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Australia’s 5G ban on Huawei will hurt consumers as costs expected to rise

The decision by the Australian government to prevent Huawei from participating in the rollout of 5G networks in the country…

Huawei chairman says xenophobia a factor in Australian 5G ban

Huawei Australia chairman John Lord has said that xenophobia was a factor in the decision taken by the Australian government…

Apple subject of investigation over anticompetitive behaviour in Japan

US smartphone behemoth Apple is the subject of an investigation in Japan amidst allegations that it engaged in anticompetitive behaviour.

Samsung hopeful new Galaxy Note 9 will address flagging sales

South Korean conglomerate Samsung is hoping that its new look Galaxy Note 9 smartphone will help address the recent flagging…

Indian operator looking to raise $1bn to expand its 4G network

Indian telecommunications incumbent Bharti Airtel is actively exploring ways it can refinance its existing debt and raise capital for expanding…

Australian operator confirms it will axe 400 jobs

Australian operator Optus has confirmed that it will cut its workforce by 400 due to increased competition caused by a…

Trump rejects claims he has ‘folded’ over ZTE in trade talks

US President Donald Trump has angrily rejected claims that it has given in to Chinese demands over the ban imposed…

Indian government implements measures to ease financial pressure on operators

The Indian government has taken proactive measures in an effort to relieve the financial pressures currently being endured by mobile…

Verizon scraps plan to sell Huawei smartphones following pressure from US government

US operator Verizon has decided to scrap its plans to sell Huawei smartphones as pressure on Chinese technology companies from…

Australia calls for Solomon Islands to withdraw from telco project after Huawei wins contract

Australia has called for the Solomon Islands to withdraw from an undersea cable project entitled ‘Project Honiara’ after the tender…

Australia’s largest mobile operator cuts 1,400 jobs due to increased competition

Australia’s largest operator Telstra has stunned its workforce after publicly announcing it plans to reduce its workforce by cutting 1,400…

Vodafone India restructures management following departure of key executives

India’s second largest telecom operator has been forced to restructure its management team following the departures of a number of…