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UK looking for 5G alternatives in Japan

After doing a massive U-turn and banning Huawei’s 5G equipment for deployment on nationwide networks, with a goal of completely eradicating the telecom operator from the country by 2027, the UK government is looking for substitutes, and has reportedly contacted Japan.

5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Curve is first IoT tracker from Vodafone

Vodafone UK has expanded its consumer Internet of Things (IoT) range with a tracker designed and manufactured by the company itself.

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone wants upcoming 5G auction scrapped

Vodafone wants the UK government to scrap the upcoming auction of 5G spectrum following the government decision to ban the use of Huawei equipment in future networks.

UK Vodafone UK 5G Connected

·5 years ago

O2 and NHS create 5G-powered COVID-19 testing unit for Scottish care homes

O2 is launching a pilot trial of a fully connected COVID-19 testing clinic-on-wheels, supported by O2’s 5G mobile network, which is designed to provide remote testing and tracking of care home residents and workers in Glasgow

UK O2 5G Connected

·5 years ago

Huawei 5G Equipment must be removed from UK by 2027

The UK Government has completely caved in to pressure from the US administration and backbench Tory MP's and has ordered telecoms companies to remove all Huawei equipment from the UK's 5G networks by 2027.

Huawei 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Human Horizons and Microsoft team up to develop on-board AI assistant

Human Horizons and Microsoft are teaming up to jointly develop an on-board AI assistant, the HiPhiGo, for HiPhi vehicles. Human Horizons is an innovative mobility company with HiPhi, a subsidiary brand, providing premium smart all-electric vehicles.

Automotive Microsoft

·5 years ago

Huawei Encourages UK to Consider Its Next Move on 5G

Huawei has encouraged the UK to consider its next move on 5G and says US sanctions which impact the firm’s ability to supply processors because of its telco kit won’t affect its supply chain.

Huawei 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

BT and Vodafone need 5 years to replace Huawei without blackouts

BT and Vodafone have told UK lawmakers they would need at least five years to swap out equipment from Huawei if the government decides on strict rules that would ban the company’s products from being used in 5G mobile networks.

Huawei 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Samsung rolls out updates to SmartThings

Samsung has rolled out new updates to the SmartThings platform for 2020, combining new app features and ecosystem partnerships to bring more simplicity, control and fun to the growing Connected Living experience.

Samsung Connected

·5 years ago

MTN launches 5G Network in South Africa

MTN has launched its 5G mobile network, powered by Huawei, across major cities in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.

Huawei 5G Connected

·5 years ago

UK can’t make it’s mind up on Huawei 5G

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has raised doubts over the decision to give Huawei a stake in Britain’s 5G network, telling Beijing that the Government will “think very carefully about how to proceed now”.

Huawei 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago