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Telecom sector looking up: Should you invest in Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio stocks?
Recent tariff hikes, low spectrum payouts and government support will boost the performance of telecom stocks.
Germany to ban Chinese giants from 5G network
German officials said their telecom networks must be protected from cyberattacks, calling it an “existential threat”. Officials added that they have reached agreements with 5G network operators in the country. Huawei responded saying there was “no specific evidence” that the technology has “cyber security risks”.
Sensex, Nifty hit fresh peaks once again; telecom stocks in focus
The market showcases strong performance in diverse segments, with small-cap, mid-cap, and micro-cap stocks leading the positive momentum. Sectors like metal, pharma, and PSU banks also demonstrate resilience, marking a significant uptick in trading values amid the current market scenario.
US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks
The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over concerns they could misuse access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet services by sharing it with Beijing. The Commerce Department is leading the probe, which has completed "risk-based analyses" of China Mobile and China Telecom. These companies, despite being barred from providing certain services, still offer cloud and internet routing services in the U.S., posing potential national security risks. The investigation aims to close any remaining avenues for Chinese firms to access U.S. data, amid ongoing tech tensions.
Biden bans US sales of Kaspersky software over Russia ties
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular anti-virus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced. "Kaspersky will generally no longer be able to, among other activities, sell its software within the United States or provide updates to software already in use," the Commerce Department said in a statement announcing the action, which it said is the first of its kind. da/des
DoT reassures telcos over data shift to Amazon Web Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) faced backlash from mobile phone companies over plans to migrate its digital intelligence platform (DIP) to Amazon Web Services (AWS) from servers run by BSNL and C-DoT. The move was criticized for compromising consumer privacy. However, DoT clarified that critical subscriber database records won't be stored on AWS, easing concerns. The DIP is crucial for fighting cybercrimes and fraud, facilitating real-time intelligence sharing among stakeholders. The shift aims to address data surge challenges, with AWS being an approved vendor of MeitY, hosting CoWIN data.
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Huawei's new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip
Huawei's Pura 70 Pro showcases China's tech self-sufficiency advancements through increased use of Chinese suppliers, including HiSilicon's NAND memory chip, and Kirin 9010 processor, challenging U.S. sanctions and impacting the smartphone market.
US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei, sources say
The United States stated on Tuesday that it has revoked certain licenses that permit companies to transport products, like chips, to the sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies.
Explained: Why WhatsApp is willing to leave India over encryption
After the messaging platform said that forcing it to break message encryption may lead to its exit from India, the Delhi HC has said the right to privacy can’t be absolute. Here’s a look at why the company is arguing that its end-to-end encryption cannot be compromised
Huawei secretly backs US research, awarding millions in prizes
Huawei Technologies Co., a Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the US, is secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities, including Harvard, through an independent Washington-based foundation. The foundation, Optica, administers a research competition solely funded by Huawei, attracting top scientists worldwide. Huawei's involvement has sparked controversy due to concerns about national security and lack of transparency. Despite this, the foundation defends the partnership, emphasizing the support for global research and academic communication.
How China's iPhone killer has sharpened its knife
Huawei's technological advancements and market dominance has posed a significant threat to Apple's iPhone in China. Despite US sanctions, Huawei's innovative high-end phones like the Mate 60 series continue to outperform Apple, leading to a decline in Apple's market share.
Apple's Q1 smartphone shipments in China tumble 19%, data shows
Apple's China smartphone shipments declined 19% in Q1, losing market share to Huawei. Huawei's Pura 70 series launch impacted Apple. U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo commented on Huawei's chip technology."}
US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro phone, powered by an inferior chip, showcases U.S. curb success on shipments. Commerce Secretary Raimondo highlights U.S. semiconductor superiority. Tensions rise over Huawei's new AI-enabled laptop with an Intel chip.
US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip
The United States placed Huawei on a trade restriction list in 2019 over sanctions violations related to Iran, part of a broader effort to hobble Beijing's technological advances.
Why iPhone is no more the Apple of China's eyes
iPhone's China shipments have been declining for three straight months, as per a report by Bloomberg, with February sales down a staggering 33% compared to last year. This follows a 39% drop in January and a 30% decline in December. According to the report, some analysts predict this downward trend will continue throughout 2024, deepening the 24% decline Apple experienced in 2023.
Huawei's profit more than doubles in 2023, sales up 9.6% as cloud and digital businesses grow
The Shenzhen-based company reported a net profit of 87 billion yuan ($12 billion), helped by strong sales and an improved product portfolio. Revenue jumped nearly 10% from a year earlier, to 704.2 billion yuan ($97.4 billion).
Huawei's profit more than doubles in 2023, sales up 9.6% as cloud and digital businesses grow
Huawei, one of China's first global tech brands, has been caught up in China-US tensions over technology and security. The US has banned US companies from doing business with Huawei, cutting off its access to computer chips and software such as Google services for its smartphones and preventing it from selling its telecommunications gear to US customers.
US weighs sanctioning Huawei’s secretive Chinese chip network
The companies that could be blacklisted include chipmakers Qingdao Si’En, SwaySure, and Shenzhen Pensun Technology Co., or PST, the people said, asking not to be named because they weren’t authorized to discuss non-public information. Biden officials are also weighing sanctions on China’s leading memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc.
Intel survived bid to halt millions in sales to China's Huawei
The push came from Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices, which argued it was unfair that it did not receive a license to sell similar chips to Huawei and from China hawks, who are seeking to stop all sales to the Chinese firm.
China's Huawei and Amazon in patent licencing agreement
Most terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Alan Fan, head of Huawei's intellectual property rights department, said the Chinese firm had ended lawsuits brought against Amazon in Germany over patented technology related to wifi and video playback.
China's Huawei and Amazon in patent licencing agreement
Most terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Alan Fan, head of Huawei's intellectual property rights department, said the Chinese firm had ended lawsuits brought against Amazon in Germany over patented technology related to wifi and video playback.
India has shown how to deal with China-linked firms: US FCC commissioner Brendan Carr
India and US should prevent China and its allies from forming a ‘splinter net’, US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr told ET.
Apple's iPhone shipments in China drop 2% in Q4 as Huawei grows market share
The drop underscores the challenges facing the US firm in its third biggest market, as some Chinese companies and government agencies limit employees' use of Apple devices, a measure that mirrors US government restrictions on Chinese apps on security grounds.
Nokia's patent dispute persists in China despite deal with one smartphone maker
Nokia, once the world's number one mobile phone maker, holds a significant patent portfolio of some key technologies needed in phone manufacturing and the resulting licensing revenue represented 39% of operating profit in 2022. Nokia has been in legal disputes with Chinese device makers Oppo and Vivo in various countries over the use of 4G and 5G patents since 2021 which have not been resolved, a source familiar with the matter said.
Cybersecurity agency on anvil to safeguard telecom networks
The Indian government is planning to establish a national cybersecurity agency to safeguard telecommunication networks and services from rising cyber threats. While the timeline and specific details are yet to be determined, the agency will serve as a nodal body focused on addressing cyber threats in the telecom sector. The move comes in response to the increasing frequency of cyberattacks globally.
Huawei reports its revenue inched higher in January-September despite US sanctions
The Shenzhen-headquartered firm said Friday that it generated 456.6 billion yuan ($62.4 billion) in revenue for the first nine months of the year, an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year.
Taiwan to probe firms over Huawei chip plants in China
Taipei has announced that it will investigate Taiwanese firms that collaborated with Huawei on semiconductor factories to determine if they violated US sanctions against the Chinese tech giant. The United States and its allies have restricted Huawei's access to major markets and advanced technology due to concerns over potential spying.
US telecom agency it could boost authority over Huawei, ZTE equipment
Previously, the Chinese embassy in Washington had said that the FCC "abused state power and maliciously attacked Chinese telecom operators without factual basis". Huawei has also denied allegations of wrongdoing and said the US government has "unlawfully and irrationally" targeted them.
SK hynix opens probe into use of its chips in Huawei's new phone
SK hynix, a South Korean chipmaker, has launched an internal investigation into how its memory chips were included in Huawei's latest smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro. SK hynix had stopped supplying chips to Huawei in 2020 due to US restrictions, but it appears that some of its products were still used by the Chinese tech company. SK hynix stated that it is strictly following the US government's export restrictions and has reported the situation to the relevant authorities.
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