Nokia RAN Vendors November 15, 2016 Nokia CEO sees return to growth a year off Nokia is forecasting a revenue “dip” of 2. 2 per cent in 2017 in its main telco market, but CEO Rajeev Suri believes modest growth will return in 2018 and is confident the company will outperform “crisis”-hit rival Ericsson. By Joseph Waring
Meta November 15, 2016 WhatsApp intros video calling WhatsApp, which already handles more than 100 million voice calls every day as well as its core messaging traffic, is now set to launch video calling across Android, iOS and Windows devices. By Saleha Riaz
Apple Big Tech Devices Google November 15, 2016 Apple eyes digital glasses in wearables push Apple is mulling a move into digital glasses, as it looks to expand its product base amid slowing sales of the iPhone, reported Bloomberg. By Kavit Majithia
5G+ Devices Ericsson RAN Vendors November 15, 2016 Ericsson sees N America leading 5G penetration; dampens IoT forecast North America “will lead the way” when it comes to regional 5G uptake, with the technology accounting for a quarter of all mobile subscriptions in the region by 2022, according to Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report. By Kavit Majithia
5G+ GSMA Regulation November 14, 2016 GSMA issues rallying cry on 5G spectrum The GSMA urged governments and regulators to collaborate on a global spectrum plan for 5G, in a bid to ensure availability of the fastest speeds, more affordable devices and seamless international roaming. By Kavit Majithia
Devices RAN Vendors Samsung November 14, 2016 Samsung to acquire Harman for $8B in connected car push Samsung plans to buy US firm Harman International Industries, which currently equips 30 million vehicles with its connected car and audio systems, in an all-cash deal worth $8 billion. It described the move as a “natural extension” of its automotive strategy. By Saleha Riaz
Operators Sub-Saharan Africa Vodafone November 14, 2016 Vodacom maintains outlook despite pressure South Africa’s Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub hailed a 5. 3 per cent rise in service revenue, while noting some headwinds in its international operations. The group’s domestic business contributed to total service revenue growth by adding 2. By Richard Handford