Operators Orange May 17, 2022 Orange steps-up device recycling drive Orange unveiled plans to extend a scheme promoting smartphone repair, reuse and recycling across its European footprint by the end of the year, the group’s latest move to promote a circular economy. By Chris Donkin
Ericsson Intel RAN Vendors May 17, 2022 Ericsson, Intel debut cloud RAN tech hub Ericsson teamed with Intel to push the envelope on cloud RAN and network virtualisation developments by launching a joint tech hub in the US. By Mike Robuck
North America Operators Verizon May 17, 2022 Verizon Business CEO to quit Verizon Business CEO Tami Erwin (pictured) announced she is to leave the US operator at the end of 2022, with a successor yet to be named. By Anne Morris
Operators Vodafone May 17, 2022 Vodafone CEO slams German performance Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read (pictured) hauled up Germany for its less than pleasing commercial performance in fiscal 2022 (to 31 March 2022), which he blamed on factors including lower footfall at retail outlets and ongoing issues with customer support systems. By Anne Morris
Devices May 17, 2022 LG Electronics makes 6G, smart mobility pitch Consumer tech giant LG Electronics detailed progress towards future technologies including 6G during an industry conference, where it showcased a concept vehicle designed to tap into the metaverse. By Chris Donkin
Asia Pacific May 17, 2022 India targets 6G launch by end of decade Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (pictured) reportedly set a target to launch 6G in the country by 2030, stating his government was keen to get a jump on the technology and avoid mistakes of the past. By Kavit Majithia
AT&T North America Operators T-Mobile US Verizon May 17, 2022 Verizon raises prices US operator Verizon notified customers it would raise prices for some business lines to help offset rising inflation costs, following a similar move reportedly taken by rival AT&T earlier this month. By Mike Robuck