February 18, 2021 Telus teams with Eseye for IoT boost Telus tapped IoT specialist Eseye to provide a platform which will allow the operator to provide global coverage to its customers, and invested CAD26. 3 million ($20. 7 million) to help grow the UK-based company. By Diana Goovaerts
February 18, 2021 ZTE celebrates the World Radio Day (WRD) PRESS RELEASE: ZTE is celebrating the World Radio Day. By Mobile World Live
5G+ Deutsche Telekom Operators February 18, 2021 DT takes first step towards SA 5G in Germany Deutsche Telekom announced plans to test standalone (SA) 5G using an antenna site in a town just outside Munich, in what the company hailed as a first in its home market. By Chris Donkin
Apple Devices February 18, 2021 Apple recruiting 6G experts Apple began seeking engineers to research and contribute to industry standards for 6G, as it targets an early lead in the technology. By Diana Goovaerts
February 18, 2021 Douyin targets video search boost Douyin, the Chinese version of social media app TikTok, unveiled plans to boost investments in the platform’s video search features to capitalise on increased user demand. By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva
Sub-Saharan Africa February 18, 2021 Ethiopia rubbishes Safaricom shortlist claims The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) denied it had whittled down applicants for new operator licences, after Safaricom chairman Michael Joseph (pictured) told media his company’s application had made it onto a shortlist of five or six. By Chris Donkin
Europe Operators February 18, 2021 Veon hails digital drive, forex hits Q4 earnings Veon’s executive team highlighted progress towards pushing digital services across its operations in its Q4 2020 results statement, where the company reported drops in revenue and profit on adverse currency movements. By Chris Donkin