Australian telecommunications incumbent Telstra has announced plans to invest $160m on more than 600 mobile network projects in Victoria in the forthcoming twelve months.
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Japanese operator deploys new ultra-broadband solution from Nokia
KDDI, a leading telecommunications operator in Japan, is deploying Nokia's G.fast solution to apartments and multi-dwelling units (MDU) buildings to deliver ultra-broadband services to customers.
US senators introduce new legislation that could re-impose sanctions on ZTE
The US offensive towards Chinese telecommunication vendors shows no signs of slowing down following the introduction of a new bill by a group of bipartisan senators.
Qualcomm secures new licensing agreement with Huawei
US chipmaker Qualcomm has managed to settle a lengthy dispute with Chinese telecommunications behemoth Huawei by announcing that it has agreed a short-term licensing agreement with the vendor.
Pakistan hails the role Huawei has played in its ICT development
Pakistan’s Minister of ITT (Information Technology & Telecommunications) H.E. Khalid Maqbool Sidiqui, has praised the significant role Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei has played in its ICT development.
Indian operator sees its profits plunge as price war takes its toil
Indian telecommunications incumbent Bharti Airtel has once again seen its profits plummet as the ongoing price war in Indian continues to undermine and affect the profitability of operators in the fiercely competitive telecommunications industry.
Japanese conglomerate sees its net profits soar by 50%
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has seen its net profits soar by a whopping 50%. The company is attributing its success to its high-tech investment fund. Net profits proliferated by 51.6% from 2017, with the software leader accumulating an incredible 1.5 trillion yen ($13.7bn) in just twelve months.
South Korean operator launches world’s first 5G-powered bus in Seoul
South Korea's largest telecommunications company has introduced new and innovative 5G services ahead of fully launching its next-generation wireless network in March.
Lawyers to say ‘political motive’ behind CFO arrest as case nears
Lawyers tasked with the responsibility of handling the case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, are expected to prepare a defence which will highlight that there is a political motive behind the arrest.
Czech Republic excludes Chinese vendor from lucrative tender
The Czech Republic has become the latest European country to express their concerns over the business practices adopted by Huawei. The country’s tax directorate has announced that it has excluded the Chinese vendor from a lucrative tender believed to worth over €20m.