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Germany to ban Chinese components from core parts of its 5G networks

Germany's top security official announced that Germany will be banning the use of critical components from Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei from 2026.

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AI and the future of 5G in focus at GSMA MWC Shanghai

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 has returned this week with a focus on AI, the future of 5G and driving industry collaboration.

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Green light for Orange customers with free switch to 5G for Paris 2024

The Paris Olympics will be the first to use 5G extensively, for better quality video-coverage as well as a more immersive experience for spectators.

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Swede Ellsberger elected new head of standards body ETSI

Former Ericsson, Huawei manager takes up his role this summer.

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National governments wary of proposed telecom market consolidation

The European Commission is expected to come with a formal plan for a new telecom law in the autumn.

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National governments sceptical about planned overhaul of telecom law

The commission's whitepaper, open for consultation until June, is set to be discussed by telecom ministers in April.

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Multi-sensory XR could let us feel a hug from our loved ones using 6G

According to Japanese telecoms company NTT, 6G will let us recreate multi-sense experiences and memories across the world. We spoke to them about the development of 'Feel Tech' and the future of XR

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Trade mark office's new patent remit to be decided in next mandate

Lawmakers are set to greenlight patent rules, but member states have not yet agreed on their position.

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Countries behind in almost all 2030 connectivity targets

Last year’s State of the Digital Decade Report said that the 2030 target was lagging - this year’s figures paint a similar picture.

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Commission sets out policy options to ease cross-border operations for telcos

Commission’s digital network plan strongly divides bloc’s telecom companies and industry.

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Most EU members not implementing Huawei, ZTE 5G ban, data shows

Just ten countries in the bloc so far excluded Chinese hardware makers from networks, following a EU Commission recommendation.

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Low 5G uptake in Europe will stagger AI development, Commission official warns

Persistent low uptake of 5G deployment in Europe mean other technologies dependent on fast internet such as artificial intelligence will face delays in uptake, according to a European Commission official.

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Telecom sector to see broadband rules approved next month, as Europe’s 5G roll-out lags

Europe’s telecom industry is likely to see updated broadband infrastructure rules approved early February, as 5G roll-out across the Union remains low.

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MTN & Huawei power the 5G revolution in South African coal mines

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MTN’s 5G mining deployment is making waves in South Africa as the coal industry moves towards ground-breaking digitisation.

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Wimbledon to trial 5G headsets for visually impaired tennis fans

The technology could help people watch the match from anywhere in the crowd and enjoy the spectacle alongside their friends and family.

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6G’s super-connected future on the agenda at Mobile World Congress

6G is expected to start rolling out in around 2030, ushering in a new world of digital interconnectedness like we’ve never seen before.

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EU's Thierry Breton says telecom industry not ready for 5G roll-out

Breton, the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, said a "radical shift" was needed in a keynote speech at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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Mobile World Congress 2023: US sanctions not deterring Huawei presence

The smartphone and network equipment maker is taking up almost an entire exhibition hall at Barcelona's Fira convention centre.

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Brussels looking into getting Big Tech to fund Internet connectivity

Telecoms companies argue that businesses, such as Netflix, should contribute more due to their bandwidth usage.

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Scientists develop new ultra-fast electronic devices for 6G and beyond

A team in Switzerland has developed “electronic metadevices” capable of handling data at speeds 10 times faster than 5G.