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GSMA still wants telcos to be in the SDG business somehow
The GSMA wants telcos to seriously integrate SDGs into their business models. What could go wrong? Well, a lot actually … Read more…
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Friday Futures: Virgin Galactic, greenhouse gases, sink holes
Scientists have harnessed liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide back into solid coal, permanently removing the greenhouse gas from our atmosphere. Read more…
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MWC19: Wanna know who the next unicorn is? Ask your kids
The MWC keynotes ended with a unicorn hunt but ARM’s kids panel showed the true way forward for the industry. Read more…
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Rakuten shows MWC how to build a 5G network, you’re welcome
Rakuten’s MWC keynote was a masterclass in how to build a cheap cloud-native 5G network that incumbent cellcos aspire to become one day. Read more…
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MWC19: Huawei comes out swinging with no-backdoor pledge
Huawei’s Guo Ping counters US accusations that its 5G gear is riddled with secret backdoors. Vodafone’s CEO and an EU commissioner quietly lend support. Read more…
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Telecoms industry needs to ensure all networks are safe: GSMA
GSMA has pushed back against U.S. calls on its European allies to bar Huawei Technologies over concerns the firm is too close to the Chinese state. Read more…
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MWC19: Can intelligent connectivity halt telco commoditization?
Telcos CEOs at MWC19 say ‘intelligent connectivity’ powered by 5G, AI and IoT will save themselves from commoditization (and crap customer service). Read more…
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Sony tries to climb smartphone ladder with movie screens
Sony aims to capitalise on its movie pedigree with new devices featuring 21:9 ratio screens, the dimensions used to film blockbusters. Read more…
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FIRA WIRE Day 0: MWC19 pre-show vendor blitz!
The big vendors release a blitz of pre-show MWC announcements. We sort through them so you don’t have to. (Spoiler: includes at least one 5G smartphone.) Read more…
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4G – not 5G – will still rule in 2022, and that’s a good thing
The biggest mobile technology in 2022 will be 4G, not 5G, says the latest Cisco VNI thing. The good news: you’ve got more time to get your 5G strategy together. Read more…
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GSMA (finally!) takes a stand on Huawei security debate
The GSMA addresses the Huawei controversy with a carefully worded call for greater competition and industry-government cooperation. And not a moment too soon. Read more…
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Huawei revs up for MWC with 5G chips, promises foldable phone
Huawei revved up its PR machine Thursday for MWC with two new 5G chipsets, a 5G CPE device, AI solutions and a teaser for a foldable smartphone. Read more…