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PLDT says Smart expanding LTE capacity to pave way for 5G

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 02:31 PM

Smart is expanding the reach and capacity of its LTE network to lay the groundwork for the deployment of 5G, by upgrading their sites with 5G-ready equipment using the 2600 MHz frequency, PLDT said. Read more »

US frees more bandwidth for 5G network use

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 11 08:27 AM

The US on Monday announced that a chunk of bandwidth long reserved for the military will be auctioned off to telecommunications firms for use in ultra-speedy 5G networks.   Read more »

How firms can face new normal with help of 5G technology

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 05 02:12 PM

PLDT Enterprise said Tuesday using Smart's 5G technology could help businesses better prepare for the new normal with applications that lessen human touch and other digital innovations.    Read more »

Nokia flips back into profit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 31 09:01 PM

Finnish telecommunications equipment provider Nokia said Friday it had returned to profit in the second quarter and hiked its 2020 forecasts, despite a drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

PLDT Inc says working to restore ‘normal’ internet services following complaints

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 07:03 PM

PLDT Inc said it was working to restore services after customers complained of internet issues Thursday.  Read more »

Smart 'super-fast' 5G goes 'live' as commercial service on July 30: PLDT

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 29 10:06 PM

PLDT Inc said Wednesday the 5G mobile phone network of its unit Smart Communications would go "live as a commercial service" on July 30.    Read more »

PLDT demos 5G tech with cloud gaming tournament in esports hub

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 09:32 PM

The telco said it deployed Smart 5G at the Gariath Concepts esports venue in Quezon City, with peak speeds hitting 1 Gbps. Read more »

US ups battle against Huawei as China tensions soar

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 16 10:00 PM

The United States on Wednesday cleared the way for sanctions on employees of telecom giant Huawei, expanding its pressure campaign on China, which summoned the US ambassador.   Read more »

More countries waking up to Huawei threats, US says

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 16 05:29 AM

A growing number of countries are recognizing the threat to data privacy from using mobile technology from the Chinese giant Huawei, and are likely to shun the company when building out their 5G networks, the top US security advisor said Wednesday. Read more »

Britain bans China's Huawei, handing US big win

Dmitry Zaks, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 15 04:33 AM

Britain on Tuesday bowed to growing US pressure and ordered the phased removal of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei from its 5G network despite warnings of retaliation from Beijing. Read more »

Britain set to back removal of Huawei from 5G

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 14 07:01 PM

Britain was expected Tuesday to approve the phased removal of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei from its 5G network, a decision long sought by Washington but resisted by Beijing.   Read more »

Cirtek progresses with projects to improve 5G network in US

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 11:48 AM

Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp said Wednesday its unit obtained approval for use of 9 antennas for 5G mobile network deployment previously used for the US government's navy, aircraft and satellites.   Read more »

Huawei loses out in Singapore 5G bid

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 25 02:02 PM

Nokia and Ericsson have been chosen as Singapore's main 5G network providers, telecom operators said, leaving Huawei with only a minor role as the Chinese tech giant faces growing US pressure.   Read more »

Huawei opens Shanghai flagship store as US pressure grows

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 24 04:42 PM

Chinese telecom giant Huawei opened its second global flagship store in Shanghai on Wednesday, part of plans to strengthen its brand in its core Chinese consumer market as it faces headwinds overseas.   Read more »

Nokia to cut 1,200 jobs at Alcatel-Lucent in France

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 22 09:41 PM

Nokia plans to eliminate 1,233 jobs at its Alcatel-Lucent subsidiary in France, as it grapples with intense competition in the telecoms equipment market amid the launch of 5G networks. Read more »

Qualcomm pushes 5G tech into chips for cheaper phones

Stephen Nellis, Reuters
Posted at Jun 17 10:55 AM

Qualcomm Inc on Tuesday said it is putting 5G technology into chips for smartphones that will sell for as little as $300 and that will come to market in the second half of this year.   Read more »

Sweden's Ericsson sees 190 million 5G subscriptions by year end

Reuters
Posted at Jun 16 04:24 PM

Sweden's Ericsson has almost doubled its global forecast for 5G mobile subscriptions to 190 million by the end of this year, due to faster than expected uptake in China. Read more »

US companies can work with Huawei on 5G, other standards: Commerce Dept

Karen Freifeld and David Shepardson, Reuters
Updated as of Jun 16 07:57 AM

The United States on Monday confirmed a Reuters report that it will amend its prohibitions on US companies doing business with China's Huawei to allow them to work together on setting standards for next-generation 5G networks.   Read more »

5G in a midrange smartphone: Huawei launches Nova 7 SE

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 08:03 PM

Huawei on Monday launched the Nova 7 SE 5G in the Philippines, among the first smartphone makers to offer the next-generation wireless standard in a mid-range device. Read more »

Britain pushing US to form 5G club of nations to cut out Huawei

Dmitry Zaks, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 30 04:26 AM

Britain said Friday it was pushing the United States to form a club of 10 nations that could develop its own 5G technology and reduce dependence on China's controversial telecoms giant Huawei. Read more »