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EU hints at Huawei risk in 5G security assessment

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 10 07:52 AM

The European Union hinted strongly it viewed Chinese tech group Huawei as a security risk to its roll-out of 5G networks in a report released Wednesday. Read more »

Huawei promises smartest 5G phone, but who will be brave enough to buy?

Douglas Busvine, Reuters
Updated as of Sep 19 07:27 AM

FRANKFURT - Huawei launches what could be the world's most powerful and feature-packed 5G smartphone on Thursday, but the fate of the device in Europe will hang on whether it can overcome a U.S. ban to give customers the Google software they expect. Read more »

Third telco, 5G usher in 'internet of things' in Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 09:19 AM

Filipino consumers are awaiting the deployment of the country's third telco, which promises to deliver faster, more affordable internet services. Officials of internet firm IPV6 Forum discuss its impact on next generation technologies on ANC's Early Edition. Read more »

5G game integration in spotlight at Tokyo Game Show

Kyodo News
Posted at Sep 12 04:23 PM

The Tokyo Game Show opened on Thursday with enthusiasts testing how ultra-high-speed 5G mobile data networks will impact the gaming experience ahead of the technology's commercial rollout in Japan in 2020. Read more »

Air Fiber 5G gives glimpse of Philippine future

Globe
Posted at Sep 12 01:10 PM

Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G places the country ahead in terms of intelligent digitalization. Read more »

NOW Telecom secures extension of authority to operate

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 10:30 AM

The NTC extended NOW Telecom's authority to install, operate and maintain a telecommunications network, including mobile, data, voice, trunked radio dispatch communications system, digital and trunked radio system, its parent company told the stock exchange. Read more »

Huawei shows off 'most powerful' chipset ahead of Mate 30 launch

Douglas Busvine, Reuters
Updated as of Sep 09 08:43 AM

Huawei's launch at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin of the Kirin 990, made using the latest 7 nanometer production process, is part of a carefully sequenced buildup to the Sept. 19 international launch of the Mate 30 in Munich. Read more »

Better late than never

Michael Sohn, AP
Updated as of Sep 06 09:06 PM

A staff member holds a Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G smartphone at the IFA 2019 tech fair in Berlin, on Friday. Read more »

Samsung combines 5G, artificial intelligence in new smartphone chip

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 08:01 AM

Aside from supporting devices that work on the new connectivity standard, Samsung said the Exynos 980 improves camera performance. It can also run multiple apps, intricate UX designs and high-resolution graphic games. Read more »

Huawei denies US allegations of technology theft

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 03 12:31 PM

The US Department of Justice is looking into the claim, potentially adding to existing criminal cases against Huawei, the WSJ reported last week. Read more »

Britain to make Huawei decision on 5G by the autumn - digital minister

Reuters
Posted at Aug 27 06:17 PM

Britain will make a decision on whether to allow China's Huawei equipment to be used in its 5G networks in the autumn, the digital minister Nicky Morgan said.   Read more »

NOW Corp partners with Singapore firm for 5G pivot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 27 06:14 PM

NOW signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyalroute Group and its local unit Philippine Fiber Optic Cable Network Inc (PFCON) for the use of its assets in a nationwide rollout, the company told the stock exchange.  Read more »

Smart 'on track' with 5G rollout, president says

Cathy Yang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 01:39 PM

The mobile unit of PLDT Inc said it was "assessing risks" raised against China's Huawei Technologies while making sure it was "not too reliant" on one vendor, said Smart President Al Panlilio. Read more »

PLDT's Pangilinan says 5G rollout 'difficult, expensive'

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 01:27 PM

PLDT will try to build 5G infrastructure on existing towers, Pangilinan said. The lack of 5G compatible devices is hampering the rollout, he said.   Read more »

Huawei's first half revenue growth accelerates despite US sanctions

Sijia Jiang and Brenda Goh, Reuters
Posted at Jul 30 04:01 PM

China's Huawei Technologies said on Tuesday revenue in the first half of the year grew faster despite an intense US campaign against it. Read more »

Canada set to postpone Huawei 5G decision to after vote, given sour ties with China - sources

David Ljunggren, Reuters
Posted at Jul 16 10:24 AM

Canada is likely to postpone a decision on whether to allow China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to supply 5G network equipment until after the October federal election, given increasingly strained relations with Beijing, said three well-placed sources. Read more »

S&P affirms PLDT rating, notes revenue to be affected by third telco Dito

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 04:12 PM

S&P Global Ratings on Monday affirmed PLDT’s BBB+ rating but warned that at least 40 percent of its revenue is now exposed to competition due to the entry of third player Dito Telecommunity (Mislatel).  Read more »

Japan-S. Korea trade spat threatens global tech market

Claire Lee, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 11 02:25 PM

A simmering diplomatic row with Japan is threatening South Korea's output of components that drive smartphones and computer displays, which analysts say could batter the global tech market and hike prices for consumers.   Read more »

Huawei-built 5G network rolls out in Monaco, a first for Europe

Erwan Lucas, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 11 09:44 AM

As mobile operators shift away from slower 3G and 4G networks, Europe has been torn over its approach to the Chinese giant, which is a pioneer in 5G technology. Read more »

5G arrives in PH via Globe's fixed wireless broadband

Globe Telecom
Updated as of Jul 09 04:49 PM

The 5G technology has officially arrived in the Philippines with Globe's fixed wireless broadband. Read more »