The Trump administration has scrapped the Biden era AI Diffusion Rule, opting instead for a country specific approach to AI chip exports. Citing innovation concerns and strained diplomatic ties, officials plan to strengthen partnerships with allies while restricting access for adversaries like China.
MasOrange has launched Spain’s first 5G Advanced network, setting a new benchmark in telecoms. Deployed in Seville, the network uses mid and low bands, the 26 GHz spectrum, and a 3.5 GHz band, offering innovative services like 5G New Calling, enhancing connectivity and customer experience.
Nokia is partnering with Maersk to equip 450 vessels with private wireless networks, enhancing cargo tracking and real-time monitoring. The system will support thousands of IoT devices, improving efficiency and visibility across Maersk’s global logistics operations.
India’s telecom operators must report all Chinese-made equipment still active in their networks, as part of a security review targeting firms like Huawei and ZTE. The move aims to limit future reliance on untrusted vendors while allowing existing systems to operate under strict oversight amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions with China.
The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) is championing the development of 5G Reduced Capability, known as RedCap, by forming a focused group. This initiative is crucial for propelling 5G’s ecosystem forward, backed by industry giants like Ericsson, Huawei, Qualcomm, and MediaTek.
Samsung successfully tested 5G RedCap on Hyundai’s private 5G network in Ulsan, marking an industry-first for Industry 4.0. The trial enhances Hyundai’s smart factory initiative, optimizing automation with RedCap-enabled devices.
Apple’s iPhone C1 modem chip marks a major shift in reducing reliance on Qualcomm, targeting an 80% cut by 2026. The 4nm modem, debuting in the iPhone 16e, enhances network performance but lacks mmWave 5G.
China Unicom is spearheading an ambitious 5G-Advanced (5G-A) rollout, aiming to cover 300 cities by 2025. This substantial initiative highlights their commitment to network enhancement, offering blazing 5Gbps to 10Gbps speeds.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the acquisition of Juniper Networks by HPE due to concerns about diminishing competition in the enterprise-level WLAN solutions sector. The department argues that merging these strongholds could lead to higher costs, stifled innovation, and limited options for American businesses.
LexisNexis has launched the “Cellular Verified” initiative to enhance 5G patent data accuracy in the telecom sector. Collaborating with over 30 leading companies, the program achieves 99.9% data precision by verifying patents against ETSI records.
