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Survey highlights growing O-RAN appetite

Ryan Daws — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:27:20 +0000

A new survey highlights the growing appetite for O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) technologies. Jabil commissioned SIS International Research to conduct this year’s 5G Technology Trends Survey. 193 stakeholders that are directly involved “in the development, implementation, or adoption of 5G technologies” at leading telecom companies took part. O-RAN aims to break up the monopoly... Read more »

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Huawei reportedly halts Russian sales and furloughs staff

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:46:12 +0000

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has reportedly halted sales in Russia and furloughed some of its staff in the country. Following the decisions this week by Ericsson and Nokia to cease operating in Russia, the country was expected to turn to Chinese vendors like Huawei for network equipment. Huawei has regularly been accused of having close... Read more »

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Huawei appears to get a slight reprieve from US trade ban

Ryan Daws — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:09:03 +0000

Huawei’s business appears to be getting a slight reprieve from a US trade ban which has pressured the firm over the past year. Huawei was added to the US Chamber of Commerce’s so-called Entity List earlier this year; meaning American companies are banned from doing business with Huawei without explicit permission. The decision was reinforced... Read more »

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Canadian telcos may need to fight to get Huawei equipment compensation

Ryan Daws — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:13:40 +0000

Canada’s telecoms operators may be in for a fight to get compensation if the government bans Huawei’s equipment. Ottawa is currently deciding whether to follow its allies such as the UK and Australia in banning Chinese vendor Huawei’s telecoms equipment. Reuters reports that Ottawa’s government doesn’t appear to be willing to offer compensation if Huawei’s... Read more »

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Chinese telecoms equipment removal will cost the US around $1.8bn

Ryan Daws — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:41:53 +0000

US telecoms regulator the FCC has estimated the removal of Chinese equipment will result in a fairly substantial bill. On Friday, the FCC released a report (PDF) which highlighted that operators in the US have already applied for around $1.6 billion in reimbursement funds as part of the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of... Read more »

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India is the latest country preparing to ban Huawei from its 5G

Ryan Daws — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:27:05 +0000

India is set to become the latest country to ban Chinese telecoms vendors Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks. New rules will prevent any bids from countries which India shares a land border with under amended investment rules that cite concerns over national security. Earlier this year, a brutal clash between Chinese and Indian... Read more »

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The UK wants the ‘Five Eyes’ to fund and procure Huawei alternatives

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:43:43 +0000

The UK is turning to its “Five Eyes” partners and beyond to find a replacement to Huawei’s equipment amid increasing security concerns. Huawei has been cautiously welcomed in the UK’s telecoms networks for decades as relations between London and Beijing have enjoyed a relatively harmonious period. However, with 5G being used for ever more critical... Read more »

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