Ottawa: Huawei said Friday a ban on the Chinese telecoms giant from Canada’s 5G networks was “an unfortunate political decision” that cannot be justified on national security grounds raised by Ottawa. “Huawei Canada is disappointed by the Canadian government’s decision,” the company’s Canadian subsidiary said in an email. “This is an unfortunate political decision that […]
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Govt planning to launch 5G service: NA told
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Friday apprised the National Assembly that the government was planning to launch 5G service in the country. In response to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said the Information Technology Ministry was formulating a policy to launch 5 G in consultation with all other stakeholders. […]
UAE first in Arab region, fourth globally in launching 5G
ISLAMABAD: The UAE is ranked first in the Arab Region and fourth globally in the launch and use of 5G networks, according to the Global Connectivity Index. The UAE is also the third globally in the overall ranking of the index, which measures the Total Connectivity Rating (Most Connected Countries) through four pillars: the movement […]
Intel withdraws from 5G smartphone modem business
US electronics giant Intel said Tuesday it was withdrawing from the 5G smartphone modem business, hours after Apple and American microchip manufacturer Qualcomm announced they had clinched an agreement to end a battle over royalty payments. The modems that connect smartphones to telecommunications networks were at the heart of the battle between Apple and Qualcomm. […]
Pakistan to launch 5G service next year
KARACHI: Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Tuesday said that Pakistan can introduce 5G (5th Generation) service by next year saying it would attract huge foreign investment. Pakistan has experienced 3G and 4G mobile broadband technology successfully, said the minister adding that the number of users are increasing with each […]
Qatar opens doors for 5G through Vodafone
From fast movie streaming to driver-less cars, Qatar has opened its arms for innovation in every possible field thanks to Vodafone who are introducing 5G in Qatar which will transform the industries like never before. Diego Camberos, the chief operating officer of Vodafone added that their company is ready to walk an extra mile so […]