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Tests in Space: Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales expand 5G horizon

STOCKHOLM, July 11 (Reuters) - Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson , French aerospace group Thales and U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm plan to work jointly to develop a satellite-driven 5G network to improve terrestrial connectivity. A 5G…

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Canada to ban Huawei/ZTE 5G equipment

OTTAWA, (Reuters) - Canada announced it plans to ban the use of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltdand ZTE Corp 5G gear to protect national security, joining the rest of the so-called Five Eyes…

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EXPLAINER-Do 5G telecoms pose a threat to airline safety?

Major international airlines rushed to rejig or cancel flights to the United States ahead of a 5G wireless rollout on Wednesday that has triggered safety concerns, despite wireless carriers saying…

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Dubai’s Emirates suspends flights to several U.S. destinations on 5G concerns

Dubai's Emirates airline announced on Tuesday that it will suspend flights to several destinations in the United States as of Jan. 19 until further notice because of concerns over 5G…

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GO Customers to Enjoy Free Upgrade to 5G Mobile Services

As of today, GO pay monthly customers with 5G enabled handsets will get to enjoy the latest generation of mobile technology, for free, when in 5G covered areas, such as…

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U.S. warns 5G wireless use could prompt flight diversions

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week warned that interference from planned use of 5G wireless spectrum posed an air safety risk and could result in flight diversions. The…

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Lithuania rolls out next-generation 5G plans

The Lithuanian Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT) has launched an auction for three 700 MHz radio frequency blocks to be used to deploy next-generation 5G mobile networks and provide 5G e-communication…

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Sweden bans Huawei and ZTE from its 5G Network

Swedish regulators on Tuesday banned the use of telecom equipment from China's Huawei and ZTE in its 5G network ahead of the spectrum auction scheduled for next month. The Swedish…

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EU needs long-term plan to tackle 5G fake news, 15 EU countries say in joint call

The European Union needs to come up with a strategy to counter disinformation about 5G technology or risk false claims derailing its economic recovery and digital goals, a group of…

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Apple launches iPhone 12

Apple launched four versions of the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity, starting at $699, which the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its…

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Italy pledges to strengthen national security in 5G networks

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his most senior ministers agreed on Thursday to take stronger measures to ensure national security in the country's 5G networks, Conte's office said after…

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MasMovil launches 5G services trial in Spain

Telecoms group MasMovil launched a trial of next-generation 5G Internet services in 15 Spanish cities on Wednesday, hot on the heels of rivals Telefonica and Orange. Operators across the world…

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Britain clears 700 MHz radio waves for 5G auction in January

Britain has cleared its 700 MHz band of airwaves after a four-year programme that involved retuning nearly 20 million TV sets, freeing up new capacity to be auctioned for 5G…

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EU countries must urgently diversify 5G suppliers, Commission says

EU countries must take urgent action to diversify their 5G suppliers, the European Commission said on Friday, a move set to shrink Huawei's presence in Europe as the United States pressured the…

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China’s 3 main telco operators have built over 400,000 5G base stations

China's three main telecommunications operators have built more than 400,000 5G base stations by the end of June 2020, the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) told a…

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Britain to phase out use of Huawei technology in country’s 5G by end of year

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to begin phasing out the use of Chinese tech giant Huawei's technology in Britain's 5G network as soon as this year, The Daily…

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Malta: The 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory coming to a bench near you

Facebook has been removing posts falsely claiming that 5G technology causes COVID-19, but this has not stopped conspiracy theorists from putting up posters in Birżebbuġa warning that the pandemic is…

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New £65 million package in the UK for 5G trials

Rural areas will benefit from a series of government-funded trials to help them seize the potential of modern technology, the British Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden announced. Nine projects across the…

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Choosing Huawei is choosing autocracy over democracy – Pelosi warns European countries

Top US officials have threatened and cajoled European allies as cracks in the western alliance were laid bare at the Munich transatlantic security conference, the Financial Times reports. Nancy Pelosi,…

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EU spells out rules for ‘high risk’ 5G suppliers

European cybersecurity officials agreed on a series of measures to downsize Huawei's presence in Europe due to concerns that it poses serious risks to the security of future 5G telecom…

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UK to give Huawei a ‘limited role’ in 5G rollout

Huawei will be allowed to play a limited role in the UK's 5G network, the government has confirmed. The Telegraph reports that Boris Johnson said on Monday he would never “jeopardise”…

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Samsung Acquires Network Services Provider TeleWorld Solutions to Accelerate U.S. 5G Network Expansion

Samsung Electronics announced the completion of an agreement to acquire TeleWorld Solutions (TWS), a network services provider headquartered in Chantilly, VA. TWS provides network design, testing and optimization services to…

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Brussels Zaventem Airport to get own 5G network in March

Zaventem Airport, the main airport of Brussels will soon have its own 5G network, announced the Brussels Airport Company. The 5G-ready network is being built in a strategic partnership with…

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Lives at risk if wireless technology demands are not held in check: UN weather watchdog

Amid growing competition for radio wave space due to new wireless technologies, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) called on governments to protect radio frequencies allocated to potentially life-saving weather forecasting services. Earth…

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German MPs urge Merkel to keep Huawei out of 5G network

A group of MPs from Angela Merkel’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is pressing the German chancellor to keep Chinese telecom company Huawei out of the country's 5G network, citing national…

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EU sounds alarm on foreign interference in 5G networks

European cybersecurity authorities warned Wednesday that state hacking groups are a major threat to the security of 5G networks, increasing pressure on telecom operators to take action against new risks…

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Fold 5G at the IFA in Berlin

The Galaxy Fold and Fold 5G are presented during a presentation of the new releases of Samsung at the International Funkaustellung Berlin (IFA), an international consumer electronics fair, in Berlin,…

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Deutsche Telekom 5G network goes live in 5 German cities

Deutsche Telekom said on Thursday its 5G mobile network had gone live in five German cities, timing the launch for maximum impact on the opening day of the IFA consumer…

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New system in the UK to ensure safety of self-driving vehicles ahead of their sale

The UK’s position as a world leader in the safe testing and roll-out of self-driving vehicles has been further cemented by a new safety regime, called CAV PASS, being pioneered…

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Poland and USA sign 5G network security agreement

The United States and Poland believe suppliers of 5G network equipment should be rigorously evaluated for foreign government control, a joint declaration signed on Monday said, as Washington pressures allies…

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Deutsche Telekom launches Germany’s first 5G network

Deutsche Telekom, Germany's largest telecom company has launched the country's first 5G network, but for now it only works in two cities - Bonn and Berlin - and only…

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Samsung and SK Telecom advance in bringing Korea closer to 5G standalone commercialization

Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced the successful completion of Korea’s first interoperability assessment between 5G Standalone (SA) Core and other commercial network systems over a 5G…

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Telekom Deutschland Now Ready To Build A First-Class 5G Network In Germany

Telekom Deutschland has just announced it acquired 5G frequencies worth 2.17 billion euros on an auction in Germany. 5G is finally going to be launched in Germany. 4 frequency blocks…

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EE to become UK’s first mobile operator to start 5G services

Britain's biggest mobile operator EE is going to be the first company to launch 5G services in the country, beginning in six cities, including London. At a press event…

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Huawei founder warns Trump: ‘You underestimate our abilities’

Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Huawei has taken aim at U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that U.S. restrictions on its business "underestimate our abilities". Ren was quoted by Chinese…

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UK to allow Huawei limited access to 5G networks

The Daily Telegraph reports that British Prime Minister Theresa May has approved Huawei's bid to help build Britain's 5G network, despite warnings about the risk posed to national security.…

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First commercial 5G network launched in Europe

The first commercial 5G network was launched in Europe with a network that covers 50 Swiss cantons and includes the Switzerland's largest cities, such as Lausanne, Zürich, Geneva and the…

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Poland unlikely to exclude all Huawei equipment from its mobile networks

Poland is unlikely to exclude all Huawei equipment from its next generation mobile networks, a government minister told Reuters, in part to avoid increased costs for mobile operators. Huawei,…

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EU expected to drop threat of Huawei ban

A Reuters exclusive report states that the European Commission will next week ignore U.S. calls to ban Huawei Technologies but urge EU countries to share more data to tackle…

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German secret service advises against Huawei cooperation for 5G

The BND, the German intelligence service, expressed fear that Huawei Technologies is not a trustworthy partner to build Germany's fifth-generation mobile networks (5G). The remarks were made by a representative…

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The European Parliament voices concern on risks of Chinese 5G networks

The European Parliament voiced "profound concern' on the risks to IT security from 5G networks developed by Chinese firms and warned member States to make sure there is a "coordinated…

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The US warns Germany on Huawei cooperation

The US has told Germany it would curb intelligence sharing if it allows Huawei to participate in its 5G mobile network. The Wall Street Journal reports that the warning came…

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