Huawei, ZTE to Face Ban in Canada for National Security, Country Joins Five Eyes Intelligence-Sharing Network

Canada has announced its plan to ban the use of China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE 5G gear to protect national security. By doing so, the country has joined the rest of the so-called Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network. The decision had been delayed amid diplomatic tensions with China. Rest of the Five Eyes network has already…

Vodafone Idea to Consider Raising Funds Worth Rs. 500 Crore at Wednesday Board Meeting

Vodafone Idea will consider raising funds worth Rs. 500 crore at a board of directors meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The telecom operator is seeking to raise funds through issuance of equity shares or convertible warrants on a preferential basis to one or more entities belonging to the Vodafone Group, which is one of the promoters…

China Condemns Huawei, ZTE Ban Move in Canada, Calls Security Risks ‘Groundless Without Any Solid Evidence’

China lashed out at Canada for banning Chinese telecoms giants Huawei and ZTE from Canadian 5G networks. The concerns for security risks were claimed to be “groundless” by Chinese authorities who claim that this move can seriously damage the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.Read More

5G Testbed to Be Set Up in Mhow Under MoU Signed by Military Institute, IIT Madras

A 5G testbed will be set up at a military engineering college in Mhow, Indore, to help the Indian Army use the technology for its operational use, especially along the borders, the defence ministry said on Monday. The facility will be established by the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) in collaboration with the Indian…