UK official firm on using Huawei for 5G
U.K. officials are reportedly considering scrapping Huawei from its 5G infrastructure plan, citing China's lack of transparency surrounding COVID-19
FCC approves Ligado 5G network over Pentagon objections
Defense Secretary Mark Esper wrote on Twitter Friday that the plan would "needlessly imperil DoD GPS-dependent national security capabilities."
5G spreads coronavirus false belief causes burning of cell towers
A conspiracy theory linking the novel coronavirus to 5G infrastructure has led some people in the U.K. to burn cell towers.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger completed, creating new wireless giant
Mobile carrier T-Mobile has completed the takeover of smaller rival Sprint, creating a new wireless giant that rivals AT&T and Verizon in size.
Coronavirus impact on those without broadband is a struggle in a stuck-at-home nation
As schools, workplaces and public services shut down in the age of coronavirus, online connections are keeping Americans in touch with vital institutions and each other. But that’s not much of an option when fast internet service is hard to come by.
How will 5G impact US agriculture?
5G will help farmers assess the conditions of their fields and produce like never before.
Does Apple have 5G?
There have been rumors that the tech giant's latest iPhone 12 could offer 5G wireless service as soon as this year.
American alternatives to Huawei seek more market share
The U.S. and other countries are concerned that Huawei poses a national security risk due to its reliance on the Chinese government and its leaders' own ties to the country's Communist Party.
Older cell phones to become obsolete as 3G networks disappear
Even people who use 4G and 5G-capable smartphones could be impacted by the collective 3G shutdown.
Senate moves to kick Huawei, ZTE out of rural America
The Senate has passed a bill to provide $1 billion for small telecom providers to replace equipment made by China's Huawei and ZTE
FCC prioritizing 5G while keeping security risks in mind: Chair Ajit Pai
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai discusses the advantages and risks that come with 5G.
Huawei accuses U.S. of overlooking HSBC misconduct with Iran
U.S. prosecutors overlooked apparent violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran by HSBC Holdings in exchange for the British bank's cooperation with a government investigation of Huawei Technologies, lawyers for the Chinese telecom giant said.
Is Huawei technology secure?
Digital forensic experts say there is not enough evidence to definitively say Huawei smartphones are not secure, but U.S. officials warn that the Chinese tech giant's cell network infrastructure allows China access to massive amounts of user data.
US accuses Huawei of scheme to steal trade secrets in new charges
The U.S. government on Thursday filed new charges against Huawei, accusing the Chinese tech giant of a scheme to steal the intellectual property of U.S. companies.
Huawei exec denies US intelligence on China backdoor access
Huawei Technologies Chief Security Officer Andy Purdy on Thursday denied U.S. intelligence alleging China has backdoor access to the tech giant's mobile devices.
Cellphones don't cause cancer, FDA says
The FDA said there's no evidence of cellphones or new 5G tech causing cancer.
Huawei maintains secret 'back door' mobile network access: Report
The company can reportedly use “back doors” built into network hardware for law enforcement that equipment makers should be unable to access.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger approved by federal judge, who rejects state antitrust concerns
T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp won a federal court fight as a judge ruled on Tuesday that their $26 billion merger was legal and should be allowed.
How will coronavirus toughen 5G race for US?
Some policymakers and tech experts have concerns that China will outrun the U.S. in the race to 5G.
What is 5G?
5G is the next big thing in wireless network technology.