Britain’s BT will remove Huawei equipment from its core 4G network

The move follows similar measures undertaken by the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. On Wednesday, Britain’s BT Group Plc stated it will remove Huawei Technologies Co’s equipment from its core 4G network within two years. The development brings BT’s mobile phone business in line with an internal policy to keep the equipment of Huawei Technologies…

BMW, Ericsson and Vodafone urges European Commission to consider 5G for cars

While an industry group prefers the adoption of a wifi-based technology for next-gen cars, others, including Intel, Vodafone, Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, Samsung, Daimler, Ford, PSA Group, and Huawei are pushing for an alternative 5G standard. BMW, Vodafone and Ericsson have reportedly made a last-ditch effort to persuade the European Commission to open the doors…

Trump takes strategic steps for U.S. 5G spectrum strategy

The Trump Administration is moving to develop a comprehensive long term spectrum strategy to prepare for the launch of next-generation 5G wireless networks. In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the U.S. Commerce Department to develop a long-term comprehensive national spectrum strategy to prepare for the launch of…

Australia bans Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from setting up 5G mobile networking in the country

The development could be related to the fact that Chinese laws require organizations as well as citizens to support, assist and cooperate with its intelligence network. The United States has also banned Huawei citing national security concerns despite strenuous denials by Huawei. On Thursday, the Australian government stated, it has banned China’s Huawei Technologies Co…

Samsung Group to invest $22 billion in new technologies over the next 3 years

Technological areas in which Samsung Group will invest include, AI, bio-pharma, 5G and electronic components for next gen automobiles. On Wednesday, Samsung Electronics, a unit of the South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group stated, over the next three years it plans on investing up to $22 billion (25 trillion won) in artificial intelligence, electronic components for…

Qualcomm new patent licensing model designed to win clients and regulators

In a significant shift in its patent licensing strategy Qualcomm’s licensing chief stated its new licensing model is aimed at winning customers and easing regulatory concerns. In a strategic change of tactics, Qualcomm Inc’s patent licensing chief stated, the company has broadened its licensing model in order to lower licensing costs for the next generation…