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Cooperation between HGC and China Telecom in optical fiber connection

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China Telecom (China Telecommunication Corporation) and HGC (formerly Hutchinson Global Communication) will be working together in building a carrier-to-carrier fiber optic connection on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. HGC, founded in 1992 under British ruling, is the leader in fixed-line operators. It also has an extensive number of infrastructures outside of Hong Kong. It is also one of Hong Kong’s main Wi-Fi provider with 29,000 hotspots. It is now owned by I Square Capital, under Asia Cube Global’s infrastructure. On the other hand, China Telecom is the most important state-owned telecommunication company in China. It manages the third largest broadband network in the world. Their internet offers has 160 million subscribers, and the customers’ number of their mobile service is 260 million. This Bridge connects Zhuhai, up north Macau, Macau itself and Hong Kong. It is set to open for vehicles on July 1rst 2018. It will also be used for…

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A decision emerged for a new regulation requiring ByteDance to divest from the social media platform TikTok or risk a US prohibition.
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Navigating US Senate Regulations: TikTok’s ByteDance Dilemma

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The US Senate has made a significant leap forward with a new regulation requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the platform or face a US ban. This move, echoed by President Biden’s support, stems from fears surrounding TikTok’s algorithm and ByteDance’s potential to share American user data with the Chinese Communist Party. However, TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew vehemently denies these allegations.

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Data from Counterpoint Research reveals shifts in China's smartphone market with Huawei emerging as a winner while Apple faced challenges.
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Huawei Surges in Chinese Smartphone Market as Apple Slips

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According to Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service, China’s overall smartphone sales saw a modest 1.5% year-on-year growth in Q1 2024, marking a second consecutive quarter of positive growth. Notably, Huawei experienced a remarkable 69.7% year-on-year increase in market share, solidifying its position in the market. This growth was attributed to Huawei’s successful launch of the 5G-capable Mate 60 series and its enduring brand reputation, particularly in the premium segment priced above $600. In contrast, Apple witnessed a 19.1% year-on-year decline in market share during the same period, partly due to Huawei’s gains in this segment.

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Nokia has reportedly cut orders with supplier Foxconn Industrial Internet, based on insights delivered by anonymous sources.
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Navigating Clean Network Compliance: Nokia’s Shift from Foxconn

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Embracing certain compliance measures with the U.S. ‘Clean Network’ program, Nokia seemingly reduced its orders with supplier Foxconn Industrial Internet, marking another move away from China-based telecoms equipment. Though these adjustments primarily impact specific equipment types, both entities express an unusual blend of caution and resilience.

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Telecom News | Week #16: Data center growing demand, Nokia profit surge, Telesystem cybersecurity bundle launch, use of GIS technology.
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #16

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The demand for data centers is soaring due to edge services and generative AI. Nokia’s first-quarter results showed a 19% drop in sales but a notable 52% profit increase. Telesystem has launched new cybersecurity bundles featuring updated Employee Security Awareness Training. Utility companies are using GIS technology to address infrastructure, workforce, and demand challenges.

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Letta's report underlines fragmentation faced by the European telecoms sector, with its markets serving an average of 5 million customers.
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Balancing Market Unity and Diverse Telecom Opportunities in EU

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Letta’s recent report underlines the fragmentation faced by the European telecoms sector, with its 27 separate national markets serving a mere average of five million customers. Highlighting the necessity for unification and increased scale for cost-effective innovation, the report aims to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, fueling new advancements like edge computing and IoT.

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The UK Government's newly established Critical Imports Council aims to lessen the disturbance of essential goods flow from disruptions.
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Critical Imports Council: Bolstering UK’s Tech Supply Chains Amid Global Instability

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The UK Government’s newly established Critical Imports Council aims to lessen the disturbance of essential goods flow from unpredictable global supply chain disruptions. Business and Trade Minister, Alan Mak, highlights strengthening critical goods supply against real-world crises through collaborative efforts with industry experts. With representation from diverse sectors including telecommunications, the council will focus on assessing risks and creating robust mitigation strategies.

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