Devices Operators Telenor March 26, 2021 Telenor targets IoT boost through unification Telenor Group created an IoT division unifying its international and Nordics offerings, a step it explained advanced ambitions to boost its competitive edge in the field. By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva
5G+ Apple Devices RAN Vendors Samsung March 26, 2021 IDC bullish on Australian 5G smartphone demand IDC forecast 5G devices would account for more than half of smartphone shipments in Australia this year, with the overall market expected to recover from a decline in 2020. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific China Mobile Operators March 26, 2021 China Mobile mulls mainland listing China Mobile reportedly revealed it is reviewing listing its shares on a mainland stock market in response to being removed from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in January. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Operators Telstra March 26, 2021 Telstra to delist from New Zealand exchange Telstra decided to delist from the New Zealand stock market and move to a sole listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to streamline its shareholder services. By Joseph Waring
AT&T Ericsson Nokia North America Operators RAN Vendors March 26, 2021 AT&T, Ericsson execs to lead US 6G research group The Next G Alliance tapped AT&T, Ericsson, Nokia and VMware executives to lead its efforts to develop 6G technology, and detailed its first working groups as it began work on its roadmap. By Diana Goovaerts
AI & Cloud Europe Operators Orange March 25, 2021 Orange pilots software-centric service in R&D push Orange created an experimental service in its home market to gain real-world insights into employing technologies including cloud and AI to deliver agile networking across its operations. By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva
Network Tech Nokia RAN Vendors March 25, 2021 Suri gets the band back together at Inmarsat Ex-Nokia CMO Barry French (pictured) was appointed to a similar role at satellite CSP Inmarsat, reuiniting with his former boss Rajeev Suri. By Kavit Majithia