Balancing Cybersecurity Standards with EU Supply Chain Resiliency

Telecommunications giants Ericsson, Nokia and other industry players have cautioned that the EU’s endeavor to apply universal cybersecurity benchmarks to connected devices could trigger supply chain interruptions comparable to those caused by COVID-19. This has been communicated in a letter dispatched via lobby group DigitalEurope to key stakeholders in the EU. The premise of this…

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Ofcom’s Millimeter-Wave Spectrum Auction for 5G

The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has confirmed that the UK’s first millimetre-wave (mmWave) spectrum auction is set to accelerate the nationwide 5G blanket. This announcement fortifies plans initially confirmed in September. The auction will span across the 26GHz and 40GHz spectrum bands. These bands are highly anticipated by mobile operators to bolster faster 5G speeds…

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Telefónica’s Bold Gamble: Acquisition, Growth, and Future Implications

Telefónica, a major Spanish operator group, has recently proposed the acquisition of remaining shares in Telefónica Deutschland. This deal constitutes the remaining 28.19% stake in Telefónica Deutschland, bundled with a fair premium of nearly 37% on the pre-existing share prices. Already an enticing proposition, this shows Telefónica’s confidence and commitment it has towards this move.…

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