US-China Tension Impacts Nepal’s 5G Rollout

The ongoing tensions between the US and China have dramatically influenced Nepal’s telecoms market, endangering the deployment of 5G mobile networks. Specifically, the country’s telecom giant, Nepal Telecom, has halted 5G trials in various provinces because of a conflict over its permit to import equipment from China. This equipment, supplied by Huawei and ZTE, is…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #40

Google’s Pixel 8 Promises 7 Years of Updates and Innovative Features Google’s latest Pixel 8 smartphone series boasts a remarkable seven-year commitment to security and operating system updates, surpassing Android rival Samsung’s offerings. This extended support, revealed at Google’s Made by Google event, aims to extend the devices’ lifespans in economically uncertain times. Google’s strategy…

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Reliance Jio’s 5G Ambitions: Evaluating the Opportunities and Challenges

Reliance Jio, a leading operator in the Indian telecommunications sector, recently secured a nearly $2 billion loan arranged by HSBC. The loan will enable the ambitious company to proceed with its plans to acquire 5G equipment from Nokia, one of the largest deals of its kind for the 2024 financial year. Finalized towards the end…

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