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ZTE’s revenues up in H1 as vendor secures 35 5G contracts

ZTE reports net profits up more than 150% year-over-year ZTE Corporation posted revenues of CNY 64.2 billion ($9.1 billion) in the first three quarters of the year, an increase of 9.3% compared to the year-ago period, the Chinese vendor said in a statement. During the period,...

ZTE facilitates 4G and 5G co-evolution with a comprehensive set of solutions

  With a current wave of initial 5G deployments in certain geographies, ZTE offers a complete portfolio of solutions aiming for facilitating the otherwise laborious and burdensome migration of telecommunications operators globally from 4G to 5G through a more holistic and efficient process. “All the main...

ZTE not concerned about 5G network sharing deals in China

VIENNA, Austria- Chinese vendor ZTE is not concerned about the impact of the decision of state-run telecommunications operators China Telecom and China Unicom to share resources in the deployment of 5G infrastructure, ZTE’s President of Global Sales, Xiao Ming, told RCR Wireless News. "With this decision...

ZTE significantly expands number of 5G cooperation deals: executive

  VIENNA, AUSTRIA — Chinese vendor ZTE has surpassed by far the milestone of 60 agreements with operators worldwide in the field of 5G, James Zhang, a senior VP at the Chinese vendor, told RCR Wireless News. “We had cooperation agreements with 60 operators globally in...

Drei Austria to expand current 5G network based on market demand: CEO

  VIENNA, AUSTRIA — Austrian telecommunications operator Drei said that the expansion of the company’s current commercial 5G network will be mainly driven by market demand in the country,  the company’s CEO Jan Trionow told RCR Wireless News during ZTE’s Global Wireless User Congress and...

ZTE preparing for 5G security assessments in Brussels lab: Executive

  ZTE is getting ready for security assessments of its 5G products and solutions in the vendor’s cybersecurity lab in Brussels, Belgium, ZTE’s Chief Security Officer Zhong Hong told RCR Wireless News. The announcement coincides with a recent report published by the European Commission (EC), in...

ZTE takes part in 5G-based smart factory project in China

  ZTE and China Telecom assisted Australian firm Bluetron in commissioning what they claim is China's first 5G Standalone site, which put 5G slicing, edge computing and smart manufacturing into trial to help Bluetron build a new 5G smart factory. In order to meet data requirements...

Huawei started research on 6G ‘a long time ago’, CEO says

  Chinese vendor Huawei has already begun research on future "6G" technology, according to its chief executive Ren Zhengfei, CNBC reports. Huawei’s founder told a CNBC-hosted panel on Thursday that the company began to carry out research activities on 6G “a long time ago,” and has parallel...

US lawmakers propose $1 billion fund to replace Chinese network gear

  A U.S. House panel has unveiled bipartisan legislation that would authorize $1 billion for small and rural wireless providers to remove network equipment acquired from vendors including Huawei Technologies and ZTE, which lawmakers believe could pose national security risks. In a statement, leaders of the...

Orange Spain selects ZTE to deploy part of its 5G network: Report

  Spanish telecommunications operator Orange has selected Chinese vendor ZTE for the provision of 5G infrastructure in certain Spanish cities, local newspaper Expansion reported, citing market sources. Under the terms of the agreement, ZTE will deploy 5G infrastructure in the cities of Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria,...

ZTE H1 revenues up 13.1% year-on-year

ZTE counted 25 commercial 5G deals Chinese vendor ZTE reported operating revenue of CNY 44.6 billion (6.2 billion) in the six months ended June 30, climbing 13.1% compared to the same period the previous year, the company said in a statement. The company also said that...

Huawei conducts 6G research at Ottawa’s R&D facility: Report

Look for 6G in the 2030 timeframe, Huawei exec says Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies has started research on future 6G mobile technology at its research facility in Ottawa, Canada, tech site The Logic reported. Song Zhang, Huawei Canada's vice-president of research strategy and partnerships, reportedly said...

#TBT: ZTE restarts after export ban; CBRS optimism; 5G in space… this week in 2018

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! ZTE gets back...

ZTE, Drei partner for 5G project in Austria’s Carinthia region

  Chinese vendor ZTE and Austrian telco Drei have announced a partnership to use real 5G technology for digitization, tourism and the environment in Austria’s state of Carinthia. As a result of the declaration of intent, live operation of 5G technology in Pörtschach/Wörthersee began on August...

EU completes first phase of 5G cybersecurity risk assessment

24 EU states conducted cybersecurity analysis; next step is a continent-wide look With commercial 5G service popping up around Europe and the globe, public officials are involved in ongoing discussion around the cybersecurity of these next-generation networks, particular in the context of to what extent...

Italy will not push emergency legislation on 5G ‘golden power’: Report

  The Italian government confirmed it will drop emergency legislation aimed at strengthening state powers to intervene in the country’s 5G infrastructure market, Reuters reported, citing Italian lawmakers. Last week, Italy approved a decree to increase the government’s powers to intervene in the critical 5G market,...

Why co-evolution of 4G & 5G matters, suggestion on 5G migration: ZTE

  ZTE considers that the co-evolution of 4G and 5G networks is a key issue as these two technologies will be sharing many resources and will be offering each other a strong support in the next decade. This is why, ZTE believe that it is essential...

ZTE opens new cybersecurity lab in Belgium

  Chinese vendor ZTE has opened a cybersecurity lab in Brussels, Belgium as part of the company’s efforts to provide transparency and cooperation with customers and other stakeholders. ZTE said that the new cybersecurity facility will provide access to the external security verification of ZTE’s products,...

U.S. government urges India not to use Huawei’s 5G gear: report

  The United States Department of Commerce has recommended to the government of India that it not purchase equipment from Chinese vendor Huawei over security concerns, Indian newspaper The Economic Times reported. According to the report, the U.S government agency had written a letter to Indian...

China to invest over $150 billion in 5G networks by 2025: Report

  China is expected to invest over $150 billion in its 5G networks through 2025, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported, citing a note from Goldman Sachs. According to the brief note, nearly three-quarters of this amount will be invested in 5G wireless systems. "That's more than...

ZTE aims to double the size of European business in one year, executive says

SHANGHAI--Chinese vendor ZTE expects to double the size of its business operation in the European market in one year, the company’s president of global sales, Xiao Ming, told reporters. The executive said that growth prospects include both the network and device business segments. In Europe,...

ZTE reaches 25 5G contracts, ships over 50,000 base stations: Executive

  SHANGHAI, CHINA -  Chinese vendor ZTE has already signed commercial 5G contracts with 25 operators globally, the company’s senior vice president and president of the wireless product division, Zhang Wanchun, told reporters. The telecom equipment manufacturer has also already shipped over 50,000 5G base stations...

Insight into the network – Forecasting the future

  With the advent of the 5G era, the network architecture is more open, and the emergence of innovative service applications in vertical industries poses a brand-new challenge to the operation and maintenance of telecom networks. In the conditions that operators’ investment remains steady, how...

ZTE to open new cybersecurity center in Belgium in July: Executive

  Chinese vendor ZTE expects to open a cybersecurity center in Brussels, Belgium next month, the company’s President for Western Europe, Hu Kun, told RCR Wireless News. The executive said that the new facility will allow customers, government agencies and other and other interested parties to...