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Coronavirus: Netflix, YouTube Lower Streaming Quality To Ease Network Strain
Streaming platforms respond to requests to halt high-definition streaming, with confirmation that Europe will see reduction in video quality
Coronavirus: Netflix Urged To Stream Low Definition To Ease Network Strain
European Union Commissioner has urged Netflix and other streaming platforms to stop delivering content in high definition
Coronavirus: Operators Share Location Data With Health Authorities
European mobile operators are sharing location data with health authorities in certain European countries to limit the spread of the pandemic
Coronavirus: Vodafone Confirms Mobile Data Traffic Up 50 Percent
World's second largest mobile operator, Vodafone, admits surge in data traffic on its network due to Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: American Singer Blames 5G For Pandemic
Seriously? American singer/songwriter Keri Hilson blames 5G networks for the start of Coronavirus pandemic around the world
Coronavirus: Outage Impacts O2, EE, Vodafone, Three
Mobile networks crash, causing outage for some customers of O2, Vodafone, EE and Three. But it is not down to home working because of Coronavirus pandemic
Carphone Warehouse To Close All Standalone Stores
Nothing to do with the coronavirus outbreak...Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores, which will result in the loss of 2,900 jobs
5G Declared Safe By Radiation Watchdog
International radiation experts in Germany declare there is no scientific evidence that 5G technology poses a threat to human health
EE Extends 5G Network In 21 Towns And Cities
Need for speed? 5G network of mobile operator EE is now available in more than 70 large towns and cities in the UK, it says
US Postpones Huawei Meeting, Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Top-level meeting among Trump administration officials over further actions against Huawei, has been postponed amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic
Budget 2020: Chancellor Pledges £30 Billion Package Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
NHS funding rise, increased sick pay and £5 billion upgrade for broadband connectivity in remote areas to aid remote working
US Extends Huawei Trade Licence Again
US Commerce Department grants its fifth licence extension for Huawei, to allow the Chinese firm to continue trading with US companies
Boris Johnson Defeats MP Rebellion Over Hauwei Decision
Parliamentary rebellion from a number of Tory MPs over Government decision to allow Huawei limited role in 5G networks has been defeated
Mobile Operators Agree Shared Rural Network Deal
After some disagreements along the way, the £1 billion plan to eliminate mobile not-spots in rural areas, is agreed by all major players
One Billion Android Phones At Hack Risk – Which?
Which? report warns hundreds of millions of Android phones are now at risk because they are no longer receiving security updates
US Senators Urge UK To Reconsider Huawei Decision
Bipartisan group of US senators urge the United Kingdom to reconsider decision to allow Huawei limited access for 5G networks
Apple To Settle US iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit
Each user affected by the iPhone slowdown will be paid up to $25, in proposed $500 million litigation settlement in the United States
Nokia At Centre Of Merger Speculation – Report
Media report that Nokia is exploring its strategic options including asset sales or mergers, triggers rise in share price
5G Wireless Networks Ruled Safe By Ofcom
5G networks well within safety limits. Testing by UK regulator Ofcom of 16 5G base stations in the UK find no identifiable risks for people's health
Expansion For HAPS Alliance For High Altitude Connectivity
Telcos, tech, and aviation firms join alliance that seeks to utilise stratosphere for telecommunications and broadband connectivity
United States Levels New Charges Against Huawei
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets and assisting Iran, as US Commerce Dept extends temporary trading license for 45 days
MWC 2020 Cancelled As Coronavirus Crisis Deepens
Organisers pull the plug on Mobile World Congress 2020 as death toll from Coronavirus climbs dramatically in just one day
US Judge Approves T-Mobile’s Sprint Acquisition
Appeal by a number of US states that acquisition would violate antitrust laws and raise prices has been overruled by US judge
Fate Of MWC 2020 To Be Decided Friday – Report
Organisers GSMA allegedly to meet on 14 February to decide if Mobile World Congress (MWC) should go ahead in light of Coronavirus outbreak
Samsung Unveils Foldable Z Flip, And 5G Flagship Galaxy S20
Second attempt at folding phone arrives, dubbed the Z Flip, coupled with Samsung's new flagship device namely the Galaxy S20
German Lawmakers Back Position Not To Ban Huawei – Report
Huawei could be allowed to supply 5G equipment to German mobile operators, a strategy paper from German lawmakers has revealed
OneWeb Launches Another 34 Broadband Satellites
SpaceX challenger OneWeb this week launched another 34 satellites to bring its total to 40 in orbit, as its rivalry with SpaceX hots up
US Mulls Controlling Stake In Ericsson, Nokia To Counter Huawei
US Attorney General William Barr suggests the US and its allies take 'controlling stakes' in Ericsson, Nokia as a counter to Huawei
Vodafone To Remove Huawei From Core European Networks
Removing Huawei kit from core European networks will cost 200 million euros, but Vodafone warns about delays if European governments follow British lead