According to experts, the U.S. will not fall behind in the introduction of next-generation 5G mobile networks if Huawei stays banned there, though smaller countries and potentially Europe could suffer from reduced competition. Experts told CNBC that Nokia, Ericsson and smaller rival Samsung could fill the void left by Huawei in markets where it is prevented from selling network equipment.
Intel and Ericsson develop 5G platform
Intel and Ericsson have partnered to develop a software and hardware management platform for 5G, network function virtualisation (NFV), and distributed cloud. The two companies will combine Ericsson's software-defined infrastructure (SDI) management software and Intel's Rack Scale...
Philippines’ wireless leader pushes on with Huawei 5G launch
Despite growing security concerns related to the Chinese telecom equipment supplier, the Philippines' leading wireless provider Globe Telecom is on track to launch its Huawei Technologies-backed 5G service in the next quarter. Last Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warne...
Is 5G technology dangerous?
Reporters discussed the potential health risks associated with 5G and found there is a need for further research, in addition to the study published last year by the National Toxicology Program, to determine whether 5G is safe. Dr. Stuart Long, a University of Houston professor, s...
Five things to know about 5G
Companies like Crown Castle are already deploying the infrastructure that will "comprise the backbone of 5G in Chicago and cities across the country." Regarding 5G, it will supprt roughly a 10,000 times increase in data traffic capacity, while delivering more instantaneous and rea...
AT&T deploys mobile 5G network at AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys and numerous major sporting and entertainment events, now has limited mobile 5G service, making it the first stadium in the country with 5G. The nation’s second-largest carrier, which recently started rebranding advanced LTE as "5G E"...
Verizon wants you to pitch 5G to local officials
Verizon’s new ‘Let’s 5G" initiative is positioned as a resource on what 5G will offer communities and to "help citizens lobby their elected officials for 5G, potentially reducing the bottlenecks caused by sluggish local action." The site notes all 5G equipment is...