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News Analysis | 8/23/2019 | Post a comment
China's operators are being driven toward network-sharing partnerships to pay for the rollout of 5G networks.
News Analysis | 8/22/2019 | 2 comments
Behind the shady goings-on in Putin's state may lie a plan for Russian control of 5G technology. That would be a scary development for the country's big mobile operators.
News Analysis | 8/22/2019 | Post a comment
A major bust-up between the Swiss telco and its biggest shareholder could sink the deal to acquire Liberty Global's Swiss cable business.
News Analysis | 8/21/2019 | 1 comment
Even if it had the spectrum, Russia's biggest operator says there is no demand for 5G and therefore no need for an aggressive expansion.
Morris Lore | 8/20/2019 | 1 comment
An advertising fracas over what counts as 5G draws attention to the industry's shortcomings.
CxO Spotlight | 8/20/2019 | 2 comments
The smallest of the UK's four mobile operators is forging ahead with its rollout of a home broadband service powered by Huawei's 5G equipment, despite government concern about the Chinese vendor.
News Analysis | 8/20/2019 | Post a comment
Indian operator speedily finds a replacement for Balesh Sharma, who has presided over a massive fall in the company's share price and the loss of millions of subscribers.
News Analysis | 8/20/2019 | Post a comment
Chinese vendor lashes out at latest US measures while insisting that its business has not been affected.
Morris Lore | 8/19/2019 | Post a comment
Harsh weekend words from Trump and prolonged uncertainty will spur the Chinese equipment maker as it tries to become more self-reliant. Its US suppliers should plan accordingly.
News Analysis | 8/16/2019 | 1 comment
Private equity-backed roaming and security specialist has a new line-up of senior executives to manage a business that has just doubled in size.
News Analysis | 8/15/2019 | 2 comments
Australian operator is hacking away at its workforce like a murderous machine, but its 'turnaround' is questionable at this stage.
News Analysis | 8/15/2019 | Post a comment
With Fastweb poised to launch a fifth mobile network, Italian operators faced with shrinking sales are taking network sharing to a new level.
News Analysis | 8/14/2019 | Post a comment
Revenues are down, spending is up, and 5G is on the horizon: A partner could ease the pressure for one of China's big players.
Morris Lore | 8/13/2019 | Post a comment
The question of what to do about Huawei will show UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson why a no-deal Brexit is fraught with peril.
News Analysis | 8/12/2019 | Post a comment
Germany's telecom incumbent has already witnessed ten years of broadband decline at the hands of cable operators. Are things about to get worse?
News Analysis | 8/9/2019 | 1 comment
It has made a noise about its revolutionary network approach, but the Japanese company will make a low-key entry into the mobile market in October.
News Analysis | 8/9/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: MegaFon sales grow; Austrians fret about 5G health effects; Freenet sticks to guidance.
News Analysis | 8/8/2019 | 1 comment
The soft launch of 5G in early July was even softer than it appeared, but financial results look strong for the second quarter despite the absence of any German 5G activity.
News Analysis | 8/8/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Europe's regulators slam network-sharing in 'Czechia'; Nokia heads to New Zealand in latest 5G deal; MTN defies market conditions with strong Q2.
News Analysis | 8/7/2019 | Post a comment
While the industry raves about 5G take-up in South Korea, investors are still wondering why they should give a damn.
News Analysis | 8/7/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Magyar Telekom names new CTIO; Turkcell hits more than 2 Gbit/s in 5G speed test; Ericsson reaches 24 live 5G networks; mobile money in South Sudan.
News Analysis | 8/6/2019 | Post a comment
The Nordic vendors built the French incumbent's domestic mobile network and that means they are likely to become its 5G suppliers too.
News Analysis | 8/6/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Arqiva plotting break-up and sale; Ericsson, Elisa test private cellular; Italy's 5-star 5G hotel; Detecon gets new boss; Accenture snaps up Northstream.
News Analysis | 8/5/2019 | Post a comment
The UK's new prime minister may be chasing perfection in the hope of catching excellence, but the country's operators are demanding action on numerous fronts.
News Analysis | 8/5/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Ooredoo Algeria gets new boss; Safaricom embarks on fiber expansion; Telecom Italia hiring and firing.
News Analysis | 8/2/2019 | 1 comment
UK operator's latest trading update came as a further disappointment to investors, sending its share price down on the London Stock Exchange Friday morning.
News Analysis | 8/2/2019 | 2 comments
Also in today's regional roundup: German broadband operators on the block; Android to get extra search tool options in EU; Brits lag on IoT; and more.
News Analysis | 8/1/2019 | 1 comment
Shares in Europe's 'big six' telcos have fallen sharply in the last few years and 5G holds out little hope for sales growth.
News Analysis | 8/1/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Three UK takes earnings hit; Veon battered by currency headwinds; Vodafone bags Liberty assets.
News Analysis | 7/31/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Openreach plays along with BoJo's broadband dream; Fastweb gets fifth Italian mobile license; Digital Realty to build new Frankfurt facility.
Prime Reading | 7/31/2019 | 6 comments
Years of consolidation have left the global mobile network market largely in the hands of three giant equipment makers that may have the power to make or break 5G-based economies. The backlash has started.
Morris Lore | 7/31/2019 | Post a comment
For the first time in a long time, most of Apple's revenues did not come from the sale of smartphones.
Morris Lore | 7/30/2019 | 1 comment
Deutsche Telekom's promise that a T-Mobile and Sprint merger will create jobs has attracted plenty of scepticism, but not cutting jobs could raise difficult questions.
News Analysis | 7/30/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Proximus guides for 'nearly stable' results; Ooredoo sees revenues shrink; Giffgaff fined; MTS gets new board members; and more.
News Analysis | 7/29/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Management changes at Vodafone Romania and Euskaltel results.
News Analysis | 7/29/2019 | Post a comment
Italian tower assets, including active equipment, to be pooled in a joint venture as operators seek ways to reduce costs ahead of further 5G-related investments.
News Analysis | 7/26/2019 | Post a comment
Japanese billionaire sets up another multi-billion-dollar technology fund as he looks to be the driving force behind artificial intelligence.
News Analysis | 7/26/2019 | 1 comment
The UK operator is setting up a European towers company that could attract third-party investment and help to speed up 5G deployment.
News Analysis | 7/25/2019 | 2 comments
Finnish vendor is assessing its China strategy as local operators turn increasingly to Huawei and ZTE.
News Analysis | 7/24/2019 | Post a comment
UK mobile operators firm up their plans for the sharing of 5G equipment and begin exploring 'monetization' options for their Cornerstone business.
Morris Lore | 7/24/2019 | Post a comment
The mischievous Boris Johnson, who becomes the UK's prime minister today, is a dilemma for the country's telecom chiefs.
Slide Shows | 7/24/2019 | 5 comments
The annual Tour de France is not just the world's most challenging bike race; it's also a feat of endurance for the service provider at the heart of the technical action.
News Analysis | 7/23/2019 | Post a comment
Around 70% of Futurewei's employees will lose their jobs, the Chinese equipment giant has confirmed, with US trade restrictions to blame.
News Analysis | 7/23/2019 | 1 comment
iPhone maker in 'advanced' discussions to acquire modem chip assets from Intel as it looks to become more self-reliant.
News Analysis | 7/22/2019 | 1 comment
UK politicians do what they do best – and put off making a decision about the Chinese vendor's role in the country's 5G networks.
News Analysis | 7/22/2019 | Post a comment
German spectrum auction blamed by analysts for a broadband spending slowdown at Deutsche Telekom.
News Analysis | 7/19/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: CityFibre takes fiber gig into 14 more cities; Millicom boosted by M&A; Hungary kicks off 5G auction process; Qualcomm fined.
News Analysis | 7/19/2019 | Post a comment
UK politicians say the country's next prime minister will have to make a quick decision about Huawei and that restrictions would have an impact on security.
News Analysis | 7/18/2019 | Post a comment
German incumbent lashes out at European authorities after they approve Vodafone's takeover of Unitymedia, and says it may request a judicial review.
News Analysis | 7/18/2019 | Post a comment
The deal should take the pressure off Vodafone CEO Nick Read but comes as a big blow to German incumbent Deutsche Telekom.
News Analysis | 7/16/2019 | 1 comment
The Norwegian incumbent has revised down this year's outlook and lacks a decent growth story to excite investors.
Morris Lore | 7/16/2019 | 3 comments
With the Chinese vendor now developing alternatives to US suppliers, and Ericsson moving production closer to its customers, the telecom world order is under serious threat.
News Analysis | 7/15/2019 | 1 comment
Chinese equipment giant confirms it is developing alternatives to US suppliers and limiting the amount of US technology in its products.
Morris Lore | 7/12/2019 | 1 comment
Operators desperately need 5G's 'spectral efficiency' to cope with a data tsunami. Just don't expect it to boost profits.
Morris Lore | 7/12/2019 | Post a comment
Philip Jansen and Nick Read are not off to a dream start at the UK operators, and turnarounds could be a long time coming.
Prime Reading | 7/11/2019 | 2 comments
Europe's path to 5G is littered with regulatory and financial obstacles. But falling far behind China and the US in the 5G race could have dire consequences.
News Analysis | 7/9/2019 | Post a comment
Swedish kit giant says a Brexit on no terms would leave the telecom industries in both the UK and Europe worse off.
Morris Lore | 7/8/2019 | 3 comments
Governments are trying to contain a global pandemic of the smartphone undead.
News Analysis | 7/8/2019 | Post a comment
Italian operator gets its 5G motor running and heads out on the highway. Just don't expect it to arrive in Calabria anytime soon.
Morris Lore | 7/5/2019 | Post a comment
The German operator is rumored to be in talks about selling assets in Romania. Difficult as it may be to pull off, that move could make business sense and suit its strategic objectives.
News Analysis | 7/4/2019 | 1 comment
Representatives of EU member states vote to scrap a scheme that would favor a WiFi-based standard over cellular technology in future connected cars.
News Analysis | 7/4/2019 | Post a comment
The chances of a complete 5G ban on the Chinese equipment giant look remote, as far as two of the UK's mobile network operators are concerned.
News Analysis | 7/4/2019 | Post a comment
German incumbent becomes the first operator in the country to launch 5G services, but customers outside a few urban hotspots will have to wait.
News Analysis | 7/3/2019 | 5 comments
The UK mobile operator has started a race to the bottom with its launch of cut-price 5G services.
LRTV Interviews | 7/3/2019 | Post a comment
Marielle Lindgren, CEO for the UK and Ireland at Ericsson, talks to Light Reading's Iain Morris about Vodafone's launch of 5G services in the UK, what kind of applications 5G enables and Ericsson's role in the operator's 5G rollout.
News Analysis | 7/2/2019 | 1 comment
The UK's smallest mobile network operator is preparing for a shift from the non-standalone to the standalone version of 5G technology.
News Analysis | 7/2/2019 | 2 comments
The UK mobile operator's decision to rely solely on Huawei as a 5G RAN vendor means Samsung's 4G kit must go.
Morris Lore | 7/1/2019 | 2 comments
A white paper from the Chinese vendor is supposed to show Huawei respects intellectual property. It seems likely to further unnerve Huawei's critics.
Morris Lore | 7/1/2019 | 1 comment
Donald Trump's U-turn on Huawei proves this US president lacks any conviction and will not silence the Chinese vendor's critics.
News Analysis | 6/27/2019 | Post a comment
In need of a break, Vodafone has promised concessions that have won over European regulators, say reports. But the deal's opponents may not be so easily silenced.
News Analysis | 6/26/2019 | Post a comment
As the trade war between the US and China continues to rage, the Swedish vendor is ramping up US production. But automation is the priority.
News Analysis | 6/26/2019 | Post a comment
Organizations outside the telecom sector are starting to invest in their own 5G networks, with ramifications for operators and vendors alike.
News Analysis | 6/25/2019 | 3 comments
Finnish equipment vendor may be heading for a strong second half and a big improvement in its market share as 5G software issues are resolved.
News Analysis | 6/24/2019 | Post a comment
Europe's big equipment makers say they have diversified their supply chains to cope with possible risks such as US restrictions on China-made gear.
News Analysis | 6/24/2019 | 1 comment
The UK's 5G lead owes everything to a Chinese equipment vendor that might eventually be banned from the market.
News Analysis | 6/21/2019 | 1 comment
Italy's biggest phone company is in talks with a government-backed broadband venture about tie-up options including a possible merger.
News Analysis | 6/20/2019 | 1 comment
Finnish vendor hits back at criticism about the commercial readiness of its 5G technology, while China's Huawei flags three-fold growth in basestation shipments since February.
CxO Spotlight | 6/20/2019 | 3 comments
Being more like Shane Warne than Ian Botham could serve Rajeev Suri well in the nascent 5G market.
News Analysis | 6/19/2019 | Post a comment
Two of the UK's big mobile operators urge authorities not to ban Huawei after a government minister said US moves had complicated a final decision about the Chinese vendor's role.
News Analysis | 6/19/2019 | 1 comment
UK plans to provide universal fiber coverage by 2025 would be challenging, says Clive Selley, not least because the Brexit decision has made recruitment a lot harder.
News Analysis | 6/18/2019 | 2 comments
Network slicing was all the rage a couple of years ago, when 5G was just a twinkle in the operator's eye. Now that 5G networks are being deployed, just where is it?
Morris Lore | 6/18/2019 | 1 comment
The UK will desperately need better connectivity once it is outside the European Union, say technology leaders. Getting there is another matter.
News Analysis | 6/17/2019 | Post a comment
Nordic vendors scoop up a decent share of core network expansion in the first set of 5G-related core contracts awarded by China Mobile, with Huawei predictably emerging as the big winner from this round.
News Analysis | 6/14/2019 | Post a comment
The Chinese equipment vendor is redesigning optical systems to use 'second-best' components, says analyst at MKM Partners.
News Analysis | 6/14/2019 | Post a comment
Comments by the Australian operator show the edge is now shaping up to be the next battleground between telcos and Internet companies.
News Analysis | 6/13/2019 | Post a comment
Telecom regulator risks angering mobile industry with bold plans to reserve mid-band spectrum for companies that want to build local 5G networks.
News Analysis | 6/13/2019 | Post a comment
South Korean telco claims a 40% share of the country's nascent 5G market, giving it 400,000 customers just a few months after launch.
News Analysis | 6/13/2019 | 3 comments
High licensing fees will eat into the budget for building 5G networks in Europe's largest economy.
News Analysis | 6/12/2019 | Post a comment
The 5G investment case stacks up a lot better in the US market than it does in Europe, says a man who has worked in both parts of the world, and not just because of spectrum availability.
News Analysis | 6/12/2019 | Post a comment
UK government minister Jeremy Wright warns telcos that a decision over the use of Huawei might not come soon.
Morris Lore | 6/11/2019 | Post a comment
After approving plans to fast-track 5G, the industry has faced interoperability problems, spectrum constraints and 5G apathy. What was it all for?
News Analysis | 6/11/2019 | Post a comment
5G is on a roll, says Ericsson, forecasting nearly 2 billion subscriptions in the next five years.
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News Analysis | 8/23/2019 | Post a comment
China's operators are being driven toward network-sharing partnerships to pay for the rollout of 5G networks.
News Analysis | 8/22/2019 | 2 comments
Behind the shady goings-on in Putin's state may lie a plan for Russian control of 5G technology. That would be a scary development for the country's big mobile operators.
News Analysis | 8/22/2019 | Post a comment
A major bust-up between the Swiss telco and its biggest shareholder could sink the deal to acquire Liberty Global's Swiss cable business.
News Analysis | 8/21/2019 | 1 comment
Even if it had the spectrum, Russia's biggest operator says there is no demand for 5G and therefore no need for an aggressive expansion.
Morris Lore | 8/20/2019 | 1 comment
An advertising fracas over what counts as 5G draws attention to the industry's shortcomings.
CxO Spotlight | 8/20/2019 | 2 comments
The smallest of the UK's four mobile operators is forging ahead with its rollout of a home broadband service powered by Huawei's 5G equipment, despite government concern about the Chinese vendor.
News Analysis | 8/20/2019 | Post a comment
Indian operator speedily finds a replacement for Balesh Sharma, who has presided over a massive fall in the company's share price and the loss of millions of subscribers.
News Analysis | 8/20/2019 | Post a comment
Chinese vendor lashes out at latest US measures while insisting that its business has not been affected.
Morris Lore | 8/19/2019 | Post a comment
Harsh weekend words from Trump and prolonged uncertainty will spur the Chinese equipment maker as it tries to become more self-reliant. Its US suppliers should plan accordingly.
News Analysis | 8/16/2019 | 1 comment
Private equity-backed roaming and security specialist has a new line-up of senior executives to manage a business that has just doubled in size.
News Analysis | 8/15/2019 | 2 comments
Australian operator is hacking away at its workforce like a murderous machine, but its 'turnaround' is questionable at this stage.
News Analysis | 8/15/2019 | Post a comment
With Fastweb poised to launch a fifth mobile network, Italian operators faced with shrinking sales are taking network sharing to a new level.
News Analysis | 8/14/2019 | Post a comment
Revenues are down, spending is up, and 5G is on the horizon: A partner could ease the pressure for one of China's big players.
Morris Lore | 8/13/2019 | Post a comment
The question of what to do about Huawei will show UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson why a no-deal Brexit is fraught with peril.
News Analysis | 8/12/2019 | Post a comment
Germany's telecom incumbent has already witnessed ten years of broadband decline at the hands of cable operators. Are things about to get worse?
News Analysis | 8/9/2019 | 1 comment
It has made a noise about its revolutionary network approach, but the Japanese company will make a low-key entry into the mobile market in October.
News Analysis | 8/9/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: MegaFon sales grow; Austrians fret about 5G health effects; Freenet sticks to guidance.
News Analysis | 8/8/2019 | 1 comment
The soft launch of 5G in early July was even softer than it appeared, but financial results look strong for the second quarter despite the absence of any German 5G activity.
News Analysis | 8/8/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Europe's regulators slam network-sharing in 'Czechia'; Nokia heads to New Zealand in latest 5G deal; MTN defies market conditions with strong Q2.
News Analysis | 8/7/2019 | Post a comment
While the industry raves about 5G take-up in South Korea, investors are still wondering why they should give a damn.
News Analysis | 8/7/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Magyar Telekom names new CTIO; Turkcell hits more than 2 Gbit/s in 5G speed test; Ericsson reaches 24 live 5G networks; mobile money in South Sudan.
News Analysis | 8/6/2019 | Post a comment
The Nordic vendors built the French incumbent's domestic mobile network and that means they are likely to become its 5G suppliers too.
News Analysis | 8/6/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Arqiva plotting break-up and sale; Ericsson, Elisa test private cellular; Italy's 5-star 5G hotel; Detecon gets new boss; Accenture snaps up Northstream.
News Analysis | 8/5/2019 | Post a comment
The UK's new prime minister may be chasing perfection in the hope of catching excellence, but the country's operators are demanding action on numerous fronts.
News Analysis | 8/5/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Ooredoo Algeria gets new boss; Safaricom embarks on fiber expansion; Telecom Italia hiring and firing.
News Analysis | 8/2/2019 | 1 comment
UK operator's latest trading update came as a further disappointment to investors, sending its share price down on the London Stock Exchange Friday morning.
News Analysis | 8/2/2019 | 2 comments
Also in today's regional roundup: German broadband operators on the block; Android to get extra search tool options in EU; Brits lag on IoT; and more.
News Analysis | 8/1/2019 | 1 comment
Shares in Europe's 'big six' telcos have fallen sharply in the last few years and 5G holds out little hope for sales growth.
News Analysis | 8/1/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Three UK takes earnings hit; Veon battered by currency headwinds; Vodafone bags Liberty assets.
News Analysis | 7/31/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Openreach plays along with BoJo's broadband dream; Fastweb gets fifth Italian mobile license; Digital Realty to build new Frankfurt facility.
Prime Reading | 7/31/2019 | 6 comments
Years of consolidation have left the global mobile network market largely in the hands of three giant equipment makers that may have the power to make or break 5G-based economies. The backlash has started.
Morris Lore | 7/31/2019 | Post a comment
For the first time in a long time, most of Apple's revenues did not come from the sale of smartphones.
Morris Lore | 7/30/2019 | 1 comment
Deutsche Telekom's promise that a T-Mobile and Sprint merger will create jobs has attracted plenty of scepticism, but not cutting jobs could raise difficult questions.
News Analysis | 7/30/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Proximus guides for 'nearly stable' results; Ooredoo sees revenues shrink; Giffgaff fined; MTS gets new board members; and more.
News Analysis | 7/29/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Management changes at Vodafone Romania and Euskaltel results.
News Analysis | 7/29/2019 | Post a comment
Italian tower assets, including active equipment, to be pooled in a joint venture as operators seek ways to reduce costs ahead of further 5G-related investments.
News Analysis | 7/26/2019 | Post a comment
Japanese billionaire sets up another multi-billion-dollar technology fund as he looks to be the driving force behind artificial intelligence.
News Analysis | 7/26/2019 | 1 comment
The UK operator is setting up a European towers company that could attract third-party investment and help to speed up 5G deployment.
News Analysis | 7/25/2019 | 2 comments
Finnish vendor is assessing its China strategy as local operators turn increasingly to Huawei and ZTE.
News Analysis | 7/24/2019 | Post a comment
UK mobile operators firm up their plans for the sharing of 5G equipment and begin exploring 'monetization' options for their Cornerstone business.
Morris Lore | 7/24/2019 | Post a comment
The mischievous Boris Johnson, who becomes the UK's prime minister today, is a dilemma for the country's telecom chiefs.
Slide Shows | 7/24/2019 | 5 comments
The annual Tour de France is not just the world's most challenging bike race; it's also a feat of endurance for the service provider at the heart of the technical action.
News Analysis | 7/23/2019 | Post a comment
Around 70% of Futurewei's employees will lose their jobs, the Chinese equipment giant has confirmed, with US trade restrictions to blame.
News Analysis | 7/23/2019 | 1 comment
iPhone maker in 'advanced' discussions to acquire modem chip assets from Intel as it looks to become more self-reliant.
News Analysis | 7/22/2019 | 1 comment
UK politicians do what they do best – and put off making a decision about the Chinese vendor's role in the country's 5G networks.
News Analysis | 7/22/2019 | Post a comment
German spectrum auction blamed by analysts for a broadband spending slowdown at Deutsche Telekom.
News Analysis | 7/19/2019 | Post a comment
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: CityFibre takes fiber gig into 14 more cities; Millicom boosted by M&A; Hungary kicks off 5G auction process; Qualcomm fined.
News Analysis | 7/19/2019 | Post a comment
UK politicians say the country's next prime minister will have to make a quick decision about Huawei and that restrictions would have an impact on security.
News Analysis | 7/18/2019 | Post a comment
German incumbent lashes out at European authorities after they approve Vodafone's takeover of Unitymedia, and says it may request a judicial review.
News Analysis | 7/18/2019 | Post a comment
The deal should take the pressure off Vodafone CEO Nick Read but comes as a big blow to German incumbent Deutsche Telekom.
News Analysis | 7/16/2019 | 1 comment
The Norwegian incumbent has revised down this year's outlook and lacks a decent growth story to excite investors.
Morris Lore | 7/16/2019 | 3 comments
With the Chinese vendor now developing alternatives to US suppliers, and Ericsson moving production closer to its customers, the telecom world order is under serious threat.
News Analysis | 7/15/2019 | 1 comment
Chinese equipment giant confirms it is developing alternatives to US suppliers and limiting the amount of US technology in its products.
Morris Lore | 7/12/2019 | 1 comment
Operators desperately need 5G's 'spectral efficiency' to cope with a data tsunami. Just don't expect it to boost profits.
Morris Lore | 7/12/2019 | Post a comment
Philip Jansen and Nick Read are not off to a dream start at the UK operators, and turnarounds could be a long time coming.
Prime Reading | 7/11/2019 | 2 comments
Europe's path to 5G is littered with regulatory and financial obstacles. But falling far behind China and the US in the 5G race could have dire consequences.
News Analysis | 7/9/2019 | Post a comment
Swedish kit giant says a Brexit on no terms would leave the telecom industries in both the UK and Europe worse off.
Morris Lore | 7/8/2019 | 3 comments
Governments are trying to contain a global pandemic of the smartphone undead.
News Analysis | 7/8/2019 | Post a comment
Italian operator gets its 5G motor running and heads out on the highway. Just don't expect it to arrive in Calabria anytime soon.
Morris Lore | 7/5/2019 | Post a comment
The German operator is rumored to be in talks about selling assets in Romania. Difficult as it may be to pull off, that move could make business sense and suit its strategic objectives.
News Analysis | 7/4/2019 | 1 comment
Representatives of EU member states vote to scrap a scheme that would favor a WiFi-based standard over cellular technology in future connected cars.
News Analysis | 7/4/2019 | Post a comment
The chances of a complete 5G ban on the Chinese equipment giant look remote, as far as two of the UK's mobile network operators are concerned.
News Analysis | 7/4/2019 | Post a comment
German incumbent becomes the first operator in the country to launch 5G services, but customers outside a few urban hotspots will have to wait.
News Analysis | 7/3/2019 | 5 comments
The UK mobile operator has started a race to the bottom with its launch of cut-price 5G services.
LRTV Interviews | 7/3/2019 | Post a comment
Marielle Lindgren, CEO for the UK and Ireland at Ericsson, talks to Light Reading's Iain Morris about Vodafone's launch of 5G services in the UK, what kind of applications 5G enables and Ericsson's role in the operator's 5G rollout.
News Analysis | 7/2/2019 | 1 comment
The UK's smallest mobile network operator is preparing for a shift from the non-standalone to the standalone version of 5G technology.
News Analysis | 7/2/2019 | 2 comments
The UK mobile operator's decision to rely solely on Huawei as a 5G RAN vendor means Samsung's 4G kit must go.
Morris Lore | 7/1/2019 | 2 comments
A white paper from the Chinese vendor is supposed to show Huawei respects intellectual property. It seems likely to further unnerve Huawei's critics.
Morris Lore | 7/1/2019 | 1 comment
Donald Trump's U-turn on Huawei proves this US president lacks any conviction and will not silence the Chinese vendor's critics.
News Analysis | 6/27/2019 | Post a comment
In need of a break, Vodafone has promised concessions that have won over European regulators, say reports. But the deal's opponents may not be so easily silenced.
News Analysis | 6/26/2019 | Post a comment
As the trade war between the US and China continues to rage, the Swedish vendor is ramping up US production. But automation is the priority.
News Analysis | 6/26/2019 | Post a comment
Organizations outside the telecom sector are starting to invest in their own 5G networks, with ramifications for operators and vendors alike.
News Analysis | 6/25/2019 | 3 comments
Finnish equipment vendor may be heading for a strong second half and a big improvement in its market share as 5G software issues are resolved.
News Analysis | 6/24/2019 | Post a comment
Europe's big equipment makers say they have diversified their supply chains to cope with possible risks such as US restrictions on China-made gear.
News Analysis | 6/24/2019 | 1 comment
The UK's 5G lead owes everything to a Chinese equipment vendor that might eventually be banned from the market.
News Analysis | 6/21/2019 | 1 comment
Italy's biggest phone company is in talks with a government-backed broadband venture about tie-up options including a possible merger.
News Analysis | 6/20/2019 | 1 comment
Finnish vendor hits back at criticism about the commercial readiness of its 5G technology, while China's Huawei flags three-fold growth in basestation shipments since February.
CxO Spotlight | 6/20/2019 | 3 comments
Being more like Shane Warne than Ian Botham could serve Rajeev Suri well in the nascent 5G market.
News Analysis | 6/19/2019 | Post a comment
Two of the UK's big mobile operators urge authorities not to ban Huawei after a government minister said US moves had complicated a final decision about the Chinese vendor's role.
News Analysis | 6/19/2019 | 1 comment
UK plans to provide universal fiber coverage by 2025 would be challenging, says Clive Selley, not least because the Brexit decision has made recruitment a lot harder.
News Analysis | 6/18/2019 | 2 comments
Network slicing was all the rage a couple of years ago, when 5G was just a twinkle in the operator's eye. Now that 5G networks are being deployed, just where is it?
Morris Lore | 6/18/2019 | 1 comment
The UK will desperately need better connectivity once it is outside the European Union, say technology leaders. Getting there is another matter.
News Analysis | 6/17/2019 | Post a comment
Nordic vendors scoop up a decent share of core network expansion in the first set of 5G-related core contracts awarded by China Mobile, with Huawei predictably emerging as the big winner from this round.
News Analysis | 6/14/2019 | Post a comment
The Chinese equipment vendor is redesigning optical systems to use 'second-best' components, says analyst at MKM Partners.
News Analysis | 6/14/2019 | Post a comment
Comments by the Australian operator show the edge is now shaping up to be the next battleground between telcos and Internet companies.
News Analysis | 6/13/2019 | Post a comment
Telecom regulator risks angering mobile industry with bold plans to reserve mid-band spectrum for companies that want to build local 5G networks.
News Analysis | 6/13/2019 | Post a comment
South Korean telco claims a 40% share of the country's nascent 5G market, giving it 400,000 customers just a few months after launch.
News Analysis | 6/13/2019 | 3 comments
High licensing fees will eat into the budget for building 5G networks in Europe's largest economy.
News Analysis | 6/12/2019 | Post a comment
The 5G investment case stacks up a lot better in the US market than it does in Europe, says a man who has worked in both parts of the world, and not just because of spectrum availability.
News Analysis | 6/12/2019 | Post a comment
UK government minister Jeremy Wright warns telcos that a decision over the use of Huawei might not come soon.
Morris Lore | 6/11/2019 | Post a comment
After approving plans to fast-track 5G, the industry has faced interoperability problems, spectrum constraints and 5G apathy. What was it all for?
News Analysis | 6/11/2019 | Post a comment
5G is on a roll, says Ericsson, forecasting nearly 2 billion subscriptions in the next five years.
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