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5G potential ‘dispels myth’ on the value to consumers: report The potential of 5G technology to benefit consumers dispels the ICT “industry myth” that consumers are unwilling to pay a premium on 5G, according to a newly published study which found that smartphone users are willing to pay 20% more for 5G services.
9th May 2019
ACMA warns telcos for ‘not helping’ vulnerable customers Eleven telcos have been warned by the communications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), for failing to tell potential new customers that they do not provide Priority Assistance (PA) services, or failing to name a telco that does.
8th May 2019
TPG, Vodafone will make concessions to ensure merger: analyst TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison Australia are tipped to make sufficient concessions to the ACCC that would see TPG remaining in the market as a price-fighter brand, three days ahead of a final decision on the proposed merger is due to be handed down.
7th May 2019
ACCC wants continued regulation of wholesale mobile services Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, has proposed that the country’s wholesale mobile voice services should continue to be regulated for a further five years.
4th May 2019
British defence minister sacked over Huawei policy leak British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been sacked for leaking information about the UK's policy on Huawei which was decided at a meeting of the country's National Security Council on 23 April.
3rd May 2019
No info-sharing if you use Huawei, US tells UK The United States says it sees no distinction between the core of a 5G network and its radio access network, and will reconsider sharing information with any ally that uses equipment made by Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies in its next-generation telecommunications network.
1st May 2019
China envoy urges UK to act 'independently' on 5G suppliers China's ambassador to the UK has called on the British Government to make "the right decision independently" while choosing equipment suppliers for 5G networks and ignore any external pressure to ban Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies.
30th April 2019
UK gives Huawei green light for 5G role: report British Prime Minister Theresa May has reportedly agreed to let Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies play a role in the rollout of 5G networks in the UK.
25th April 2019
Despite US pressure, Huawei revenue continues to rise In what is clearly a bid to rile its US detractors, Chinese telecommunications equipment giant Huawei Technologies has announced results for the first quarter — something it has never done — showing a revenue increase of 39% year-on-year.
24th April 2019
Australia lags in take-up, penetration of FttH in APAC region Australia lags well behind Asia Pacific markets like Singapore, China and South Korea in the take-up and penetration of fibre to the home/building (FttH/B) services, according to a newly published report.
19th April 2019