Belgian watchdog puts the brakes on Orange and Proximus JV
The proposed network sharing joint venture between Orange and Proximus has been slowed as the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) launches an investigation.
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It’s déjà vu all over again as Vivendi suffers another Italian defeat
Italian Media company Mediaset wants to merge its Italian and Spanish businesses, something that significant shareholder Vivendi opposes.
Philips files wearables patent complaint against Fitbit and Garmin
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has said it will formally kick-off an investigation into Fitbit, Garmin and other parties, following a patent complaint from Philips.
Verizon shakes things up with ‘Mix and Match’ bundling options
US operator group Verizon has unveiled a ‘Mix and Match’ offering as part of its drive towards service bundling.
China Mobile reportedly chasing cloud JV with Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel
Reports have emerged suggesting China Mobile is attempting to create a joint-venture in the Indian market to capitalise on the growing cloud segment.
Most smartphone brands are worthless
New research from IHS Markit reveals that, beyond Apple and Samsung, people aren’t loyal to smartphone brands.
LG promises mobile profits by end 2021
LG’s new CEO has promised to recover the lost fortunes of yesteryear, driving the mobile business unit towards profitability within two years.
Fitness tracker use is exploding in the US, especially among rich young women
A recent Pew survey shows 21% of US adults regularly wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. Over half of them think it acceptable for the device makers to share user data with medical researchers.
US Senator tables bill to ban intelligence sharing with Huawei friendlies
The Republican Senator for Arkansas, Tom Cotton, has tabled a bill which would ban US agencies from sharing data with countries do not ban Huawei.
Orange opens new Africa and Middle-East HQ in Casablanca
Orange has announced it has opened its new headquarters for the Africa and Middle-East region in Casablanca Finance City Tower in Morocco.
TIM claims 5G speed record with help from Ericsson and Qualcomm
A trio of telecoms trailblazers managed to break the 2 Gbps barrier with 5G over 26 GHz, which is apparently a European record.
Nokia applauds its own progress with 63 5G wins
Nokia is proving to be its own biggest fan, parading around a list of accomplishments, from 5G contract wins to the number of patents it has filed across the last year.
Major mobile-only SVoD service Quibi set to launch in April
A subscription video on demand service designed solely for mobile consumption will launch with the backing of much of the entertainment establishment.
ASA bans ad claiming 5G causes infertility
Campaign group Electrosensitivity UK has been told its advert claiming 5G causes infertility and depression cannot be used in its current form as there is no evidence to support the statements.
US reportedly lobbies UK over Huawei ahead of imminent 5G decision
US diplomats have apparently renewed their lobbying of the UK government to ban Huawei from its 5G network, with the final decision expected to be made this month.
White House outlines 10 principles for AI development
Despite the Trump administration stating it would never meddle in artificial intelligence, the White House has outlined 10 commandments for agencies to create rules and regulations.
Telcos are implementing ECC powers unfairly – Ulster Farmers Union
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has suggested telcos are unfairly implementing entitled powers through the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) to drive down land rental costs.
Ofcom promises to ‘supercharge’ fibre with four-point plan
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has proposed a four-point plan to accelerate investment in fibre networks at interest continues to gather momentum in the UK.
Sonos says Google has been stealing its patented tech for years
Wireless audio specialist Sonos is suing internet giant Google, claiming it has knowingly used its patented technology without paying for it since 2016.
MediaTek adds momentum to 5G mid-tier with Dimensity 800 launch
After launching its assault on the premium market in November, MediaTek has unveiled its Dimensity 800 Series 5G chipset for mid-tier devices.
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