Rappler's latest stories on 5G
Huawei makes inroads in Britain with new R&D center
Huawei's announcement of the research center comes in the middle of a UK government review of a contested decision to plug the firm's technology into Britain's speedy 5G data network
Huawei loses out in Singapore 5G bid
Nokia and Ericsson are chosen as Singapore's main 5G network providers
U.S. eases conditions for working with Huawei on 5G standards
The US announces a new rule allowing companies to share technology with Huawei for the purpose of developing standards for 5G
Huawei Nova 7SE 5G: Specs, price in the Philippines
It's currently the cheapest 5G phone in the Philippines
Proposed rule to allow U.S. to work with Huawei in 5G standards meetings – report
A new rule drafted by the US Commerce Department will allow US companies and engineers to participate in 5G standards meetings in which Huawei is also a part of
More than 30 firms join alliance calling for 'open' 5G systems
The new Open RAN Policy Coalition pushes for an interoperable network using a diverse supply chain, and wants to move away from the practice of using fully integrated systems provided by a single manufacturer
FALSE: 5G networks are connected to coronavirus outbreak
The World Health Organization says the virus spreads through respiratory droplets, not through radio waves or mobile networks
Apple to consider 5G iPhone launch delay – report
The Nikkei Asian Review, citing sources familiar with the discussions, says a launch delay of a few months for the 5G iPhone is possible
Viral conspiracy theory falsely links 5G to coronavirus
A number of people, including American singer Keri Hilson, believe the new wireless technology is responsible for the emergence and spread of the disease
Globe reports making Philippines' first international 5G video call
Globe says the call with Thailand's AIS lasted more than 3 minutes, and is done without a glitch
France says it won't bar Huawei from 5G network
'There is no discrimination towards Huawei... No, Huawei will not be excluded from the 5G in France,' Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says
Samsung S20 sets pace for 5G tech but some regions get 4G-only variants
While 5G networks still have to find their legs, Samsung offers some future-proofing with the first phone that offers compatibility with both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G
U.S. should buy control of Nokia, Ericsson to fight Huawei – attorney general
The US has to move quickly to challenge Huawei's dominance in the unfolding, next-generation 5G communications market, says Bill Barr
Huawei flagship is first commercially available 5G phone in the Philippines
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G is now available via Globe
Huawei promises 'Made in Europe' 5G for EU
Huawei says it plans to set up manufacturing hubs in Europe as part of its efforts to curb US pressure to prevent it from operating in the region
U.S. says EU understands 5G risks but pushes on Huawei
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Pompeo reiterates the US determination to bar Huawei and fellow Chinese company ZTE, saying both were 'subject to the direction of the Chinese Communist Party'
EU announces strict 5G rules, but no Huawei ban
It recommends EU states avoid 'major dependency on a single supplier' and 'dependency on suppliers considered to be high risk'
LIST: Samsung, Huawei, OPPO, and Xiaomi flagship phones for 2020
120Hz screens, 5G-readiness, 12GB RAM – check out what the decade's first batch of flagships is looking to offer
UK 'to decide on Huawei 5G next week'
A senior official says Britain has been using Huawei technology in its systems for the past 15 years. Banning Huawei entirely could also cost 'billions' of pounds and delay the rollout of 5G and full-fiber broadband.
MI5 dismisses UK-U.S. relationship fears over Huawei
Asked if the intelligence-sharing relationship between the UK and US could be harmed by Huawei developing Britain's 5G, MI5 director general Andrew Parker says, 'I've no reason today to think that'
Lenovo introduces its 1st foldable PC, the ThinkPad X1 Fold
From phones that turn into tablets, Lenovo showcases a device that transforms from laptop to tablet
Superfast 5G on the slow road at CES 2020
5G is still in its infancy but more 5G-capable products are expected to be introduced at the annual gadget gala
Huawei wins contract to develop German 5G network
Germany has so far defied pressure to exclude Huawei from taking part in the bidding process, insisting that it would set stringent security conditions
T-Mobile launches 5G service across U.S.
The carrier says it 5G network covers 200 million people and 'goes through walls,' outperforming the limited 5G deployment of larger rivals Verizon and AT&T earlier this year
Huawei pushes 5G in Southeast Asia, brushing off 'tech war' with U.S.
Thailand and the Philippines have shrugged off cybersecurity warnings in a rush to exploit the ultra-fast 5G network promised by China's biggest smartphone maker, while Vietnam has edged away from Huawei
China rolls out 5G services in race to narrow tech gap
China's 3 major state telecom operators roll out 5G networks on Thursday, October 31
NOW teams up with Korea’s SK Telecom for 5G rollout
After losing the bid for the 3rd major telco last year, NOW Corporation gets up and joins the race for providing 5G services in the Philippines
Health fears prompt Swiss 5G revolt
Studies are underway assessing the effects of 5G frequencies on one's health, including one by the World Health Organization
Trump, Johnson talk 5G and trade ahead of G7 summit
The United States is leaning hard on allies to keep out Chinese companies from the fast emerging 5G cellular market
Globe 5G fixed wireless service now available in Pasig barangay
Globe claims that by September the service will be available in more areas including Greenpark in Cainta, Rizal; Woodland Hills in Carmona, Cavite; and Carissa Homes 2A and 2B, Palmera Homes in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Monaco rolls out Huawei-built 5G network in European first
For Huawei vice president Guo Ping, amid all the controversies, the rollout in Monaco represents a major opportunity despite the small size of territory covered
With Air Fiber 5G, Globe becomes 1st to offer 5G in Southeast Asia, 3rd in Asia
Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G is a fixed service much like traditional wired fiber services, except a base station beams connectivity to the home as opposed to delivering it via a last-mile wired connection
First 5G iPhones to launch in 2020 – report
5G is reportedly coming to two new iPhone models: a 5.4-inch and a 6.7-inch one
Huawei signs deal to develop 5G in Russia
Huawei signs a deal with Russian telecoms company MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the next year
China grants 5G licenses for commercial use
State-owned telecom providers China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Broadcasting Network Corporation receive business licences to operate 5G digital cellular mobile communication services
Huawei chairman says ready to sign 'no-spy' deal with UK
'We are willing to sign 'no-spy' agreements with governments, including the UK government, to commit ourselves, to commit our equipment to meeting the no-spy, no back-door standards,' Huawei chairman Liang Hua says
Globe to pilot 5G in June 2019
Globe says the commercial pilot launch this June will be for home subscribers outside Metro Manila
Britain's FM urges caution over Huawei role in 5G network
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt's comments come after Prime Minister Theresa May conditionally allowed China's Huawei to build the UK 5G network
World's first 5G phone released in South Korea
South Korea's 3 mobile carriers – SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus – hold launch events across Seoul for the Galaxy S10 5G, whose base version costs 1.39 million won, or $1,200
South Korea launches 5G networks early to secure world first
(UPDATED) Three top telecom providers – SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus – begin their 5G services at 11 pm South Korea time, Wednesday, despite previously announcing the launch date would be April 5
South Korea to launch world's first national 5G networks
The superfast communications heralded by fifth-generation wireless technology will ultimately underpin everything from toasters to telephones; from electric cars to power grids
PLDT Enterprise aims to stay at the forefront of innovation in 2019
The group is focusing on 5G evolution, the Internet of Things (IoT), and ICT as major enablers in the Philippines’ digital transformation
World’s first 5G phone to launch April 5 in South Korea – reports
South Korea may be the first to have a commercially available 5G phone, just days apart from US Verizon's April 11 launch for its Motorola Z3 with 5G attachment
Germany launches 5G auction amid row with U.S. over Huawei
The German Federal Network Agency will start the auction in Mainz at 0900 GMT on March 19. The process will allocate 41 different frequency blocks.
PLDT on the Huawei question
Take a glimpse at how PLDT and its heads are approaching the US-Huawei situation
Huawei racks up 5G deals at MWC 2019 despite U.S. pressure
Huawei announces it had signed 10 commercial contracts or partnership agreements for 5G with 10 telecoms operators, including Switzerland's Sunrise, Iceland's Nova, Saudi Arabia's STC, and Turkey's Turkcell.
LG joins 5G race with V50 ThinQ 5G
LG also introduces the G8 ThinQ touting gesture-based navigation
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G arrives in May 2019
Along with the 5G version of the Mi Mix 3, we have news on Xiaomi's Mi 9 and one of its 'internet of things' offerings, an LED smart bulb
OPPO 5G phone arrival in Philippines dependent on infrastructure, telco talks
In Switzerland, Singapore, and Australia, OPPO's 5G phone is expected to arrive in the 2nd quarter of 2019
