HENRY DEEDES sees the Huawei deal go up in smoke 

From the House of Commons yesterday there came the familiar sound of screeching tyres, followed by rising smoke and the lingering aroma of scorched rubber. Not for the first time this summer the Government was embarking on another fast paced U-turn. The unfortunate minister yanking up the handbrake this time was Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden. … Read more

What the UK’s Huawei decision on 5G means for mobile services

In a long-rumoured announcement today, the UK government revealed that Chinese technology company Huawei will be banned from the UK’s 5G network. As announced by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, purchasing any new Huawei 5G equipment will be prohibited in the UK after December 31 this year and all of its hardware will then be removed … Read more

Here’s what the UK’s Huawei decision means for mobile services

In a long-rumoured announcement today, the UK government revealed that Chinese technology company Huawei will be banned from the UK’s 5G network. As announced by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, purchasing any new Huawei 5G equipment will be prohibited in the UK after December 31 this year and all of its hardware will then be removed … Read more

Government announces major Huawei U-turn as it bans firm from UK’s 5G network

Government BANS Huawei in major U turn : Boris Johnson vows to strip out Chinese tech giant’s equipment from UK’s 5G network by 2027 in move which will delay roll out by two years – but its presence in 3G and 4G will not change Government today announced Huawei will be banned from the UK’s … Read more

Boris Johnson prepares to bow to Tory revolt by AXING Huawei from 5G

Tories heralded a ‘long march’ away from Beijing’s influence today as Boris Johnson prepares to announce that Huawei is being axed from the UK’s 5G network. Despite threats of ‘consequences’, the PM is expected to declare that telecoms firms will be banned from installing new equipment supplied by the Chinese tech giant by Christmas. Companies will … Read more

Ministers are braced for backlash when they confirm Huawei is banned from involvement in 5G network

Ministers are braced for backlash from Beijing when they confirm today that Huawei is banned from involvement in UK’s 5G network Telecoms firms to be banned on installing new equipment supplied by Huawei Huawei executives held talks with officials in the hope of watering down plans BT boss says it could take ten years to … Read more

BT warns it will take a DECADE to remove Huawei from UK telecoms network

BT warns it will take a DECADE to remove Huawei from the UK telecoms network as Boris Johnson prepares to U-turn on decision to allow Chinese firm into 5G project Boris Johnson is expected to announce U-turn on Huaei’s 5G role tomorrow  Chinese tech firm was previously approved for limited role in the new network  … Read more

Cambridge University college that produced ‘reputation-laundering paper for Huawei’ banked £155,000

Cambridge University college that produced ‘reputation-laundering paper for Huawei’ banked £200,000 from the Chinese state and £155,000 from the telecoms giant In February, Jesus College published ‘white paper’ which described Huawei favourably and also spoke of need to accept differing standards in countries  Huawei was accused of ‘reputation laundering’ for bankrolling the research It was … Read more

UK phone signal blackouts may last TWO DAYS if Huawei banned

Britain ‘faces phone signal blackouts lasting TWO DAYS if it bans Huawei’, telecom chiefs warn Any tightening of restrictions could lead to higher prices and delay in faster 5G Boris Johnson expected to announce U-turn on allowing Huawei to build network Ministers considering axing company amid fears network could be used to spy It comes … Read more

From Huawei and Apple to Garmin, five smartwatches on sale for under £220

If you were waiting for the perfect time to get your hands on a new smartwatch or fitness tracker from top brands like Huawei, Apple and Garmin, you’re in luck. This week, Amazon has slashed the prices of bestselling smartwatches and fitness trackers for 2020, allowing you to save up to 29 per cent off … Read more