Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
5G networks
Germany goes soft on China, dragging out Huawei ban until 2029
Berlin’s Western partners will be pleased it is cutting ties with the Chinese 5G equipment maker, even if the terms of the deal suggest a capitulation.
Czechia on track with 5G, but lags in building fibre networks [Advocacy Lab Content]
Although 5G network coverage looks good in the Czech Republic, construction is facing administrative hurdles. Czechia’s biggest problem is the pace of building fibre networks, where it is unlikely to meet its 2030 target.
Slovakia shuts down 3G networks, creates space for 5G development [Advocacy Lab Content]
The last Slovak mobile operator, O2, began switching off its 3G network at the beginning of the year. Regular customers with mobile phones will not be restricted, older devices that communicate via 3G may have problems.
Europe quietly works on Huawei-treatment for Chinese wind turbines
The European Union is looking to ban foreign wind turbines on the grounds of cybersecurity concerns, echoing similar recommendations that saw EU countries bar China’s Huawei from 5G networks.
Connectivity can steer Europe back to competitiveness
5G-connected technologies must be deployed at scale and at speed to improve lives, drive growth and compete with China and the U.S.
Has Australia solved the China puzzle?
Twin visits by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Washington and Beijing underscore Canberra’s delicate geopolitical tightrope walk.
Transatlantic blame game: Trump, Merkel, Biden and the danger of Germany’s dependence on Huawei
Donald Trump tried to prod Germany to ban the Chinese tech giant, but former Chancellor Angela Merkel defied him. As Germany grows increasingly anxious about China, Biden is trying to do the same with Merkel’s successor.
EU looks to boost secure submarine internet cables in 2024
The EU wants to invest in ‘cable projects of European interest’ globally, paper seen by POLITICO showed.
Network innovation: we need a stronger EU ecosystem
Why Open RAN is key to strategic autonomy and security.
Nordstream trauma leads Berlin to draw up fresh Huawei bans
Plans under discussion include bans on core and sensitive parts of telecoms networks.
EU digital chief in Beijing next week for tech, AI talks
Digital dialogue comes as EU, China clash over electric car subsidies.
Italy’s digital state secretary defines senders-pay initiative ‘premature’
Rome’s support for the initiative to make tech companies contribute to digital infrastructure can no longer be taken for granted, as the Italian state secretary for digital transition called any proposal on this matter ‘premature’ in an interview with …