HRV Rip-Out Could Cost EU up to €40 Billion
The cost of replacing equipment made by so-called high-risk vendors (HRV) from telecoms networks in Europe will be between €30 billion and €40 billion, according to GSMA Intelligence estimates.
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China Unicom and Huawei Launch Largest 5G-A 100 MHz GigaUplink Network
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei launched the world's largest 5G-A GigaUplink commercial network.
Amazon Leo Launches 29 More Satellites
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket successfully deployed 29 Leo satellites into low Earth orbit for Amazon.
UK Operators to Disable Stolen Smartphones
VMO2 and VodafoneThree announced they would use the technology designed to disable smartphones stolen from their retail stores.
Ericsson and Telia Open 5G, 6G, and AI Test Center in Sweden
Ericsson, Telia, and other partners have opened a test center in Sweden that would focus on the development of AI, 5G, and 6G technologies.
SpaceX Mad About European Satellite Spectrum Plan
SpaceX hit out at a European Commission plan for distributing satellite spectrum across the bloc.
HT Wins Fourth-in-a-Row Prize for the Best Mobile Network in Croatia
The mobile network of Hrvatski Telekom has once again been ranked the best in Croatia, according to an independent mobile network quality measurement by the Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM).
ETSI Issues Initial Specifications for the EU Digital Wallet
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) proclaimed European digital identity infrastructure as being on the brink of a major transformation due to the release of its first specifications for a regional virtual ID setup.
DT Upgraded 5G Coverage and Capacity in Germany
Deutsche Telekom added 81 mobile sites and upgraded capacity at 548 existing locations in Germany.
Anuvu and Eutelsat Collaborate on In-Flight Services
Eutelsat has signed a multi-year deal for in-flight entertainment and connectivity with specialist provider Anuvu.
China Approves Early 6G Trials in the 6GHz Band
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) approved trials in the 6GHz band for 6G technology
Telekom Slovenije Launches 5G Standalone Network
Telekom Slovenije switched on the first 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile service in Slovenia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation.
French and Polish Companies Combine on Satellite Defence Project
French company Thales Alenia Space signed an agreement with Polish Radmor and Airbus to develop a telecoms defence satellite for the Polish armed forces.
French Operators Enter Talks on €20 Billion SFR Takeover
Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free-Iliad Group have sent a new offer worth €20.4 billion to buy rival SFR from Altice Group and split the assets.
Lidl Plans to Expand Its MVNO Network Across Its Markets
Supermarket chain Lidl is planning to expand its MVNO footprint to a potential 30 countries.
Telemach Builds Network for Traffic Growth
The quality of a mobile network today is no longer proven by advertising claims or laboratory measurements, but by the user experience in everyday traffic.
Australia Rejected Self-Regulation for Telecom Operators
The Australian telco market watchdog, ACMA, rejected self-regulation for telecoms operators.
Vodafone Pushes EU Over Market Rules
Vodafone Group pressures European regulators over the fragmented nature of their rules.
Telemach Among the Best, as International Awards Confirm the Quality and Speed of the Mobile Network in Croatia
The quality of a mobile network today is no longer demonstrated solely through technical specifications, but through the real experience of users in their everyday use.
Japan’s Model Shows 6G Will Not Succeed Without Aligning Technology, Markets, and Regulation
The debate around 6G is no longer centred only on how much faster or more advanced the next generation of networks will be. It is increasingly about connecting research, industry, government, and real market demand into a workable development model.
