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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.

Connected UK 5G

·5 years ago

UK Government Admits Huawei Ban was to appease Trump

The UK Government has admitted privately to Huawei that its decision to ban the company’s equipment was due to ‘geopolitical’ factors involving the US.

News Huawei 5G 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.

Connected UK Vodafone UK 5G

·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

Connected UK O2 5G

·6 years ago

EE Launches Identity Checker for Businesses

EE has launched its new Digital Identity platform, which helps protect customers from becoming victims of fraud.

EE UK

·6 years ago

Samsung and iZettle team up to Support UK Small Businesses

Samsung and iZettle are teaming up to support small businesses nationwide by streamlining payment acceptance. The two companies are joining forces to leverage their technology and explore innovative solutions for small businesses.

Samsung UK

·6 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.

Connected UK Huawei 5G

·6 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

·6 years ago

Drones to deliver COVID-19 medical supplies in Scotland

Vodafone has teamed up with Skyports and Deloitte to transport medical supplies for NHS Scotland using drones.

Vodafone UK UK

·6 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

·6 years ago

Samsung Pay adds TransferWise in UK

Samsung Pay is now available to TransferWise card members in the United Kingdom. The partnership will bring two new TransferWise cards to Samsung Pay; TransferWise debit Mastercard and the TransferWise debit Mastercard for Business.

Samsung UK Financial

·6 years ago

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