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5G+ May 5, 2020

HK offers subsidies to fast-track 5G projects

Hong Kong launched a subsidy scheme to encourage the rollout of 5G services, under the second round of government anti-epidemic efforts. The scheme involves the government funding up to 50…

By Joseph Waring

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5G+ Network Tech September 13, 2019

Shenzhen offers 5G subsidies

Chinese mobile operators received a financial boost for their massive 5G rollout plans, with the Shenzhen government offering a subsidy of CNY10,000 ($1,413) per base station. The incentive from the…

By Joseph Waring

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North America Regulation August 21, 2019

US operators balk at new Lifeline standards

Sprint warned changes meant to improve a federal programme offering subsidies for mobile service could backfire, ultimately making access less affordable for low-income citizens. In March 2016, the US Federal…

By Diana Goovaerts

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Asia Pacific November 22, 2016

South Korean operators acquitted of subsidy violations

A South Korean court acquitted the country’s three mobile operators – SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus – of charges of violating a ban on excessive subsidies, Yonhap news agency…

By Joseph Waring

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Asia Pacific Operators March 23, 2015

SK Telecom faces additional fines over subsidies

South Korea’s telecoms regulator said it will fine market leader SK Telecom (SKT) for providing illegal discounts to attract customers and clear handset inventories ahead of the launch of Samsung’s…

By Joseph Waring

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Asia Pacific Operators Regulation January 29, 2015

SK Telecom’s profit jumps 12% in 2014 on solid LTE gains

South Korea’s largest operator SK Telecom reported an 11.8 per cent jump in its net profit for 2014 due to strong LTE subscriber growth and equity gains from SK Hynix.

By Joseph Waring

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Asia Pacific Operators January 22, 2015

SK Telecom again faces probe for high subsidies

South Korea’s SK Telecom (SKT) once again is facing a probe by the telecoms regulator for giving customers illegal subsidies for smartphones at its retail outlets. The Korea Communications Commission…

By Joseph Waring

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