In a statement late on Monday, United Airlines said the current U.S. 5G wireless rollout plan is likely to negatively impact an estimated 1.25 million United passengers and at least 15,000 flights annually. United Airlines urged the Biden Administration to… Read More ›
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Ericsson’s acquisition of Cradlepoint for $1.1 billion is its biggest in more than a decade
On Friday, Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson said, it has agreed to acquire U.S.-based wireless networking company Cradlepoint in a $1.1 billion deal. The deal is Ericsson’s largest acquisition in more than a decade. The acquisition will provide Ericsson access to… Read More ›
AT&T’s CEO reveals Huawei’s Achilles heels
Here’s why it does not make any sense to partner with China’s Huawei, as explained lucidly by AT&T Inc’s Chief Executive Randall Stephenson. Randall Stephenson, AT&T Inc’s Chief Executive has disclosed, once you partner with China’s Huawei Technologies Co, it… Read More ›
Avoid China-made telecommunication equipment: U.S. to allies
The United States is pushing allies to avoid using telecommunication equipment made by Chinese Companies, including Huawei Technologies, citing heightened cybersecurity risks. Following perceptions of threats from espionage, the U.S. government is persuading internet providers and wireless operators in allied… Read More ›
AT&T’s stands to gains significantly from its FirstNet project
All 50 States of the U.S. have agreed to participate in this $6.5 billion nationwide broadband network with U.S. territories, including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa set to confirm their respective participation by the end of March 2018. Following… Read More ›
Softbank looking potentially to consolidate the operations of T-Mobile & Sprint
If Softbank has its way, a merger between the two U.S. wireless telecom operators are in the cards. With Reuters reporting that Japanese SoftBank Group Corp is preparing to cede control of Sprint Corp to T-Mobile US Inc in order… Read More ›