Canada's Huawei Ban Stalled: National Security Concerns Remain
Canada's Bill C-26, intended to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from telecommunication networks for national security, failed to pass Parliament; while Bell complied, Telus continues using some Huawei radios on its 5G network, despite government claims this contradicts the directive's intention.
Canada's Huawei Ban Stalled: National Security Concerns Remain
Canada's Bill C-26, intended to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from telecommunication networks for national security, failed to pass Parliament; while Bell complied, Telus continues using some Huawei radios on its 5G network, despite government claims this contradicts the directive's intention.
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40% Bias Score
MWC Barcelona 2024: Over 101,000 attendees and €550 million economic impact
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, from March 3-6, expects over 101,000 attendees and €550 million economic impact, showcasing AI and 5G advancements, including a remote car driving demo, and featuring Talent Arena, a new subsalon focused on digital sector growth.
MWC Barcelona 2024: Over 101,000 attendees and €550 million economic impact
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, from March 3-6, expects over 101,000 attendees and €550 million economic impact, showcasing AI and 5G advancements, including a remote car driving demo, and featuring Talent Arena, a new subsalon focused on digital sector growth.
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44% Bias Score
EU 5G Networks: Persistent Chinese Presence Despite Security Strategy
Despite a 2019 EU strategy to limit high-risk 5G vendors, 34% of EU radio access networks remained Chinese by late 2024, with variation among member states; Italy's share dropped to 35% due to Golden Power measures, while Germany's remained at 59%.
EU 5G Networks: Persistent Chinese Presence Despite Security Strategy
Despite a 2019 EU strategy to limit high-risk 5G vendors, 34% of EU radio access networks remained Chinese by late 2024, with variation among member states; Italy's share dropped to 35% due to Golden Power measures, while Germany's remained at 59%.
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52% Bias Score
China's $2 Trillion Data Infrastructure Plan to Boost Digital Economy
China will invest approximately $54.6 billion annually in data infrastructure over five years, aiming to complete core infrastructure by 2029 to improve data circulation, utilization, and the digital economy; this includes upgrading 5G networks and promoting 6G research.
China's $2 Trillion Data Infrastructure Plan to Boost Digital Economy
China will invest approximately $54.6 billion annually in data infrastructure over five years, aiming to complete core infrastructure by 2029 to improve data circulation, utilization, and the digital economy; this includes upgrading 5G networks and promoting 6G research.
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44% Bias Score
Rural 5G Video Uploads Expose Users to Double the Radiation
A Swiss study found that uploading videos on 5G phones in rural areas exposes users to nearly double the radiation compared to urban areas (29 mW/sq-m vs 16 mW/sq-m), exceeding the WHO safety threshold, primarily due to increased phone emissions.
Rural 5G Video Uploads Expose Users to Double the Radiation
A Swiss study found that uploading videos on 5G phones in rural areas exposes users to nearly double the radiation compared to urban areas (29 mW/sq-m vs 16 mW/sq-m), exceeding the WHO safety threshold, primarily due to increased phone emissions.
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48% Bias Score
China's 4.5 Million 5G Base Station Plan and Push for Next-Generation Technologies
China plans to build over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and support for emerging technologies like quantum computing and bio-manufacturing, aiming for global technological leadership.
China's 4.5 Million 5G Base Station Plan and Push for Next-Generation Technologies
China plans to build over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and support for emerging technologies like quantum computing and bio-manufacturing, aiming for global technological leadership.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Lags in 5G Deployment, Impacting AI Adoption
A Connect Europe report reveals that Europe's standalone 5G coverage is only 40%, lagging behind North America's 91% and Asia Pacific's 45%, impacting AI adoption and highlighting a 2% drop in 2023 telecom investment to €57.9 billion.
Europe Lags in 5G Deployment, Impacting AI Adoption
A Connect Europe report reveals that Europe's standalone 5G coverage is only 40%, lagging behind North America's 91% and Asia Pacific's 45%, impacting AI adoption and highlighting a 2% drop in 2023 telecom investment to €57.9 billion.
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40% Bias Score
Verizon's Strong Subscriber Growth Offsets Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast
Verizon's Q4 2024 results show the best wireless subscriber growth in five years (568,000 additions), exceeding expectations, driven by myPlan and iPhone 16 promotions; however, annual profit and free cash flow forecasts fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates.
Verizon's Strong Subscriber Growth Offsets Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast
Verizon's Q4 2024 results show the best wireless subscriber growth in five years (568,000 additions), exceeding expectations, driven by myPlan and iPhone 16 promotions; however, annual profit and free cash flow forecasts fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates.
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36% Bias Score
Telefónica CEO Calls for Reallocation of Underutilized 5G Spectrum in Germany
Telefónica-Deutschland CEO Markus Haas urges the German government to reallocate underutilized 5G spectrum reserved for industrial campus networks to mobile network operators, citing low adoption rates (under 500 applications) and arguing for improved efficiency and faster deployment.
Telefónica CEO Calls for Reallocation of Underutilized 5G Spectrum in Germany
Telefónica-Deutschland CEO Markus Haas urges the German government to reallocate underutilized 5G spectrum reserved for industrial campus networks to mobile network operators, citing low adoption rates (under 500 applications) and arguing for improved efficiency and faster deployment.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Extends Mobile Licenses, Mandates Network Upgrades
The German Federal Network Agency will extend existing mobile network licenses until 2030 instead of holding a new auction, requiring network improvements to meet minimum speed and coverage targets across 99.5% of the country by 2030, benefiting established carriers while potentially hindering newer...
Germany Extends Mobile Licenses, Mandates Network Upgrades
The German Federal Network Agency will extend existing mobile network licenses until 2030 instead of holding a new auction, requiring network improvements to meet minimum speed and coverage targets across 99.5% of the country by 2030, benefiting established carriers while potentially hindering newer...
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36% Bias Score
China's Massive 5G and 6G Investment to Drive Technological Leadership
China plans to install 4.5 million more 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 6G and investments in quantum technology, bio-manufacturing, and AI, to maintain its global technological leadership and bolster industrial growth, while also opening its telecommunications sector further to forei...
China's Massive 5G and 6G Investment to Drive Technological Leadership
China plans to install 4.5 million more 5G base stations in 2024, alongside trials for 6G and investments in quantum technology, bio-manufacturing, and AI, to maintain its global technological leadership and bolster industrial growth, while also opening its telecommunications sector further to forei...
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56% Bias Score
Canadian Telecom Sector Faces 2024 Downturn Amidst Competition and Debt
In 2024, Canada's telecom sector underperformed significantly, with the telecom index falling over 20 percent while the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 18 percent; this was largely due to fierce competition, high debt, and regulatory uncertainty, leading major companies like BCE Inc. and Rogers Communi...
Canadian Telecom Sector Faces 2024 Downturn Amidst Competition and Debt
In 2024, Canada's telecom sector underperformed significantly, with the telecom index falling over 20 percent while the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 18 percent; this was largely due to fierce competition, high debt, and regulatory uncertainty, leading major companies like BCE Inc. and Rogers Communi...
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44% Bias Score