GSMA September 21, 2021 GSMA reiterates calls for push on UN SDGs The GSMA highlighted progress made by the mobile industry towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2020 despite Covid-19 (coronavirus), but noted continued action was required to meet targets. By Chris Donkin
Devices September 21, 2021 US mulls Honor action Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor was rumoured to be at risk of similar sanctions to former parent company Huawei, with representatives from two of four key US government departments reportedly in favour of imposing restrictions. By Chris Donkin
Ericsson Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors September 21, 2021 Viaero Wireless selects Ericsson for 5G Regional US operator Viaero Wireless tapped Ericsson to upgrade its LTE network to 5G. Ericsson stated it will replace the core, RAN, microwave and router equipment across more than 900 LTE sites. By Martha DeGrasse
Apple Devices September 20, 2021 US company implicated in iPhone hacking scheme A US R&D lab which developed iOS exploits and sold them to the government reportedly enabled three former intelligence community staff to create an espionage tool by providing the technology to the United Arab Emirates. By Martha DeGrasse
September 20, 2021 Altice set for €415M French MVNO buy SFR-parent Altice France moved to buy local fixed operator and MVNO Coriolis Telecom for an initial €298 million with an additional deferred payment of €117 million, in a deal slated to close during H1 2022. By Chris Donkin
Ericsson Operators Orange RAN Vendors September 20, 2021 Orange inks Ericsson mobile money deal Orange’s Middle East and Africa division tapped Ericsson for a financial services infrastructure platform to be deployed across 14 countries in the region, as the operator continues efforts to expand the scope of its mobile money offer. By Chris Donkin
Operators Regulation Vodafone September 20, 2021 Vodafone, ITU target digital divide closure Vodafone Group teamed with the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to tackle a global digital divide by connecting a further 3. 4 billion people to the internet by 2030 using smart devices. By Martha DeGrasse