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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 »

Dito, formerly Mislatel, gets license to operate as third telco player

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 08:39 AM

It's all systems go for the Dennis-Uy led Mislatel consortium as it finally received on Monday its license to operate as the Philippines's third telco player. Read more »

Goodbye buffering? What you need to know about 5G

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 01:20 PM

Athletes competing in the Southeast Asian Games in November could be shuttling between venues in driverless cars in the Philippines’ city of the future, should telecommunications companies succeed in rolling out 5G, the next wireless standard, according to public developer Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). Read more »

Gaano ba kabilis ang 5G internet?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 02:04 PM

5G ang next big thing sa mobile technology. Kailan kaya ito darating sa Pilipinas? Read more »

No Huawei ban in Dutch 5G rollout - government

Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 09:54 PM

The Dutch government will force telecoms companies to vet their equipment suppliers more thoroughly as they roll out 5G mobile networks, but made no mention of banning China's Huawei.   Read more »

Full charge in 13 minutes? Vivo bets on new tech, 5G smarts

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 05:35 PM

Vivo's Super Flash Charge is rated at 120 watts, triple the capacity of the fastest that is commercially available, 40 watts on the Huawei P30 Pro. The company said it could charge to 50 percent from zero in 5 minutes. Read more »

5G future on display with robots, AI at China tech fair

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 12:13 PM

The biggest exhibitors include Huawei, the world’s largest manufacturer of telecom infrastructure and number two smartphone maker that was blacklisted by Washington, compatriots Vivo and Oppo, chipmaker Qualcomm and carriers China Telecom and China Unicom. Read more »

US may require 5G gear to be made outside China: report

Reuters
Posted at Jun 24 06:47 AM

As part of a 150-day review that started after cybersecurity concerns in the United States, officials are asking telecom equipment makers if they can develop US-bound hardware including cellular-tower electronics as well as routers and switches, and software outside of China, the WSJ reported. Read more »

From geeks to telcos, Chinese tech lures Filipinos

Jessica Fenol and Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 06:07 AM

From smartphone shoppers seeking the most features to telecommunications companies building 5G networks and cashless payment ecosystems, Filipinos are turning to Chinese technology which promises better features at lower prices compared to competition from the West.From geeks to telcos, Chinese tech lures Filipinos Read more »

Globe to launch 5G broadband for homes

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 05:44 PM

Globe Telecom will launch a 5G broadband service in Pasig City this week, becoming the first Filipino carrier to make the next generation connectivity standard available commercially. Read more »

Huawei founder says to cut output by $30 billion in 2019-20

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 17 05:25 PM

The founder of Huawei said Monday the embattled Chinese telecom giant would slash production over the next two years as it grapples with a US push to isolate the company internationally. Read more »

Germany raises 6.5 billion euros from sale of 5G frequencies

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 13 07:31 AM

Germany has raised some 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) from the sale of 5G frequencies to telecoms firms, the Federal Network Agency, said Wednesday, announcing the result of a 3-month auction. Read more »

Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei, muddying 5G rollout

Paresh Dave and Chris Prentice, Reuters
Posted at Jun 10 08:01 AM

Some of the world's biggest tech companies have told their employees to stop talking about technology and technical standards with counterparts at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd in response to the recent US blacklisting of the Chinese tech firm, according to people familiar with the matter.  Read more »

China grants 5G licences for commercial use

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 06 03:28 PM

China on Thursday granted 5G commercial licences to four domestic companies, taking a big step in its bid to be a global leader in next generation wireless networks amid fierce rivalry from the United States.   Read more »

NOW Telecom unveils 5G plans

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 10:38 AM

NOW Corp on Tuesday said its subsidiary NOW Telecom would venture into 5G telecommunications, following the election of a former telecom executive from Indonesia. Read more »

Huawei asks US court to throw out federal ban

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 29 12:30 PM

The tech giant filed suit against the US bill in March, calling it "unconstitutional" and saying the US Congress had failed to provide evidence to support its restrictions on Huawei products. Read more »