Taiwanese chip designer MediaTek Inc yesterday released a new 5G chip aimed at helping it gain market share in the United States. Along with Qualcomm Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, MediaTek is one of the few suppliers of modem chips that help devices such as smartphones connect to cellular […]
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Super fast 5G in the US still a work in progress
Marketing pitches in the US are bullish on superfast 5G telecom networks, but they remain more of a promise than reality. Promoters of the technology say it will bring such innovations as fast-thinking self-driving cars and rapid-fire video downloads. And nationwide coverage with 5G could add US$1.5 trillion (RM6.05 trillion) […]
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Swedish court dismisses Huawei appeal over 5G network exclusion
A Swedish court on Friday dismissed an appeal by Huawei against its exclusion from the country’s 5G network roll out, paving the way for the 5G spectrum auction slated for next week to proceed as planned. The Chinese telecom giant had earlier this month appealed against a decision by the […]
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5G report card: The world’s first next-gen networks are still patchy than powerful
Fifth-generation networking hype has been in full force since Qualcomm Inc. declared “5G is here, and it’s time to celebrate” in February of last year. The reality, however, has required patience from consumers due to the time needed to roll out the new networks and the dearth of applications to […]
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Twitter places fact check label for tweet that mention 5G and Covid-19 together
Twitter seems to have started fact checking more number of tweets that specifically talk about 5G connectivity and Covid-19 pandemic in a single post. If this rings a bell, it’s the same theory that floated back in April this year. As per rumours, 5G wireless networks were apparently carrying Covid-19 […]
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Apple iPhone 12 with 5G models on track for Fall 2020 launch, says analyst Kuo
Apple missed the 5G bus in 2019. Even as the likes of Samsung and Huawei are rapidly increasing their 5G-enabled lineup, Apple is expected to join the race this year. The company will reportedly launch as many as four 5G iPhones in the second of half this year. According to […]
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‘No American companies talking to us’, Huawei founder on buyers for company’s 5G tech
Huawei Technologies Co.’s billionaire founder Ren Zhengfei said there have been no direct talks between the firm and any US company since his offer to license the Chinese giant’s full portfolio of fifth-generation network technology. His comment contradicts earlier reports that the Chinese telecom gear giant is in talks with potential buyers […]
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China to launch the world’s largest 5G mobile phone network
China’s three state-owned wireless carriers will announce the introduction of 5G mobile phone services Thursday, a milestone in the country’s push to become a technology power even as it remains locked in a trade war with the US. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will unveil the service debuts […]