Latest articles by Fiona Leake
Apple’s 5G phones are at least 12 months away
Phones Apple is set to be over a year behind its rivals when it eventually launches its 5G devices, says JPMorgan.
Qualcomm expects 1.4 billion 5G phones to ship by 2022
Computing Qualcomm aims to put billions of 5G connections online, with the help of two new processors.
Three delays 5G and plans a “substantial footprint” launch for 2020
Networks Low demand and limited handset choice behind Three’s decision, the company claims.
EE showcases its 5G by streaming 360-degree AR concert in real-time
Use case EE has used the power of 5G to stream an augmented reality Bastille concert to three UK cities.
Huawei warns 5G ban could cost Australia 1,500 jobs
Infrastructure Huawei says that banning 5G in Australia could cost over a thousand contracting jobs.
Vodafone Black Friday 5G deals for small businesses
Networks If you are an SME, Vodafone has some amazing Black Friday 5G deals for you.
Siemens and Qualcomm set up joint 5G network for industrial use
Manufacturing The new private standalone 5G network from Siemens and Qualcomm is purely for industrial applications.
Merkel stands firm over Germany’s stance on 5G technology and Huawei
Politics Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel worries that an individual ban could isolate Germany.
France says Chinese tech will face “no exclusion” from 5G contracts
Politics France has decided not to exclude Huawei and other Chinese companies from its 5G networks.
5G population to hit 2.6bn by 2025
Insight The latest Ericsson Mobility Report reveals the 5G trends we can epect to see by the end of 2025.
Intel and MediaTek partner for 5G PCs
Computing Intel and MediaTek join forces to deliver the next generation of 5G PCs.
KT carries out the world’s first 5G satellite connection
Networks KT has succeeded in a data transfer between its 5G network and a communications satellite orbiting the planet.
5G threatens storm predictions with “no solution” in sight
Infrastructure Experts warn that global 5G interference could affect the accuracy of weather forecasts.
AT&T’s 5G network launches in December – with 4G speeds
Networks Whilst consumers will finally be able to use AT&T’s 5G network, the initial service won’t be much better than 4G.
Nokia head says it doesn’t have a “5G problem"
Infrastructure Nokia defends itself against claims that it’s lagging behind 5G competitors.
Merkel faces criticism over her support for China’s 5G tech
Politics Some German MPs are unimpressed with Angela Merkel’s refusal to rule out Chinese tech partnerships.
EE continues its 5G roll out with 14 more towns and cities
Networks The company aims to have 45 5G towns and cities by the end of 2019.
Verizon finally releases 5G coverage maps
Networks Following criticism from users and competitors, Verizon is now showing customers where its 5G service can be accessed.
Telstra warns that the 5G health scare campaign is growing
Infrastructure Australia's largest telecommunications provider warns against 5G scare campaigns.
London 5G speeds are 20% slower than Birmingham, but EE coverage hits 60%
Networks RootMetrics takes a look at 5G in London, and the results are impressive, but speeds are lower than other major UK cities.
Xiaomi launching new range of cheap 5G smartphones
Phones Xiaomi promises that all 2020 phones over $285 will support 5G.
Spark New Zealand goes with Nokia for 5G - but keeps Huawei as preferred supplier
Infrastructure Despite going with Nokia to lead its 5G roll-out, Spark New Zealand has kept Huawei on the preferred suppliers list.
Former China Mobile chief calls for more 5G network sharing
Infrastructure Following the recent sharing partnership between China Telecom and China Unicom, experts predict further collaborations for telcos.
