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US blacklists Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon, raising heat on China

The U.S. government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and China’s third-largest national oil company for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump’s last week in office. The Department of Defense added nine companies to its list of Chinese companies with military links, including Xiaomi and state-owned plane manufacturer Commercial […]

China strengthens commitment to 5G efforts in 2021

China will double down on its national 5G rollout by building at least 600,000 new base stations in 2021 in efforts to bolster its economy and meet customer complaints regarding spotty coverage, Xiao Yaqing, the Head of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said during a conference. The Minister highlighted the need to […]

Taiwan telcos surpass 1 million 5G subscribers

Taiwan has onboarded more than one million 5G subscribers, six months after the country’s rollout of 5G commercial services by its plethora of carriers, industry statistics highlighted. The small East Asian country began distribution of its first 5G wave back in June 2020, with Chunghwa Telecom being the first to rollout fifth generation services in […]

Is Blockchain-powered FinTech the future of finance?

Imagine yourself as a bank executive, competing against a global, multi-service, low-cost, digital bank; customers checking their accounts via smartphones, paying bills or transferring money with a swipe of finger. An AI-powered engine allows them to play around with their ETF portfolios with absolutely no fees, or cross-border payments. Take a moment to consider facing […]

Follow-up: Vaccine Passport

Following the rollout of several vaccines around the world, the once lost idea of traveling, going to the movies and concerts, and in-store shopping – is being currently revived with the development of a vaccine passport application. Companies and technology groups already started developing systems and smartphone apps that permit users to upload their coronavirus […]

Pandemic propels mobile gaming

As the pandemic continues to spread, we may start to think about all the time we spend between the four walls amid lockdown and quarantine; the countless swipes, scrolls and clicks that help us get through the days, and when the day comes to an end, the one mobile game we turn to. Whether you’re […]

What Digital IDs mean for Telecoms

We have reached a point in our modern society where smartphones and mobile connectivity are essential to perform any task, from the menial to the complex; mobile phones currently represent the device championing digital transformation. Smartphones offer users access to countless services such as banking, insurance, e-commerce, travel, and even transportation, all while laying the […]

India’s Reliance to push for 5G rollout in Q2 of 2021

Indian telco Reliance Jio will initiate their 5G services rollout plans by June of 2021, according to the provider’s Chairman Mukesh Ambani that announced the news at the fourth edition of the India Mobile Congress. Ambani highlighted that the rollout of the fifth generation of mobile networks will be marked as a key development in […]

New technology may allow COVID-19 testing with a smartphone

It has been widely accepted that more rapid and decentralized testing is the best way to maintain societal function while keeping the wider community safe. According to a study published in the scientific journal Cell, researchers from Gladstone Institutes, UC Berkeley, and UCSF detailed their new CRISPR-based COVID-19 testing technology which can be used for rapid COVID-19 […]

Mazen Mroue, Chief Operating Officer at MTN Nigeria

How have you focused on expansion in the market? We believe everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life. This is the philosophy that drives our expansion strategy. We are focused on strategies that help us achieve sustainable results and ensure that people remain connected through our voice and data service offerings. Our expansion […]