Chinese telecommunications company ZTE has announced a halt to major operations following a sales ban imposed by the United States. Last month, the U.S. issued a Denial Order that prevents American firms from supplying ZTE with components or technology. The U.S. government said the action was taken because ZTE breached export controls and made repeated … Read more

To lock or unlock your phone is no longer a simple question. On January 26 of this year, the U.S. Copyright Office ruled that unlocking mobile phones is illegal, a change reported by Wired. Phone unlocking refers to removing a phone’s SIM lock so the device can be used on a different carrier—for example, taking … Read more

Research from Analysys Mason indicates that communication service providers (CSPs) can reduce costs by roughly 25 percent over five years by adopting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Commissioned by Nokia, the study compares the full cost of ownership for CSPs running their own hardware and software infrastructure versus using SaaS-based offerings. Justin van der Lande, Research Director … Read more

At some point you have likely tried a consumer drone—perhaps a model like the Parrot AR with its playful video-recording features. If you follow current events, you’ve also heard about the contrasting and often controversial military uses of drones. Drones are a major topic and an inevitable part of the future. But are you aware … Read more

Half of British adults think it is unfair that they must pay extra charges to use their mobile devices while travelling in other European countries. That finding comes from a recent survey commissioned by Virgin Media O2. The company highlights that it has remained the only major UK operator not to reintroduce EU roaming fees … Read more

Nokia has announced a partnership with NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator, to support the planned commercial rollout of a 5G network in 2020. The Finnish vendor said it will upgrade existing baseband units and integrate 5G NR (5G New Radio) hardware into DOCOMO’s network infrastructure to enable next-generation services and improved performance. 5G NR … Read more

BT employees have voted to strike after rejecting what the Communication Workers Union (CWU) described as a “weak, insulting” pay offer that fails to protect staff from the effects of high inflation. Earlier this year BT proposed a flat pay increase of £1,500. With RPI inflation reaching 11.7%, the union and many employees say that … Read more

Wherever you are reading this, nations around the world have rightly applauded frontline healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Equally important, though less visible, are the people and companies that kept us connected when it mattered most. Telecoms highlights several vendors whose innovations have enabled people to work, learn, and live through a global crisis. … Read more

Huawei has strongly rejected claims that it is controlled by the Chinese government and should be excluded from Australia’s 5G infrastructure. Last week, Telecoms reported that Australian Labor MP Michael Danby urged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prohibit Chinese telecommunications firms from participating in 5G projects. Danby argued such companies are “effectively controlled by Beijing,” … Read more

T-Mobile met with FCC officials to discuss its plans for a nationwide 5G network and the proposed merger with Sprint. 5G promises significant economic benefits and improved connectivity for consumers, so regulators and lawmakers are meeting with operators to evaluate how best to realize those advantages. In a heavily redacted presentation provided to the FCC, … Read more