Latin America Operators December 9, 2020 America Movil to challenge tighter regulations America Movil vowed to take legal action against a resolution by Mexican regulator Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) to press the operator to make changes to boost competition, due to concerns it holds a monopolistic position. By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva
5G+ Asia Pacific GSMA December 9, 2020 Intelligence Brief: How is 5G faring in South Korea? December 1 2018 is a landmark date in South Korea’s telecom history, the date when it became the first nation to launch 5G services for B2B customers. By GSMA Intelligence
Nokia RAN Vendors December 9, 2020 Nokia global head to go as executive exodus continues Nokia president of global services and operations Sanjay Goel became the latest senior figure reported to be leaving the company as part of a sweeping restructure imposed by CEO Pekka Lundmark (pictured). By Chris Donkin
North America Regulation December 9, 2020 US operators commit billions on day 1 of C-Band sale A US sale of C-Band spectrum (3. 7GHz to 4. 2GHz) got off to a strong start yesterday (8 December), with more than $1. 9 billion bid on the opening day of an auction analysts flagged as key for operators’ 5G plans. By Diana Goovaerts
Big Tech Devices Google RAN Vendors Samsung December 9, 2020 Samsung integrates SmartThings with Google Nest Samsung extended a smart home partnership with Google to allow its users to control Nest products via smart devices, as the South Korean vendor moves to broaden its consumer IoT footprint. By Joseph Waring
5G+ December 9, 2020 Marvell stakes open RAN claim with new platform Semiconductor company Marvell Technology Group made a move on the open RAN market, challenging chip giant Qualcomm with the introduction of a new platform compatible with the approach. By Diana Goovaerts
Network Tech December 9, 2020 Malaysia issues more registration fines Malaysia’s telecoms regulator again penalised mobile operators for not properly verifying the identity of prepaid subscribers, fining five companies a total of MYR750,000 ($184,539). By Joseph Waring