Devices Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors Samsung July 7, 2016 Huawei seeks $12M from Samsung for patent violation Chinese equipment and handset vendor Huawei is seeking CNY80 million ($12 million) in compensation from South Korea’s Samsung for alleged patent violations related to its 4G and terminal display technology. By Joseph Waring
Apple Devices July 6, 2016 iPhone set for memory bump The next version of Apple’s iPhone will see the minimum storage option upped to 32GB from 16GB, addressing one of the main criticisms of the current generation. By Steve Costello
5G+ July 6, 2016 NGMN expands 5G effort The Next Generation Mobile Networks alliance (NGMN) announced the launch of new initiatives around 5G, highlighting its “commitment to ensure successful 5G development, testing and standardisation in the coming years”. By Kavit Majithia
July 6, 2016 MTN Cameroon switches off unregistered users MTN has suspended unregistered subscribers using its mobile network in Cameroon, a month after it agreed to pay a $1. 7 billion fine in Nigeria over a similar issue. By Kavit Majithia
July 6, 2016 Sigfox IoT network comes to Mexico City Sigfox and WND, the company it launched to extend the deployment of its proprietary Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technology for the Internet of Things (IoT) in Latin America, are teaming up with IotNet Mexico. By Saleha Riaz
Europe Operators July 6, 2016 Iliad confirms deal to prep way for new Italian operator Iliad said it has inked contracts with Hutchison and VimpelCom to acquire assets enabling the creation of a new entrant in the Italian telecoms market, subject to the EC’s approval of the deal combining 3 Italy and Wind. By Steve Costello
Asia Pacific Operators July 6, 2016 Thai operators unite to oppose 3G/4G price caps Thailand’s three largest mobile operators – AIS, dtac and True Move – have joined together to fight new regulations that set a price limit on 3G and 4G services. By Joseph Waring