In a significant development, the U.S. Justice Department has charged Chinese telecommunications company Hytera of stealing mobile radio technology of an American company. The DOJ has charged Hytera of conspiring to steal US intellectual property of Motorola Solutions Inc. In a partially… Read More ›
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Samsung unveils advanced chips for auto market
On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest line of chips aimed at the auto market. Samsung’s advanced chips will be mounted in Volkswagen’s infotainment system developed by LG Electronics. There is a rising demand for “high-tech” automotive chips that can handle more… Read More ›
Federal Aviation Administration issues special bulletin on interference of 5G with aircraft avionics
In a statement the Federal Aviation Administration said, it had issued a special information bulletin alerting operators, manufacturers, and pilots that action may be required to address potential interference issues from the usage of 5G telecommunications technology from sensitive aircraft electronics. With… Read More ›
Huawei reports biggest ever drop in revenues
In a significant development that marks the impact of U.S. trade embargoes on embattled erstwhile Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies, the company reported its biggest ever drop in revenues during the first half of 2021. On Friday, Huawei reported revenues… Read More ›
Bi-partisan bills targeting Chinese companies in non-compliance with U.S. sanctions or export control laws being introduced in the U.S
Headwinds facing Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp is likely to shoot up to gale force. In a development that comes in the wake of federal prosecutors investigating alleged stealing of trade secrets by Huawei from T-Mobile and other businesses, a… Read More ›
Japan’s SoftBank Group aims to sell its Japanese wireless business to raise at least $18 billion
The SoftBank Group’s proposed $18 billion (2 trillion yen) IPO would mark it as one of the biggest listings by a Japanese company. On Monday, the SoftBank Group Corp disclosed, it is considering an IPO for its Japanese wireless business… Read More ›
CenturyLink wins FCC approval for its $24 billion acquisition of Level 3 Communications Incs
This merger has set a precedence since with this deal, the FCC has outlined a new standard by which the agency will review future mergers. Telecommunications provider CenturyLink Inc has won regulatory approval for its $24 billion acquisition of Level… Read More ›
T-Mobile U.S. Inc and Sprint Corp in exploratory merger talks
With both companies expecting touch negotiations with antitrust regulators, they are both keeping their cards close to their chest and have yet to disclose their respective potential concessions. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter at hand, T-Mobile U.S…. Read More ›
Google makes in-roads in Cuba
In a move that has geo-economic and geo-political implications, the parent of search engine giant Google Inc. has expanded its footprint in the Americas by signing a deal with the Cuban government which allows improved internet access to Cuban citizens… Read More ›
Nokia acquires base station power amplifier efficiency solutions provider Eta Devices
Nokia has strengthened its position as a telecom product manufacturer with this acquisition. Nokia has already partnered with automobile manufacturers for smart cars that make extensive use of IoT. This acquisition could play a role in that equation. In a… Read More ›