US and allies continue to chip away at Chinese tech sector
US semiconductor trade sanctions against China seem to be having an effect, but at what cost to its own companies?
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IQ Fiber’s network rollout costing more than it expected
IQ Fiber has announced a new $150 million cash injection from its biggest shareholder SDC Capital Partners to fund a network rollout that seems to be costing more than it had expected.
Twitter’s evolution into a major streaming platform continues
Social media service Twitter is rapidly becoming a major video and audio streaming platform, following a string of significant announcements.
TikTok argues Montana ban violates first amendment
The US state of Montana wants to ban app stores from offering popular Chinese-owned social media service TikTok, a move that has profound free speech implications.
US launches fresh bid to appoint FCC Commissioner
President Biden has nominated telco lawyer Anna Gomez for Commissioner of the US Federal Communications Commission in an effort to fill a role that has been vacant for over two years.
China inevitably bans US chip company Micron
China has decided that two can play at the game of sanctioning the companies of its geopolitical rivals on vague national security grounds.
The net around China’s tech sector tightens further
A steady stream of reports indicates the US and its allies are continuing to ramp up their efforts to exclude China from the global technology market.
FCC seeks to fine some big names over RDOF default
The FCC has proposed to fine 22 telecoms companies for failing to follow through with its rural funding programme and there are some big names on the list.
US and EU menace Malaysia over Huawei
The Malaysian government has reportedly received separate letters from the US and EU, warning it of negative consequences if it allows Huawei kit in the country’s 5G networks.
Mobile security consolidation as F-Secure buys Lookout’s consumer arm
Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure is buying the consumer mobile security business of Lookout to boost its presence in the US market.
US reportedly pressures South Korea over memory chip sales to China
It looks like the US is calling in even more favours among its allies in its bid to cripple China’s technology capabilities.
US friendly fire over Huawei ramps up
The US state has proudly announced its biggest ever fine for a domestic company that did business with Huawei.
US dangles $1.5bn in front of Open RAN community
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to grow the US’ open RAN ecosystem.
US moves to increase pressure on allies over Huawei and ZTE
A new US law is set pass that will name and shame any country it considers an ally if they are found to use any Huawei or ZTE kit.
China and US ramp up AI oversight
Pushback against the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence continues, with both Chinese and American regulators intervening further.
Brightspeed and T-Mobile US add to fibre footprints
Nascent American ISP Brightspeed has announced the availability of full fibre broadband in six states, a move that comes as fibre rollout gathers pace in the US.
US telcos solve C-band airline interference issue
Four major US mobile operators have agreed to a series of undertakings designed to address concerns over airline safety and to allow them to use their C-band spectrum to its full extent.
Huawei profits plunge as former CFO takes top job
Chinese telecoms vendor Huawei has revealed a 69% fall in profit for 2022, which it blames largely on ‘non-market factors’.
US begins search for 1,500 MHz more of ‘spectrum pipeline’
The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration is looking for bright ideas about where the next big chunk of radiofrequency spectrum will come from.
T-Mobile is betting $1.35 billion that Mint will freshen-up its image
The long-rumoured acquisition of MVNO Mint Mobile by T-Mobile US has completed, with an apparent premium paid to be associated with Actor Ryan Reynolds.
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