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September 21, 2020
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Europe far behind on 5G deployment, warn experts

September 21, 2020
Source: https://dailytimes.com.pk/669095/europe-far-behind-on-5g-deployment-warn-experts/ SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 A group of over 50 of the largest European tech and industrial firms have criticized EU members for lagging behind other countries in the rollout of 5G networks, calling for urgent measures before it is too late to close the gap. The latest analysis by the European Round Table for...
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Sep

ZTE expects SA’s 5G tech to flourish after 2025

September 21, 2020
Source: https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kYbe97XD8XG7AWpG By Admire Moyo, ITWeb’s news editor. Johannesburg, 21 st September 2020 Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE is preparing to capitalise on the expected growth of next-generation 5G technologies in South Africa. This was revealed by Fu Zhen, chief technology officer of ZTE South Africa, and Fahad Nisar, technical marketing director at ZTE South Africa, in an...
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Cobalt demand for 5G technology to challenge electric vehicles

September 21, 2020
By Pratima Desai SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 LONDON (Reuters) – The need for larger rechargeable batteries and more energy storage for 5G technology is expected to significantly boost demand for cobalt over coming years and potentially pit the sector against electric vehicle makers. Larger batteries, using lithium cobalt oxide chemistry (LCO), are needed in 5G phones because...
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Sep

Energy firms want the right to switch off electric cars charging at home

September 21, 2020
New powers being sought to allow energy providers to turn off high-drain devices to manage electricity network. by: Hugo Griffiths 18 Sep 2020 Electric cars may be perfect for people with off-street parking and a home wallbox fast charger, but a new set of rules being mulled over by the energy watchdog, Ofgem, could see power cut...
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EU looks to 5G and supercomputing for economic recovery

September 21, 2020
21 SEPTEMBER 2020 The European Commission has urged member states to work together on accelerating the roll-out of fibre and 5G to help drive economic recovery from COVID-19. A new recommendation calls on EU countries to develop a “toolbox” of best practices by March 30 2021. It should include a common approach on measures to: reduce costs...
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Sep

Nokia digitalises 100% of global 5G network deployments for faster time to market and ROI

September 21, 2020
21 September, 2020 at 6:29 AM By: Anasia D’mello Nokia has announced that it has digitalised 100% of its 5G network deployments around the world, bringing high-quality, agility and transparency to customers globally. Through the use of digitalisation, machine learning and automation, Nokia is simplifying the deployment of the network infrastructure, accelerating both time-to-market and return...
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Sep

Romania delays 5G auction until 2021

September 21, 2020
Romania saw a setback with its telecoms regulator stating it would be impossible to issue interested parties 5G licences, at a scheduled auction in the fourth quarter of this year. Eduard Lovin, VP of the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), said at an industry conference the planned auction could be pushed back until...
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