5G+ Devices Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors August 29, 2017 Blog: Huawei takes the US out of SUCCESS For all the talk of globalisation, the world is still a big place. By Steve Costello
Asia Pacific Operators Reliance Vodafone August 29, 2017 Vodafone warns against Indian termination fee cut Vodafone Group CEO Vittorio Colao (pictured) warned cutting mobile termination fees in India would unfairly benefit Reliance Jio over operators which had made long-term investments to develop the country’s infrastructure. By Chris Donkin
August 29, 2017 Smartwatch leads Fitbit portfolio refresh Fitbit announced its anticipated crack at the smartwatch market, alongside new connected health products, reinvigorating its portfolio ahead of the lucrative Christmas holiday sales period. By Steve Costello
Asia Pacific Operators Vodafone August 29, 2017 CK Hutchison hit with $1.2B India tax demand CK Hutchison’s international telecommunications arm received a bill of INR79 billion ($1. 23 billion) from India’s tax authorities for fees dating back to Vodafone’s acquisition of its operation in the country during 2007. By Chris Donkin
AT&T North America Operators August 29, 2017 Comcast sees life in smart home US cable operator Comcast is ramping up its efforts in home automation, as it looks to tap into connected devices and expand its home security business. By Kavit Majithia
Middle East and North Africa Operators August 29, 2017 STC in pole position for Turk Telekom stake Saudi Telecom Company (STC) was tipped as the front runner in a bid to acquire a 55 per cent stake in Turk Telekom from troubled majority shareholder Oger Telecom, in a deal worth $3. 9 billion. By Saleha Riaz
August 29, 2017 Mobile World Live hires US editor We’re delighted to announce that Diana Goovaerts (pictured, below), editor of Wireless Week, will be joining Mobile World Live (MWL) next month to head up our editorial coverage of the US market. By Justin Springham