Chinese telecommunication vendors Huawei and ZTE have been dealt a hammer blow following the confirmation by the Australian government that both will be prohibited from participating in the rollout of 5G networks in the country.
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Australia's TPG Telecom and Vodafone in talks of potential merger
In a recent announcement by Australia's TPG Telecom Ltd, the company mentioned that it was examining a merger deal with rival Vodafone. This move could allow TGP to enter the mobile network market faster and less expensively while lightening the competition in this ruthless industry.The news caused a huge increase of 20% to a near-two-year high in TPG's shares, their best daily gain since 2009.
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US politician urges campaign workers not to use phones from Huawei or ZTE
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Apple subject of investigation over anticompetitive behaviour in Japan
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Huawei set to play limited role in 5G networks in Australia
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Telstra launches its first 5G services on the Gold Coast
Australian telecommunications incumbent Telstra has announced the launch of its 5G services on the Gold Coast.
Study indicates that China is trouncing the US in race to deploy 5G
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