5g Rollout

Vodafone to remove Huawei from 'core' EU network on British government's direction

In Germany, Vodafone's largest European market, lawmakers are still arguing over Huawei.

German coalition delays decision on 5G rollout until next year, Huawei might get banned

US says gear provided by Huawei contains 'back doors' that would enable China to spy on other countries.

Germany's Angela Merkel calls for high-security standards across Europe when it comes to 5G network rollout

All the telecoms operators in Germany, which has close trading ties with China, are customers of Huawei and have warned that banning it would delay the launch of 5G networks.

5G will only be a reality once adequate fibre connections are installed: BIF

India's 5G dream can only become a reality once adequate fibre connections are installed: BIF

National Frequency Allocation Plan 2018 expected at India Mobile Congress: Report

IMC plans to showcase India's "vibrant" telecom market and the country's "leadership" position.

Job cuts in telecom sector: Narendra Modi government promises to re-train, redeploy those sacked by telcos

Some estimates peg the number of job losses in the sector, which has been passing through choppy waters at over 90,000.

Nokia CEO Rajiv Suri sees telecom operators accelerating their 5G rollout timelines by nearly a year

Suri said he believed Nokia was well positioned for the 5G era, partly thanks to its 2016 acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent that broadened its portfolio.