Nokia will supply and integrate a 5G network for Vodafone New Zealand, which will be launched in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown in late 2019. The deal, including Nokia’s AirScale radio access network, cloud-native core and design services, provides further proof of the strength of Nokia’s end-to-end portfolio. Nokia's 5G portfolio offers operators the necessary flexibility and capabilities to deliver 5G services to both consumers and enterprises.
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ZTE kick-starts sale of first 5G smartphone
ZTE has begun the sale of 5G-enabled smartphones ahead of its launch of 5G networks this year, making it the first telecommunications product manufacturer to make its 5G mobile accessible to the national market, according to the company’s official WeChat account.
Huawei and Android go head to head with unveiling of HarmonyOS
Chinese tech giant Huawei revealed its very own operating system, Hongmeng, on Friday amid escalating trade tensions with the US and in an attempt to rival Android.
ZTE signs 5G cooperation agreement with acclaimed Colombian university
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has signed a five-year 5G cooperation agreement with Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas of Colombia (UDFJC University) to establish a 5G Joint Innovation Research Center in Colombia.
Aurecon Vietnam appoints Gabe Carter to spearhead innovation and growth
As Vietnam’s national infrastructure continues to expand, global engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Gabe Carter as General-Director and Country Manager of Vietnam effective 1st July.
Aussie telco Pivotel secures North American stronghold with double acquisition
Australia’s fourth largest mobile carrier Pivotel has acquired two US-based mobile satellite solution businesses, MVS USA Inc. and Explorer Satellite Communications Inc., through its US based subsidiary Pivotel America Inc., significantly increasing its scale in North America and opening new markets in Latin America and Europe.
Huawei furthers self-reliance plans by investing in new R&D center
Huawei has announced that it plans to invest CNY10 billion ($1.4 billion) to open up a new R7D centre in Shanghai, China which will primarily focus on IoT and wireless networks along with chipmaking.
Samsung net profits plummet as chip market weakens
The world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker Samsung Electronics reported second-quarter net profits slumping by more than half in the face of a weakening chip market, and as a trade row builds between Seoul and Tokyo.
Japanese operator IIJ launches new eSIM service
The leading Japanese network provider Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has launched an eSIM service for the mobile Internet. The AirOn+ platform from G+D Mobile Security is enabling eSIM management.
Singapore’s Mediacorp faces backlash over “brownface” ad
An advertisement featuring an actor of Chinese origin with his skin darkened to portray different races has sparked anger in multi-ethnic Singapore, prompting an apology from the country's state-owned broadcaster.