International investigation alleges anti-Western discrimination within Huawei
Four European newspapers have investigated Huawei’s internal policies and found evidence that some of them punish Chinese employees for marrying Westerners.
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NYSE U-turns on delisting Chinese telcos
The New York Stock Exchange reversed its decision to delist China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom before it becomes effective.
Ericsson CEO reportedly lobbies Swedish government about Huawei again
Börje Ekholm seems to be persisting with his counter-intuitive campaign on behalf of arch-rival kit vendor Huawei.
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China’s biggest chipmaker added to Entity List
SMIC has been formally added to the Entity List by the US Commerce Department, hitting the Chinese chipmaker’s access to American technology and equipment.
Congress earmarks $1.9 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE gear from American networks
The US lawmakers have agreed to include in the coronavirus relief package up to $1.9 billion as reimbursement for American broadband operators to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks.
Germany all but says “Nein!” to Huawei
New IT security law proposed by Angela Merkel’s cabinet gives the country’s security authority more power to exclude suppliers it deems posing threat to Germany’s critical information systems.
Three UK reports 50 percent surge in mobile data usage
UK MNO Three said on Thursday that data traffic on its network has risen by 50 percent this year, with average monthly data usage per customer topping 15 GB for the first time in October.
Vendors and operators demand 6GHz for 5G
Two dozen telecoms companies and industry organisations called on regulators and other stakeholders to reserve mid-band spectrum for ITM use, especially for 5G.
Ericsson to boost post-Brexit job market by 800
The Swedish telecom kit maker announced it will create up to 800 new jobs in the UK within the next two years driven by the accelerated 5G rollout.
FCC cements its anti-China stance
Just in case there was any doubt, US telecoms regulator FCC has had another pop at Huawei and China Telecom, as well as detailing the rip-and-replace programme.
Huawei backs Sweden into a corner over ban review
Chinese vendor Huawei is doing everything it can to make it impossible for Sweden to sustain its ban.
Finland passes new 5G security law to ban risky equipment
The Finnish parliament approved a new law late on Monday to vet 5G equipment as a means to shore up the country’s defence against cyber-attacks and espionage attempts on its communications systems.
Chinese telecoms kit vendors gained global market share this year
You might think, with all the drama surrounding Huawei this year, that it would have lot market share. But, according to market tracker Dell’Oro, the opposite is true.
UK goes big on OpenRAN as it tightens Huawei sanctions further
In keeping with the current political climes, the UK government has decided to unilaterally impose further constraints on what mobile operators can do with their own networks.
Needless new telecoms law confirms UK Huawei decision was political
The UK government is proposing a new law that will fine telcos for not doing what they’re already compelled to do.
Ericsson CEO criticises Swedish Huawei ban
Börje Ekholm, CEO of Swedish kit vendor Ericsson, has spoken out against Sweden’s decision to ban Chinese vendors from being used in the country’s 5G networks.
Huawei loses its Honor after state bailout
Embattled Chinese telecoms vendor Huawei has sold its standalone Honor smartphone sub-brand to a consortium founded by a state-owned enterprise.
Huawei hopes Biden will give UK different instructions on 5G
Banned Chinese vendor Huawei hopes the UK might be allowed to let it back into its 5G network once Trump is no longer US President.
Huawei gets a smartphone lifeline as Qualcomm given permission to supply chips
Qualcomm has told Reuters it has received licenses from the US authorities to supply Huawei with a bunch of products.
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