...

US to limit intelligence sharing if Germany allows Huawei in 5G contracts

  Germany recently implemented stricter measures for all vendors but ruled out a ban of Huawei equipment The U.S. government has told German authorities that it would limit intelligence sharing between the two countries if Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies is allowed to take part in Germany’s...

China to invest $134-223 billion in 5G networks during 2020-2025: Report

  China’s three mobile carriers are currently carrying out 5G field trials in urban areas across the Asian country China is expected to invest CNY900 billion-CNY1.5 trillion billion ($134 billion - $223 billion) in the deployment of  5G networks during the 2020-2025 period,  Digitimes reported, citing...

Ericsson, Telia, Volvo test 5G network for industrial use

  The partners will operate a 5G network at Volvo CE’s research facility in Sweden Ericsson, Volvo Construction Equipment and Telia said they are already operating what they claim is Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use. Operated with a test license, the 5G network is comprised...

Germany to award 5G spectrum for industrial firms in H2

  The local telecom regulator also announced new security requirements for telecommunications vendors Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has confirmed that it will award spectrum for the provision of local 5G services in the second half of this year. Under this process, German companies will be able...

LG Uplus completes 5G self-driving car trial in Seoul

  The car analyzed traffic information collected by camera and LiDAR sensors Korean carrier LG Uplus and Hanyang University are carrying out a 5G self-driving car trial in Seoul, Korean press reported. The telco and and the university’s Automotive Control and Electronic Lab (ACE Lab) showcased an...

South Korea postpones commercial launch of 5G services

  The nationwide commercial launch, initially scheduled for this month will be delayed due to the lack of 5G terminals South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has decided to postpone the commercial launch of nationwide 5G commercial services by local carriers, which was expected to...

Vodafone says bar on Huawei would cause delays in 5G rollout in the UK

  The company said that it uses Huawei’s equipment in 32% of its base stations across the UK   Telecom operator Vodafone said any move by the UK government to bar equipment made by Chinese vendor Huawei from new 5G networks would slow down the deployment of...

SoftBank Innovation Fund looks to bolster mobility, tech in Latin America

$5 billion investment will be allocated over four- to five-year timeframe, SoftBank COO says In 2016, SoftBank's legendary Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son announced the Japanese conglomerate would make a staggering $100 billion in tech-related investments through its Vision Fund. Since then, the company has...

Huawei files legal claim against US government sales ban

The Chinese vendor said the U.S. failed to provide evidence to support the ban Chinese vendor Huawei has filed a legal complaint in a U.S. federal court that challenges the constitutionality of a ban on U.S. government agencies using its equipment and seeking a permanent...

37 House members come out against proposed Sprint/T-Mobile US merger

Reps: Sprint/T-Mobile US merger will reduce jobs, hurt competition In a Feb. 28 letter to U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai and Makan Delrahim, an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, 37 members of the U.S. House of Representatives express opposition...

Naver partners with Intel, KT to develop 5G-enabled service robots

  Naver will use Intel’s computing solution based on KT’s 5G communications network Naver, which is South Korea’s largest Internet portal and search engine, plans to develop 5G-enabled service robots in partnership with compatriot carrier KT and U.S. tech firm Intel. The partnership would allow Naver Labs,...

Cisco CEO says governments should not worry about Huawei

  The executive said that 5G networks will be deployed by a combination of suppliers from Europe, China and the U.S. Cisco System’s CEO Chuck Robbins said that governments should not be worried about the possibility that Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies will dominate the race to...

TIM inks 5G-focused deal with Chinese firm Xiaomi

  Under the agreement, both companies will cooperate to accelerate the launch of 5G devices and solutions in the Italian market Italian telecom operator TIM has signed a 5G-focused agreement with Chinese firm Xiaomi, which aims to accelerate the launch of 5G terminals and solutions in...

ZTE to open three security labs during this year

  The Chinese vendor said customers will be able to have access to the source code of its products BARCELONA--ZTE plans to open three labs during 2019, with the aim of allowing customers to have access to the source code of the vendor’s products, ZTE’s Chief...

Telefónica inks strategic AI partnership with Microsoft

Under the deal, both companies aim to develop innovative services for the telecom sector BARCELONA -- Telefónica and Microsoft have put in place a strategic partnership to collaborate on projects to accelerate innovation in the telecommunications field. The new agreement, announced during the Mobile World Congress...

Deutsche Telekom already operates 150 live 5G antennas in Europe

  The carrier is currently carrying out 5G trials in Austria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland and the Netherland BARCELONA -- German carrier Deutsche Telekom has 150 5G antennas already operational across the telco’s footprint in Europe, Claudia Nemat, board member for technology and innovation at Deutsche...

Ericsson, Telstra announce plans to trial 5G for the banking sector

The two companies and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will explore 5G edge computing cases for the banking sector Australian carrier Telstra, network equipment vendor Ericsson and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia have announced plans to explore and trial 5G edge computing technologies for the...

Ericsson secures two 5G contracts with Middle East operators

During Mobile World Congress 2019, the Swedish vendor signed 5G deals with Ooredoo Qatar and Saudi Telecom Company BARCELONA-Swedish vendor Ericsson said Middle East carriers Ooredoo and Saudi Telecom Company will use its 5G solutions for network projects in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Under the deal...

Vodafone Spain confirms plans to launch commercial 5G services in 2020

The telco said it will have over 85 5G base stations in six cities before the end of Q1 BARCELONA- Vodafone Spain confirmed plans to launch commercial 5G services in the European country in 2020. The telco, a subsidiary of U.K.-based telecom group Vodafone, also said...