5G

World

COMMISSION

EU executive: all populated areas should have 5G by 2030

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/9/21

Telecommunications towers have been put on fire in several countries over health-risk allegations.

World

BUSINESS

Sweden's 5G auction has raised 275 million dollars

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/20/21

The process was initially due to start in November but was delayed after the authorities blocked two Chinese tech firms - Huawei and ZTE - from supplying equipment for the new infrastructure.

Economy & Business

TECH GIANT

Sweden's Ericsson returned to profit in third quarter

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/21/20

Over 80% of Ericsson's almost 100,000 employees still working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

World

SECURITY CONCERNS

Sweden blocks Chinese tech giants from 5G infrastructure

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/20/20

ZTE and Huawei have been brought into question in other parts of Europe as rival firms allege they have close links to China's military.

World

TECH

Apple unveils four new iPhone 12 models with 5G connectivity

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/14/20

The iPhone 12, which costs around 680 euros in the US, has the same screen size as the iPhone 11, but the body is 11% thinner and 16% lighter.

Finland

HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS

Elisa, Telia and DNA could start building new 5G networks in July

The Nomad Today 6/17/20

Licences will remain valid until 31 December 2033 in mainland Finland.

Finland

Elisa, Telia and DNA win auction to build 5G networks

The Nomad Today 6/8/20

The licences will remain valid until 31 December 2033.

Finland

5G licences for Åland to Elisa, Telia and Ålands Telekommunikation

The Nomad Today 2/7/20

The aim is to facilitate the construction of the first 5G networks in Åland.