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
Rogers Q4 Results: Lower Subscriber Growth Despite Strong Revenue
Rogers Communications reported lower-than-expected wireless subscriber additions (69,000 prepaid) in Q4 2024 due to competition and reduced immigration, but maintained strong overall service revenue ($4.5 billion) and increased net income (70 percent).
Rogers Q4 Results: Lower Subscriber Growth Despite Strong Revenue
Rogers Communications reported lower-than-expected wireless subscriber additions (69,000 prepaid) in Q4 2024 due to competition and reduced immigration, but maintained strong overall service revenue ($4.5 billion) and increased net income (70 percent).
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36% Bias Score
Canadian Telecoms Face Revenue Headwinds, Consider Asset Sales
Facing investor pressure due to slow revenue growth and high debt, Canada's largest telecom companies—Bell, Rogers, and Telus—are considering selling infrastructure assets to improve their financial positions, but analysts predict a turnaround isn't likely before 2026.
Canadian Telecoms Face Revenue Headwinds, Consider Asset Sales
Facing investor pressure due to slow revenue growth and high debt, Canada's largest telecom companies—Bell, Rogers, and Telus—are considering selling infrastructure assets to improve their financial positions, but analysts predict a turnaround isn't likely before 2026.
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56% Bias Score
Finetwork Secures 10-Year Vodafone Contract with €40 Million Debt Write-Off
Finetwork, a Spanish MVNO using Vodafone's network, secured a 10-year contract extension after tense negotiations, including a €40 million debt write-off from Vodafone, granting access to Vodafone's 5G and fiber networks. This follows a period of threats by Finetwork to switch providers and a change...
Finetwork Secures 10-Year Vodafone Contract with €40 Million Debt Write-Off
Finetwork, a Spanish MVNO using Vodafone's network, secured a 10-year contract extension after tense negotiations, including a €40 million debt write-off from Vodafone, granting access to Vodafone's 5G and fiber networks. This follows a period of threats by Finetwork to switch providers and a change...
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44% Bias Score
Italy in €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal for Secure Telecommunications
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX for secure telecommunication services, including encryption, military communication, and emergency satellite support; this follows previous tensions between the Italian Prime Minister and Elon Musk, and faces opposition from Italian telecom provid...
Italy in €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal for Secure Telecommunications
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX for secure telecommunication services, including encryption, military communication, and emergency satellite support; this follows previous tensions between the Italian Prime Minister and Elon Musk, and faces opposition from Italian telecom provid...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Debates National Roaming to Improve Mobile Network Coverage
The German District Association advocates for national roaming to bridge mobile network gaps, while Deutsche Telekom expresses concerns that it would hinder network expansion and potentially worsen rural coverage; 2.2 percent of Germany lacks 4G/5G coverage, and 14.2 percent has partial coverage.
Germany Debates National Roaming to Improve Mobile Network Coverage
The German District Association advocates for national roaming to bridge mobile network gaps, while Deutsche Telekom expresses concerns that it would hinder network expansion and potentially worsen rural coverage; 2.2 percent of Germany lacks 4G/5G coverage, and 14.2 percent has partial coverage.
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44% 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
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
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
Italy Negotiates €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal Amid Telecom Industry Challenges
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion, five-year deal with SpaceX for telecommunications security services, prompting opposition from local companies facing financial challenges and concerns about data sovereignty, despite the government's aim to meet EU broadband goals.
Italy Negotiates €1.5 Billion SpaceX Deal Amid Telecom Industry Challenges
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion, five-year deal with SpaceX for telecommunications security services, prompting opposition from local companies facing financial challenges and concerns about data sovereignty, despite the government's aim to meet EU broadband goals.
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36% Bias Score
China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion
By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...
China Surpasses 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions, Leading Global Expansion
By November 2024, China achieved 1.002 billion 5G mobile subscriptions, representing 56% of total mobile subscriptions, exceeding initial targets due to extensive infrastructure development (4.2 million 5G base stations) and government initiatives promoting widespread 5G applications across various ...
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36% Bias Score
Interest Rate Cuts Boost High-Yield Canadian Stocks
Falling Canadian and U.S. interest rates are boosting the appeal of high-yield Canadian stocks, particularly in the financial and utility sectors, leading to seven companies—Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, TC Energy Corp, Enbridge Inc, Fortis Inc, Canadian Utilities Ltd, and Telus Corp—sh...
Interest Rate Cuts Boost High-Yield Canadian Stocks
Falling Canadian and U.S. interest rates are boosting the appeal of high-yield Canadian stocks, particularly in the financial and utility sectors, leading to seven companies—Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, TC Energy Corp, Enbridge Inc, Fortis Inc, Canadian Utilities Ltd, and Telus Corp—sh...
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40% Bias Score