Ofcom to assess 5G-virus conspiracy comments on ITV Britain's media regulator Ofcom is assessing a programme on ITV after presenter Eamonn Holmes questioned why the mainstream media had slapped down a conspiracy theory ... Coronavirus • 14 Apr 20
Why are people attacking 5G towers in the UK? Multiple 5G towers across Belfast, Liverpool, and Birmingham have been set alight while conspiracy theories about lethal implications of the new network spread online. Science and Technology • 08 Apr 20
France to allow some Huawei gear in its 5G network France will authorise the use of some of Huawei's equipment in the rollout of its 5G network, two sources close to the matter told Reuters. Business • 13 Mar 20
US diplomat encourages EU states to use Huawei rivals EU countries have no reason to use 5G mobile technology from Huawei because Sweden's Ericsson, Finland's Nokia and South Korea's Samsung are on par with ... Business • 19 Feb 20
Vodafone to remove Huawei from core of European network Vodafone will remove Huawei technology from the core of its European networks after the UK's decision to restrict the Chinese company's role in 5G and ... Business • 05 Feb 20
Irish profits at Huawei not hampered by 5G concerns Pre-tax profits at the main Irish arm of technology company, Huawei last year increased by 13% to €4.8m. Business • 11 Dec 19
Telecoms industry disappointed at council 5G opposition The telecoms industry here has expressed disappointment at opposition to the rollout of 5G mobile technology from local authority representatives around the country. Business • 27 Nov 19
Eir launches its 5G network in 10 towns and cities Eir has become the second mobile operator to launch a 5G mobile network here. Business • 24 Oct 19
Nokia slashes profit outlook in fight for 5G business Finland's Nokia has today slashed its 2019 and 2020 profit outlook, saying profits would come under pressure as the company spends more to fend off ... Business • 24 Oct 19
EU cybersecurity report hints at Huawei 5G risk The European Union hinted strongly it viewed Chinese tech group Huawei as a security risk to its roll-out of 5G networks in a new report. Business • 10 Oct 19
Qualcomm to expand 5G chips into mid-priced phones Qualcomm said today it will put fifth-generation, or 5G, technology into chips powering mid-priced mobile phones starting next year. Business • 06 Sep 19
High speed mobile comes to Ireland: 5G explained After a lot of talk - and much hype - Irish consumers will today be able to try out high-speed mobile connectivity for themselves; but ... Business • 13 Aug 19
Vodafone launches 5G services in five Irish cities Vodafone has launched 5G services in parts of five Irish cities, making it the first Irish mobile operator to offer the high-speed service commercially. Business • 13 Aug 19
Ericsson says on track for 2020 targets Mobile network gear maker Ericsson has today posted a second-quarter profit in line with expectations and said it was on track to meet its financial ... Business • 17 Jul 19
Vodafone launches 5G in the UK with unlimited data plan Vodafone has switched on its 5G network in seven British cities, aiming to set itself apart in its home market from rival EE by offering ... Business • 04 Jul 19
Germany raises €6.55 billion in 5G spectrum auction Germany raised €6.55 billion from its 5G mobile spectrum auction, the Federal Network Regulator said today after a near three-month battle that will see a ... Business • 13 Jun 19
US concerns about Huawei are 'security focused' A US official has said if European allies use Huawei in future fifth generation or 5G networks the US will have to reassess its ability ... Business • 29 Apr 19
Nokia reports a surprise first quarter loss Finnish telecom network equipment maker Nokia today plunged to a surprise quarterly loss due to a delay in booking 5G payments. Business • 25 Apr 19
Britain to allow Huawei restricted access to 5G network Britain will allow Huawei Technologies a restricted role in building parts of its 5G network, seeking a middle way in a dispute between the US ... Business • 24 Apr 19
Explainer: How 5G drove moves by Apple, Qualcomm, Intel Apple and Qualcomm this week settled an acrimonious two-year legal dispute. Shortly afterward, Intel said it will exit the smartphone modem chip business. Business • 18 Apr 19
Samsung launches first phone with built-in 5G tech Telecom giant Samsung Electronics has released the Galaxy S10 5G, the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications, as South Korea seeks to build ... Science and Technology • 05 Apr 19
EU outlines 5G security plan The European Commission has presented its plan to ensure the secure introduction of 5G telecoms networks, with suspicions hanging over Chinese giant Huawei. Business • 26 Mar 19
EU demands scrutiny of 5G risks but will not ban Huawei EU nations will be required to share data on 5G cyber-security risks and produce measures to tackle them by the end of the year, the ... Europe • 26 Mar 19
5G will only increase threat of cybercrime - experts Cybersecurity experts have encouraged people to do more to protect themselves from online crime, warning the rollout of 5G will only increase the potential devices ... Business • 27 Feb 19
5G is coming: what can we expect? This year the telecoms industry will begin the transition to new fifth-generation mobile networks - known as 5G - which is expected to one day ... Business • 25 Feb 19
