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France set to use Huawei gear for non-core parts of its new 5G network

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 officials have warned that Huawei's equipment could be used to spy on other countries, however the company has denied this

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 the Chinese group in the field, a senior US diplomat has said.

Business • 19 Feb 20

Last month Vodafone agreed to sell its 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt for $2.4 billion to Saudi Telecom Company

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 new EU guidelines on the firm's equipment, CEO Nick Read said.

Business • 05 Feb 20

The revenues were boosted by the launch of two new smart-phone products here

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

A number of councils have passed motions opposing 5G

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 owner Xavier Niel and Eir CEO Carolan Lennon at the launch of the company's 5G network

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

Telecom network equipment maker Nokia has met its third-quarter profit expectations

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 rivals in the fast-growing 5G networks business.

Business • 24 Oct 19

A number of countries see the company as a potential threat to cybersecurity

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 said it plans to add 5G capabilities to its lower-cost Snapdragon 6 and 7 series devices

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 its benefits may not be apparent for some time.

Business • 13 Aug 19

Vodafone CEO Anne O'Leary launches the company's 5G service in Cork

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 it is on track to meet its financial goals due to strong sales of 5G equipment

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 goals due to strong sales of 5G equipment.

Business • 17 Jul 19

Vodafone is launching its 5G service with Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Samsung S10 5G handsets and a 5G router

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 unlimited data plans that include the high-speed service at no premium.

Business • 04 Jul 19

German operators complained that the price they were paying for the 5G spectrum would sap their ability to invest in next-generation networks

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 fourth operator enter the market.

Business • 13 Jun 19

A US official says the threat posed by the use of Huawei 5G equipment is a 'loaded gun'

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 to share information with them.

Business • 29 Apr 19

Nokia said the security dispute surrounding rival Huawei was creating near-term pressure to invest

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

Huawei is the world's biggest producer of telecoms equipment

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 and China over the next generation of communications technology.

Business • 24 Apr 19

The mobile phone industry is preparing to shift to a technology called 5G

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

On Wednesday South Korea became the first country to launch nationwide 5G services

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 a lead in the transformative technology.

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

Ireland is among EU member states preparing to auction 5G licences this year

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 European Commission has said, shunning US calls to ban China's Huawei Technologies across the bloc.

Europe • 26 Mar 19

Experts have warned that the rollout of 5G will only increase the potential devices that could be hacked

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 that could be hacked.

Business • 27 Feb 19

5G is expected to one day help run everything from self-driving cars to robot surgeons

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 help run everything from self-driving cars to robot surgeons.

Business • 25 Feb 19

The Swedish company has staked its recovery on rising demand for 5G equipment

Ericsson posts lower than expected loss on 5G demand

Mobile telecoms equipment company Ericsson today beat fourth-quarter forecasts and said it was approaching its financial targets thanks to growing demand for next-generation 5G gear.

Business • 25 Jan 19

O2 and Vodafone agree a deal to accelerate the deployment of a faster mobile service at a lower cost for both operators

O2 and Vodafone extend UK network deal to include 5G

Telefonica's O2 and Vodafone have agreed to extend their network partnership in Britain to include 5G to accelerate the deployment of the faster mobile service at a lower cost for both operators.

Business • 23 Jan 19