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The Huawei Global Talent Summit at MWC
At this year's MWC in Barcelona, Huawei showcased its latest 5G and upcoming 5.5G technologies, emphasizing their transformative potential for both users and businesses.
Slovakia shuts down 3G networks, creates space for 5G development
Est. 4minThe last Slovak mobile operator, O2, began switching off its 3G network at the beginning of the year. Regular customers with mobile phones will not be restricted, older devices that communicate via 3G may have problems.
GSMA calls for new connectivity regulatory framework to accelerate long-term investment
Est. 6minOn 20 March, GSMA – the organisation representing the interests of mobile network operators worldwide – published its latest manifesto, setting out reforms it believes are needed to make Europe’s connectivity ecosystem fit for the future.
Europe’s Standard Essential Patents system lacks transparency, says former judge
Est. 6minEurope’s Standard Essential Patents system lacks transparency regarding FRAND licenses, said Christopher Vajda KC, a former judge at the Court of Justice of the European Union, he remarked that legal tactics often take prominence over legal substance.
Why Germany keeps dragging its feet on the Huawei ban
Est. 6minThere is growing concern in Brussels that national governments are too slow in excluding Chinese components, with the German government being particularly hesitant on the issue.
EU Commission bans Huawei, ZTE, urges countries to do the same
Est. 4minEU Commissioner Thierry Breton urged on Thursday (15 June) member states to use the prerogatives of the 5G Toolbox to restrict or exclude high-risk vendors and announced Commission measures to free its internal networks from Huawei and ZTE. The second report …
Huawei at MWC: 5.5G will be the future of businesses
Huawei made an impact on this year’s MWC in Barcelona, where it presented its last technologies that will dominate the following year of the sector. 5G is here to stay and to improve the experiences of users and businesses. 5G technology …
India’s push for home-grown navigation system jolts smartphone giants
Est. 6minIn line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's drive for self-reliance, India has over the years expanded the use of its regional navigation satellite system called NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation).
EU telcos call for Big Tech to share 5G network costs
Est. 2minDeutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and 13 other European telecoms providers on Monday (26 September) made their strongest push for Big Tech to share network costs, citing the energy crisis and EU climate change goals.
US probes China’s Huawei over equipment near missile silos
Est. 4minThe Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China.
Enabling the Enablers: A Path to Europe’s Green Transition
Est. 6minAs ICT companies prepare for the future of connectivity, they remain mindful of our planet’s future. Forward-looking regulatory instruments, with a technology neutral approach to green transitions, will enable the enablers. Learn more during our fourth Digital Debate Series event.
Politics cannot be avoided but impact on contest limited, says Eurovision organiser
Est. 5minIt is naive to think cultural institutions can be wholly separated from what is happening in the world and the invasion of Ukraine was so extraordinary that it required an exceptional reaction, the head of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) …
France wants slightly lagging industry to catch up on 5G
Est. 6minThe French government this week announced new measures to help the country's industry which has fallen "slightly behind" in embracing the opportunities that come with transiting to a 5G network. EURACTIV France reports.
European Commission expands the radio spectrum available for 5G
Est. 5minThe European Commission has decided to expand the frequency bands available for 5G applications. Still, radio frequency allocation remains a sensitive topic as conflicting interests intersect over old generation networks and new bands.
EU auditors worry about divergent policies on 5G suppliers
Est. 3minDiscordant rules among EU countries over the vetting of suppliers of 5G technology pose a security risk to the bloc, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said in a report Monday (24 January).
Major US airlines warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc
Est. 5minThe chief executives of major US passenger and cargo carriers on Monday (17 January) warned of an impending "catastrophic" aviation crisis in less than 36 hours, when AT&T and Verizon are set to deploy new 5G service.
The EU can play a key role in the development of 6G global standards
Est. 5minThe Horizon Europe research, innovation and science programme that will operate during the period 2021-2027 has a budget of €95.5 billion. This clearly demonstrates that the European Commission, the European Parliament and EU governments fully recognize that investment in research and science will support economic growth and recovery across Europe. And they are right to hold this view.
EU must agree on common standards for industry if NIS2 is to become a success.
Est. 5minEuropean Parliament – moving forward on NIS2. David Harmon is the EU Huawei Cybersecurity and Privacy Director. The ITRE committee in the European Parliament on October 28th 2021 approved the provisions of the NIS2 directive. This law will introduce new rules across …
Slovak government will not yet invest in satellite internet
Est. 6minWhile EU countries like Germany are investing in satellite internet connections to provide connectivity in hard-to-reach places, Slovakia has decided not to do so, at least for the moment.
Austria to also rely on Huawei in 5G rollout
Est. 5minAustria is on course to expand its 5G network, using Chinese supplier Huawei despite other countries refusing to partner with them and some going as far as banning the company due to supposed security risks. EURACTIV Germany reports.
EU Parliament committee adopts new cybersecurity law for critical services
Est. 6minThe leading committee of the European Parliament adopted on Thursday (28 October) a legislative proposal intended to secure Europe’s critical entities from cyberattacks.
Huawei’s strategy to diversify business lines after major financial losses
Est. 5minAs pressure is growing on Huawei traditional business lines, the Chinese company is attempting to diversify its business portfolio by focusing more on the development of digital ecosystems and software applications.
‘Ciugud to be true’: The story of Romania’s best digital village
Est. 6minWhile Romania struggled, even after it joined the EU, to find a formula to revive some of its villages facing poverty and depopulation, the commune of Ciugud has stood out by managing to combat rural decline in a smart way. EURACTIV Romania reports.
Biden nominee for key China export post expects Huawei to remain blacklisted
Est. 3minUS President Joe Biden's nominee to a post overseeing export policy on China said he sees Chinese telecoms firm Huawei as a national security threat and expects to keep the company on a trade blacklist unless "things change."