Apple Devices Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors July 24, 2020 Apple, Huawei beat China smartphone drop Apple and Huawei recorded strong growth in China smartphone sales during Q2, bucking an overall decline of 17 per cent year-on-year, Counterpoint Research figures showed. By Joseph Waring
AT&T North America Operators July 23, 2020 AT&T mobile unit holds steady in Q2, Warner withers AT&T’s profit plunged as the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic pummelled its media and entertainment units in Q2, though executives pointed to strength in its mobile unit as a bright spot. By Diana Goovaerts
Apple Devices July 23, 2020 Apple fights back in App Store fees row Apple defended the fees it charges developers to sell their content and products on its App Store, commissioning a study which showed its rates were similar to rival offerings. By Kavit Majithia
Operators Orange July 23, 2020 Orange launches banking play in Africa Orange teamed with financial services company NSIA to launch mobile banking services into its first African market, Ivory Coast, with plans to expand into Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. By Chris Donkin
Network Tech July 23, 2020 Cellnex targets European growth with €4B war chest Cellnex Telecom detailed plans to increase its share capital by €4 billion, seeking to attract new funds as it looks expand its telecoms infrastructure portfolio across Europe. By Kavit Majithia
Huawei Network Tech RAN Vendors July 23, 2020 Speculation mounts on Huawei position in France Mobile operators in France deploying Huawei equipment in 5G networks were warned they would not be able to renew related licences once they expire in a maximum of eight years’ time, Reuters reported. By Chris Donkin
July 23, 2020 Home demand, forex staves off Vodacom virus impact Vodacom Group reported a jump in data usage in its home market of South Africa in its fiscal Q1 (the three months to end-June), as foreign exchange movements offset a pandemic-related revenue decline in its international operations. By Chris Donkin