Secret to Apple’s iPhone sales boom: Big 5G deals from wireless carriers
The newest iPhones—set to be showcased at Apple’s annual September event, which will be livestreamed—are expected to be more evolutionary than revolutionary.
The world’s hottest smartphone brand is Chinese – and it isn’t Huawei
U.S. sanctions have pummeled Huawei Technologies Co.’s smartphone business. A different Chinese tech company is reaping the benefits.
With Cloud and AI, IBM broadens 5G deals with Verizon and Telefonica
IBM will offer telecom operators Verizon and Telefonica new services ranging from running 5G over a cloud platform to using artificial intelligence, the U.S. technology company said on Monday.
GE, Verizon team up on 5G
Thousands of people will be able to be in the same room while running internet apps on their mobile devices without experiencing any delays.
Verizon 5G technology speeding up businesses
Verizon Business CEO Tami Erwin discusses the expansion of its AWS partnership in 5G and mobile edge computing.
AT&T to waive data overage charges for customers impacted by outages due to Nashville bombing
As of Sunday evening, the company said 96% of its wireless network was restored, 60% of business services and 86% of consumer broadband and entertainment services.
DHS plans warning for U.S. businesses about using communications gear, services from China-linked companies: report
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly planning to warn U.S. businesses about the security risks involved in using technology from companies linked to China, according to a Tuesday report.
Senate confirms Trump's lame-duck FCC pick Nathan Simington
The Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s lame-duck nominee to become a member of the Federal Communications Commission, setting up the agency for a stretch of partisan gridlock likely to stymie President-elect Joe Biden’s policies.
Dish CEO Charlie Ergen in hot water, could face billions in clawback to FCC
Dish CEO Ergen slapped by FCC, AT&T-DirecTV execs now on edge.
T-Mobile picks up pace of its cost-cutting program
T-Mobile US Inc. TMUS 1.07% continued to add customers in the third quarter and told investors the cost-cutting plan it launched in the wake of its Sprint Corp. takeover is running ahead of schedule.
Sweden bans Huawei, ZTE from 5G, calls China biggest threat
Sweden is banning Chinese tech companies Huawei and ZTE from building new high-speed wireless networks after a top security official called China one of the country’s biggest threats.
New 5G iPhones kick off poaching season for carriers
While AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all use Apple’s high-speed cellular capabilities to promote their networks, their pitches differ.
Apple says iPhone can now access Verizon 5G network
Verizon will offer the new iPhone 12 lineup, including iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 mini, on the 5G access network – a service for 200 million people providing customers up to 4Gbps download speeds.
Nokia takes a hit as Samsung secures Verizon 5G deal
Finnish telecom firm Nokia has suffered a setback after a source close to the matter confirmed it had lost out to Samsung Electronics on a part of the contract to supply new 5G equipment to Verizon in the United States.
Apple to announce iPhone 5G next month, report says
Apple will launch four versions of its new iPhone with 5G technology next month, according to a media report.
Huawei surpasses Samsung and Apple in global smartphone market
Huawei sold more smartphones across the globe than Samsung or Apple for the first time ever in the second quarter of 2020, according to research firm Canalys.
Qualcomm signs patent licensing deal with Huawei
The global licensing agreement grants Huawei back rights to some of the San Diego-based tech company’s patents.
Does 5G pose a security risk?
About 94 percent of mobile operators and tech experts have security concerns in regard to 5G deployment.
When will Apple release iPhone 12?
Apple could release its iPhone 12 line in October or November, according to reports
China may retaliate against Nokia, Ericsson if EU countries move to ban Huawei
Last week, the U.K., which left the EU earlier this year, ordered its wireless carriers to stop buying Huawei 5G equipment by the end of 2020 and to remove Huawei 5G equipment from its networks by the end of 2027.