Unusually direct criticism of Chinese giant, with no confidence expressed in its ability to deal with “underlying defects”
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Apple Takes On Media Giants, Banks In Services Push
The Apple TV+ streaming service focuses on original content, while Apple also launches paid gaming and news services – and a credit card
EU To Propose Europe-Wide Plan On Huawei And 5G Security Risks
Recommendations would see member states work together on pan-EU 5G rules – while disregarding US' call for an outright ban on Chinese suppliers
BT Calls For Open Access To Street Furniture For Better Coverage
Want better coverage for 4G and 5G? BT says councils need to stop restricting access to lamp posts
New Mirai Variant Targets Enterprise Networks
Researchers warn businesses to be vigilant as notorious IoT botnet looks to take over enterprise devices
Germany Launches 5G Auction Amidst Huawei Row
Multi-billion-euro auction goes ahead in spite of a legal challenge by operators over service requirements and US pressure to ban Chinese equipment vendors from next-generation networks
Start-Up OneWeb Seals Funding For Massive Broadband Satellite Launch
OneWeb has now raised some £2.6bn toward its plans for a global satellite-based broadband network, with a major launch campaign set for later this year
German States Approve Criminal Law Targeting Dark Web Infrastructure
The proposal would hand prison sentences to those whose dark web platforms are used for criminal purposes
Poll: UK Critical Infrastructure Attack ‘Likely This Year’
Infosecurity Europe poll highlights growing unease about risks to UK infrastructure as physical and online security issues converge
Vodafone Says Banning Huawei Would Cost UK Its 5G Lead
A complete ban on Huawei from UK 5G networks would mean ripping out existing 4G gear at a cost of 'hundreds of millions', operator warns
Huawei Files Lawsuit Against US Government Over Security Ban
The move is Huawei's most aggressive yet in efforts to fight back against US allegations it poses a national security threat to the West
IoT Devices Under Constant Attack
Cyxtera research finds sustained attacks, mostly from China, are being conducted against IoT devices
New Broadband Code Of Practice For ISPs
Bye bye for "up to" speed claims. New rules surrounding minimum broadband line speeds come into force
MWC 2019: Magic Leap Takes AR Headset To South Korea In SK Telecom Deal
The deal gives start-up Magic Leap access to the South Korean market, which is expected to play a pioneering role in 5G
MWC 2019: Telecoms Chiefs Warn Governments Over 5G Rollouts
Exploiting spectrum auctions for short-term cash could kill the long-term 'golden goose' before 5G networks are even deployed, say Telefonica and the GSMA
MWC 2019: Intel Takes Aim At 5G Future
Chip maker announces a raft of 5G products and partnerships as it seeks a major role in emerging next-generation networks
MWC 2019: Vodafone Chief Lambasts US Calls To Ban Huawei
Excluding Huawei would set Europe's 5G networks back 'two years', says Nick Read, as US senators call for Chinese firm to be banned from solar power market
MWC 2019: Cutting-Edge Cameras, 5G On Display At Mobile World Congress
HMD Global introduces Nokia PureView flagship with five rear cameras, Qualcomm aims to make 5G mainstream with new chip and Microsoft updates HoloLens
MWC 2019: Huawei Upstages Samsung With Folding 5G Mate X
Huawei claims its device folds thinner and flatter than Samsung's, and adds 5G – all for an eye-watering 2,299 euros
RSA Conference VC Event Showcases Early-Stage Security Start-Ups
Products competing for funding at the RSA Conference event in March build on blockchain, AI and Kubernetes technologies
UK 4G Slower Than Most Of Europe At Peak Times
The UK ranked worse than most European countries in maintaining 4G speeds, showing the need for a 5G capacity boost
NCSC Chief Says Huawei 5G Risk Can Be Mitigated
Ciaran Martin says UK's mitigation strategy for Huawe 'works', in the face of US pressure to ban the company on national security grounds
Huawei Founder Slams US Arrest Of His Daughter
Reclusive founder says he would close down Huawei before allowing it to undertake spying activities
Germany To Consult With Telcos On Huawei Ban
German government seeks response to US pressure to ban Chinese firms from 5G networks as first spectum auctions loom
Russian Telcos Consider Experimental Disconnection From Global Internet
The exercise would allow telcos to simulate how their networks would function if Russia were cut off from the worldwide network
UK ‘Planning Laws’ To Ban Huawei From Sensitive Projects
Cabinet ministers reportedly back changes to procurement rules as US ratchets up pressure against China in Eastern and Central Europe
Apple Faces FaceTime Security Questions As It Releases Bug Fix
The US House of Representatives queries Apple over its initial delay in addressing the flaw, which allows users to listen in on other iOS devices' microphones
Companies Found Vulnerable To Common Unpatched Flaws
Penetration tests find most firms vulnerable via multiple vectors, including well-known security bugs and perimeter Wi-Fi weaknesses
Virgin Media Trials 8Gbps Broadband In Rural Village
Need for speed. Virgin Media trials 8Gbps broadband in Cambridgeshire village
US Appeals Court Hears Net Neutrality Challenge
Legal challenge to overturning of net neutrality laws continues, with decision due in the summer