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The French government has said it will restrict Huawei’s 5G technology to protect military bases, nuclear installations and other sensitive sites.

No ban on Huawei 5G systems in France, but European firms Nokia, Ericsson will get preference

“It’s normal that ... we want a European solution” because of the importance of “the security of our communication,” President Macron said.

29 Aug 2020 6:06 PM

Global giants Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung, as well as Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE are the large players in the Indian telecom market where rapid digitisation and massive data needs are driving network scale-up.

Ericsson India hopes to fill Telecom space that might not be open to Huawei, ZTE

Apart from 4G infrastructure, telecom firms are keenly interested in being a part of 5G trials and mega 5G networks planned for the future.

12 Jul 2020 5:37 PM

Huawei’s isolation leaves a tempting potential opening for telecoms firms like Samsung and NEC to grab space in 5G development but it’s a tough road ahead. (Photo | AFP)

With Huawei 5G being shunned by many countries, does Samsung, NEC have an opening?

Excluding Huawei is hard as there are only two alternatives for 5G equipment, Nokia and Ericsson, with Samsung, NEC having a long way to go.

28 Jun 2020 5:07 PM

Don't allow Beijing to expand surveillance state, US will help buy non-Huawei gear, says official

“There’s lots of financing tools...countries like us are willing to help provide, because we recognize this danger,” US undersecretary says.

25 Jun 2020 7:52 PM

China-based Huawei and Europe-based Nokia and Ericsson are major 5G equipment suppliers. (Photo | Flickr - Christoph Scholz)

With Huawei ostracised in US, alliance of 30 firms including Google, Samsung call for open 5G systems

The group, including telecom operators Vodafone, AT&T and Verizon, says it wants to avoid depending on any single technology supplier.

06 May 2020 10:07 PM

Using cutting-edge technology, Energy Infrastructure Operations creates energy efficiencies on the radio network.

Ericsson launches AI-powered Energy Infrastructure Operations

Decreases OPEX and CO2 emissions for communications service providers using AI and data analytics.

19 Feb 2020 8:27 AM

Still, 5G could give the rural carriers some leverage with Nokia and Ericsson.

Rural US carriers to replace Huawei with Nokia and Ericsson

The carriers, which include Pine Belt in Alabama, and Union Wireless in Wyoming, are seeking discounted pricing.

26 Jun 2019 1:51 PM

The report also dispels the ICT industry myth that consumers are unwilling to pay a premium on 5G.

Ericsson busts myths surrounding the value of 5G for consumers

Consumers see a near-term benefit from 5G, as they look forward to the technology providing relief from urban network congestion.

07 May 2019 6:24 PM

Ericsson´s just launched 5G platform plays an instrumental role, as the most complete portfolio set out to deliver on the promises of 5G.

The need for 5G is now – Ericsson

One in three smartphone users in India to change to a telecom operator that switches on 5G either immediately or within 6 months.

04 May 2019 4:05 PM

When asked about the status of 5G readiness of Airtel, Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon said the company has applied for all the 4-5 towns where the government has proposed to start the trials and the company is waiting for allotment of spectrum to start the trials. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel to have European vendors Nokia and Ericsson for 4G calling service

Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon declined to have any possibility of including Huawei in the 4G calling service network.

11 Apr 2019 2:00 PM

The Ericsson Operations Engine uses AI and automation to dynamically allocate resources, ensuring consistent quality across the network. (Photo: AP)

Ericsson showcases the future of mobile networks in India

As networks evolve and technologies like Massive MIMO and 5G New Radio are introduced, cost per gigabyte will decrease.

10 Apr 2019 2:51 PM

India is expected to have more than 780 million VoLTE subscriptions by 2023.

Airtel selects Ericsson for VoLTE expansion

Airtel has deployed a pan-India 4G network and rolled out VoLTE to offer HD quality calling over 4G smartphones and smart watches.

10 Apr 2019 2:06 PM

The United States has lobbied Europe to shut out Huawei, saying its equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon eyeing 5G solutions with Huawei rivals Ericsson and Nokia

Simultaneously, the US is laying the groundwork to develop its own technology to support 5G enabled communications.

26 Mar 2019 11:21 AM

United States has lobbied Europe to shut out Huawei, saying its equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon eyeing 5G solutions with Huawei rivals Ericsson and Nokia: official

Huawei has strongly rejected the allegations and earlier this month sued the US government over the issue.

26 Mar 2019 9:12 AM

The nature of the backing or how it was delivered was unclear, but in a statement, Anil Ambani thanked his billionaire brother. (Photo: File | PTI)

RCom shares jump after Mukesh Ambani bails out brother Anil on Ericsson dues

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson received 4.62 billion rupees ($67.42 million) from RCom as unpaid dues.

19 Mar 2019 10:44 AM

Reliance Communications pays Rs 458.77 crore to Ericsson: sources

Failure to cough up the dues would have meant that RCom Chairman Anil Ambani would have faced a 3-month jail term.

18 Mar 2019 6:05 PM

The NCLT case filing got delayed due to collection of invoices from all BSNL circle offices. (Photo: File)

BSNL to approach NCLT this week against RCom to recover Rs 700 cr

BSNL has already invoked bank guarantee of around Rs 100 crore submitted by RCom for default on payments, said sources.

17 Mar 2019 1:19 PM

Reliance Communications has filed an appeal before NCLAT to direct SBI to release income tax refund of Rs 259.22 crore.

RCom-Ericsson case: NCLAT declines to direct SBI to release Rs 259 cr

Apex court has asked RCom group to pay Rs 453 crore in four weeks, by March 19, failing which Ambani will have to go to jail.

16 Mar 2019 10:51 AM

RCom asset monetisation deal failed because Reliance Jio refused to take responsibility of past dues of the Anil Ambani-led firm.

NCLAT reserves order on RCom plea to release funds

RCom has been asked by both the Supreme Court and the NCLAT to pay Rs 550 crore to Ericsson.

14 Mar 2019 8:48 AM

Reliance communications Chairman Anil Ambani.

RCom seeks lenders' nod for release of Rs 260 cr in bank account to Ericsson

RCom is confident of raising the balance approximately Rs 200 crore for payment to Ericsson

21 Feb 2019 12:22 PM

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