Deutsche Telekom not happy after European Union gives Vodafone’s Liberty Global deal its antitrust blessing
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Congress Moves To Block Trump’s Relaxing Of Huawei Blacklist
US lawmakers introduce bills to maintain tight restrictions on blacklisted Huawei
US Signals Huawei Ban Relaxation
US will issue licences to companies exporting goods to Huawei, so long as there is no national security threat
Huawei Denies Order Reduction Report
Chinese firm has again denied media reports that it is reducing orders to its manufacturing partners
UK To Allow Huawei Limited Access To 5G Network – Report
Chinese maker will supply 5G equipment, but will be banned from ‘core’ areas of the British 5G network
Google Transatlantic Cable Transmits 250TB/s Of Data
More speed vicar? Google Cloud customers in European to gain boost from undersea cable to US capable of carrying 250TB per second
MIT Cancels Huawei, ZTE Research Projects
One of the world’s top universities cuts its research ties with Huawei and ZTE, due to federal investigations
Russia Regularly Uses GPS Spoofing – Report
When Russian President Vladimir Putin comes to town, a bubble of spoofed GPS signals surrounds him
Huawei Setback After British Reprimand Over Flaws
Unusually direct criticism of Chinese giant, with no confidence expressed in its ability to deal with “underlying defects”
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
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
US Urges Allies To Utilise Western Tech Instead Of Huawei
US envoy to EU alleges there is “classified evidence” of security breaches by Chinese networking giant
Huawei CFO Has ‘Good Case’ Against Extradition To US
Claim comes as US Justice department confirms intension to seek formal extradition from Canada
China Warns Canada Of ‘Repercussions’ For Huawei 5G Ban
Relationship turns increasingly frosty as Canada mulls whether to ban Huawei’s 5G equipment
China Threats Consequences Over Huawei CFO Arrest
Huawei CFO applies for bail citing medical issues, as US seeks extradition over alleged Iran sanction violations
Japanese Government To Ban Huawei, ZTE Kit – Report
More bad news for Chinese firms as Japan government reportedly plans to halt equipment purchases
BT/EE Bans Huawei Kit For Core 5G Network
UK joins growing list of countries excluding 5G equipment from Chinese networking giant Huawei
BT Names Worldpay co-CEO As New Boss
Philip Jansen named as new chief executive in charge at BT, despite lack of telecoms experience
Telefonica Deutschland Calls For Vodafone’s Liberty Purchase Block
Opposition grows to Vodafone’s European purchases as Telefonica Deutschland demands acquisition block
California On Collision Course With FCC Over Net Neutrality
The most populous US state heads for net neutrality clash with American communication regulator
Twenty Two US States Demand Return Of Net Neutrality
Group of attorney generals ask court to halt FCC’s efforts to stop US states imposing their own open Internet rules
Government Pledges Nationwide Full Fibre Broadband By 2033
Need for speed. Government plan revealed for all households and businesses to enjoy 1Gbps by 2033
Alphabet To Deploy Google Project Loon In Kenya
Balloon-powered high speed Internet to arrive in rural Kenya thanks to Project Loon deployment
China Mobile US Move Blocked By Trump Administration
Trade wars – part 2. US government moves to block China Mobile from entering the US market
Trump Administration Reaches Deal To Keep ZTE Afloat – Report
Trump lifeline. ZTE back from the dead after Trump reaches settlement deal for Chinese firm to resume business
Government Pledges Full Fibre Broadband For Most Homes
Chancellor says 19th century had railways, 20th century motorways, and now we need full-fibre connectivity
ZTE Ceases Operations Due To US Ban, Despite Trump Pledge
ZTE ceases major operating activities of the company, as President Trump pledges to get ZTE back into business
FCC Sets 11 June Deadline For Repeal Of Net Neutrality Rules
Formal repeal of Obama’s rules for open Internet will take place next month, despite upcoming US Senate vote
Vodafone Buys European Cable Assets Of Liberty Global
Owner of Virgin Media sells most of its European assets to British mobile operator Vodafone