Ericsson grabs Nokia’s market share in China

According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Ericsson has won a 3% share in a joint 5G radio contract from China Telecom and China Unicom. Tender documents published by these Chine companies show, Nokia, which was expected to grab Ericsson’s market share in China, did not receive any share. The tender document doesn’t disclose percentage wins,…

Britain bans Huawei 5G kit from telecom market citing unacceptable security risks

In a development that cements Huawei’s exit from Britain’ future telecom market, the British government has notified telecommunications companies operating in the country that after September 2021, they should not install any new Huawei 5G kit. The development is part of a broader push to purge Huawei’s equipment from Britain’s high speed mobile networks. Falling…

Britain’s Telecommunications (Security) Bill bans Huawei Technologies Co Ltd

In a significant development, the British government is set to pass a bill which will see British telecoms companies facing a fine of up to 10% of their turnover or $133,140 (100,000 pounds) a day fine, if they contravene a ban on using equipment made by China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. The Telecommunications (Security) Bill…

Verizon unit wins multiple bids worth $1.9 billion in 3.5Ghz 5G spectrum auction

In a statement, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said, a unit of Verizon Communications Inc has won multiple bids worth around $1.9 billion during the auction of a key spectrum block in the 3.5 GHz band. Totally, 228 bidders won bids worth nearly $4.6 billion for the mid-band spectrum block. The auction of the spectrum…

Canada’s Telus Corp scheduled to launch 5G services with Huawei: Telus Corp’s CFO

In a statement by Canadian telecom operator Telus Corp’s Chief Financial Officer Doug French, the telecom operator is scheduled to roll out 5G services with the help of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s equipment. “It’s important for us to launch our network when the time is right…” said French in a statement while adding the company…

Samsung unveils Galaxy S20 phone and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones

Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest foldable 5G capable flagship as it surges ahead to maintain its market position in an increasingly competitive phone market. The development marked Samsung’s second attempt at a folding phone, following a delayed rollout in 2019, as it fends off traditional rival in the premium smartphone market, which includes Apple Inc…

Britain allows Huawei to play limited role in its 5G networks

On Tuesday, in a statement the British government stated, it will allow China’s Huawei a limited role in building its 5G networks. The statement also mentions, high-risk vendors would be excluded from sensitive core parts of networks, and that there would a 35% cap on their involvement in the non-sensitive parts. The development is likely…

Huawei incentivizing employees to help shift its supply chain away from the United States

On Tuesday, Huawei Technologies stated, it will disburse $286 million (2 billion yuan) in cash as rewards to staff who are working to help it weather a U.S. trade blacklisting. Huawei is trying in full earnest to find alternatives to U.S. hardware after the U.S. Commerce Department nearly banned it in May from doing business…