China 5G deployment propels tower market to global top spot
Rapid 5G investment in China is expected to help the country’s largest towerco experience the highest CAGR revenue growth between ...
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Attitudes towards Huawei split as China cybersecurity threat warnings continue
Connectivity investors are seeing split opinions on Huawei between global telcos choosing the most advanced equipment to build their 5G networks, and those ...
China 5G ambitions stunted by arrest of Huawei’s CFO
The recent arrest of Huawei’s financial chief Meng Wanzhou, who allegedly violated US’ sanctions against Iran, could stunt China’s ambitions ...
Myanmar awards 4th telecoms licence to shake up recently liberalised market
Vietnam’s largest mobile operator Viettel and two Burmese companies have been awarded Myanmar’s fourth and final telecoms licence to increase competition in ...
Egypt to raise US$2.2bn from spectrum auction as Etisalat and Vodafone ink 4G licence deals
The Egyptian units of Vodafone and Etisalat have agreed to buy their licences to operate 4G and fixed-line services in the country. The stalemate between ...
Orange interested in Egypt 4G licence as regulator sets new terms
Orange’s Egyptian unit has reportedly restarted talks to buy a licence to operate 4G services in the country for US$484m. The ...
China Unicom parent discussing mixed ownership reform plan
China Unicom has confirmed that its state-owned parent company China United Network Communications (Unicom Group) is considering implementing the government’s mixed ...
GSMA urges Egypt to consult with local telcos on 4G licences
The GSMA has called for renewed talks between the Egyptian government and local mobile sector after the country’s recent 4G ...
Chinese investors eye Telekom Srbija
Chinese investors are considering acquiring a majority stake in Telekom Srbija, according to Li Machang, China’s ambassador in Belgrade. Speaking ...
Vodafone, Orange and Etisalat say no to 4G in Egypt, Telecom Egypt turning its back on Vodafone
The Egyptian units of Vodafone, Etisalat and Orange are reportedly not buying a 4G licence. Separately, Telecom Egypt is considering selling its 45% stake in Vodafone ...
