AT&T North America Operators Regulation Verizon February 6, 2017 FCC pledges not to “deny Americans free data” US regulator Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed an ongoing investigation into zero-rated data programs offered by the country’s operators without taking any action. By Kavit Majithia
Apple Devices Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors Samsung February 6, 2017 Blog: Will waterproofing make a splash in mid-tier? Despite high-profile launches of waterproof flagship handsets, the majority of devices still go to market vulnerable to spillages and heavy rain. By Chris Donkin
Asia Pacific Operators February 6, 2017 Globe CEO ready for 3rd player, warns of entry barriers Globe Telecom CEO Ernest Cu (pictured) is not concerned about the prospect of a third player entering the mature Philippine market, which is dominated by two players and counts more than 122 million SIMs compared with a population of just… By Joseph Waring
5G+ AT&T North America Operators February 3, 2017 AT&T prepares next round of 5G testing AT&T expects to achieve data rates of 1Gb/s during a dual-city 5G trial by the end of 2017, the company confirmed. By Chris Donkin
Latin America Operators February 3, 2017 America Movil Q4 earnings hit by finance costs America Movil swung to a loss in the fourth quarter of 2016, as the company suffered from higher financial costs and changes in the value of the Mexican peso. By Steve Costello
Big Tech February 3, 2017 Snap reveals business details in IPO filing Snap, the company behind the Snapchat app, revealed a host of information ahead of its IPO, including where it believes the future lies – and the challenges it faces. By Saleha Riaz
North America Regulation February 3, 2017 FCC chair eyes $25M mobility fund reallocation FCC chairman Ajit Pai (pictured) is set to prioritise plans to redirect $25 million worth of subsidies from areas where high-quality commercial services exist into rural broadband projects during his first open meeting in the role. By Chris Donkin