The Air Force is interested in 5G's mmWave, MIMO and RAN slicing capabilities
At the end of 2020, AT&T brought 5G to three U.S. Air Force bases: Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska; and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. But connecting its bases...
The Irish government has unveiled a five-year Industry 4.0 strategy to help manufacturing firms to respond to technological change.Â
The plan, announced last month, includes €23.5 million of funding for the Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) Centre, a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland and the IDA,...
The German government said that excluding the Chinese vendor would represent a challenge for local operators participating in a 5G auction
Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has reiterated that the government is not planning to exclude Chinese vendor Huawei from 5G contracts in the country, international...
The vendor said government agencies, regulators and customers will have access to Huawei’s cybersecurity practices
Chinese vendor Huawei has opened a cybersecurity transparency centre in Brussels, Belgium, with the aim of showing concrete measures to guarantee the security of its 5G solutions
Huawei said more than...
Last month, the U.K. National Cyber Security Center reportedly said the country had tools to mitigate any risk from using Huawei’s technology in 5G networks
The U.K. government is working to impose strict new security regulations on telecom operators to prevent them using equipment from...
All vendors would need to pass a security certification process in order to operate in the German market
Germany’s Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced the intention to introduce changes in the country’s telecommunications law in order to implement stricter conditions to all foreign vendors willing to...
The city government said this roadmap will serve as a guide on how Philadelphia can adopt smart city solutions to better serve residents and businesses
The city of Philadelphia has released the SmartCityPHL roadmap, which outlines three key strategies aimed to spur innovation and collaboration...
U.K. authorities also announced a strengthening of its code of practice to trial automated vehicles
The U.K. government said it is developing a process to support advanced trials of automated vehicles in the country -- and that such trials will not be supported unless they have...
The Canadian government is currently carrying out a security review of 5G technology
China’s ambassador to Canada, Lu Shaye, said that Canada would face consequences if it prevents Canadian telecom firms from using equipment from Chinese vendor Huawei for the deployment of 5G networks, according...
The vendor said it aims to increase purchases of key components from Japanese suppliers this year
Chinese vendor Huawei is cooperating with the Japanese government and bolstering purchases of parts in Japan to ease concerns that its products could be used in espionage or cyber-attacks...
Canada’s cyber officials had previously said it was not necessary to put a ban on Huawei’s gear for 5G networks
The inclusion of Huawei technology in Canadian carriers’ 5G network infrastructure would pose a risk to the U.S., a senior American senator said during a...
The U.S. President said he would intervene in Huawei case if that helps to secure a new trade deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could intervene in the case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada at the request...
The Japanese authorities are likely to announce the decision next week; Huawei CFO arrested
The Japanese government is considering a ban on government purchases of equipment from Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE, with the aim of preventing intelligence leaks and cyberattacks, Reuters reported, citing...
Spark said it was planning to use equipment from the Chinese vendor in its 5G Radio Access Network
New Zealand carrier Spark confirmed the local government would not allow the company to deploy 5G gear manufactured by Chinese vendor Huawei over alleged national security risks,...
The GSMA said current terms include unrealistic conditions for existing operators
German telecom regulator Bundesnetzagentur has approved the final conditions and auction rules for the 5G spectrum auction scheduled for next year.
With this approval, the regulator said that the qualification procedure for admission to the...
The Chinese vendor said it will only participate in tender process for the provision of 5G RAN
Chinese vendor Huawei will not take part in the bidding process to build core 5G networks in New Zealand, local press reported Huawei New Zealand’s deputy CEO, Andrew...
The German government said it has existing mechanism to ensure security
Germany’s government is not considering a ban on foreign vendors supplying 5G equipment, as existing law is sufficient to ensure security, the country's interior minister said in response to a question in Parliament from...
Huawei said it had already sent a technical proposal for 5G trials to local authorities
Chinese vendor Huawei said it has received an invitation from the Indian government to take part in the country’s 5G trials, Indian press reported.
"We have received official invitation from...
The expert highlighted Canada has a high level of security systems to prevent potential spying or hacking from China
The Canadian government is not considering a ban on the use of equipment provided by Chinese vendor Huawei, The Globe and Mail reported, citing a top government...
Yamazaki Mazak is currently part of the Worcestershire 5G consortium
Japanese machine tool builder Yamazaki Mazak has been selected by the U.K. government as one of a select few companies to act as a testbed for the deployment of 5G technology.
Yamazaki Mazak, which is part...
5G trials are expected to take place in the cities of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton
The U.K. government has selected the West Midlands to host the country’s first multi-city 5G test bed, which will pave the way for the future rollout of 5G across the U.K.
The...
Japan’s communications ministry will start carrying out R&D to develop post 5G standards
Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to start carrying out research and development activities for a new telecommunications standard that will succeed 5G technology, Japanese press reported citing sources from the...
Eyeing 2020 network launches, India's operators need 5G spectrum
A high-level 5G panel in India has suggested the local government to announce a 5G spectrum allocation policy by the end of this year, Indian press reported. The panel also recommended earmarking additional airwave bands for...
The Australian authorities said the 5G equipment from these two vendors would poise a risk to the country’s national security
The Australian government confirmed that Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE have been banned from supplying equipment for 5G networks in the country.
"Government has expectations of...
