Tory motion passes to demand government decision on Huawei, 5G
Motion says Canada needs to develop a robust plan to combat China’s growing foreign operations.
Huawei, long resilient, suffers under tougher US pressure
Washington intensifies its campaign to slam the door on access to foreign markets and components in its escalating feud.
Texas startup will make a BlackBerry 5G phone for NA, Europe
Devices made by FIH Mobile will be available from OnwardMobility next year.
5G phones and networks are here, but features, effects are unclear
Unclear what the newly launched networks are able to do, experts say it will take years to understand the true potential.
As Trump attacks, China sees a worrying trend for its future
The tone could change if Biden is elected in November, but the underlying issues will remain.
Huawei hopes to provide 5G to Canada despite Trump, Five Eyes
Trudeau government decision on hold following China’s ongoing imprisonment of two Kovrig and Spavor.
UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network
Backtracks after US threatened to sever intelligence-sharing arrangement over concerns over equipment allowing China to infiltrate UK networks.
Memory, power and AI semiconductors in 5G to hit US$15.03B by 2025
The market is rapidly transitioning to a growth stage driven by increasing data traffic, technological advancements.
Conspiracy theories about 5G networks have skyrocketed since COVID-19
Some extreme right-wing groups are linking the technology to the pandemic.
Bell, Telus award 5G contracts to European firms, shutting out Huawei
Ottawa continues its review of Huawei’s role in Canada’s 5G networks over security concerns related to its relationship with China’s government.
Huawei’s ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China: security expert
Jonathan Miller says China’s behaviour in the Meng case adds to the perception it can’t be trusted to allow Huawei to be independent of Beijing.
Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus
Officials in Europe and the US are watching the situation closely and pushing back.
Trump 5G adviser meets feds in Ottawa as decision on Huawei pending
Freeland’s office and Public Safety mum on details about who from Canada took part in the talks.
Mitacs, tech partners work on 5G development program; providing interns
The ENCQOR 5G network is working to advance the always-on Internet connection required to support 5G initiatives
US House speaker Pelosi warns allies against using Huawei
Says such technology is far too sensitive to turn to over to Chinese interests.
Canada eyes UK’s decision to grant Huawei partial access to 5G network
Last of the “Five Eyes” intelligence allies to decide the companies that will provide the equipment for its 5G network.
China reportedly threatens tiny Faeroe Islands over Huawei
Hot mic recording picked up a private conversation between the islands’ trade minister, Helgi Abrahamsen, and his aide during a radio interview.
Facing US ban, Huawei emerging as stronger tech competitor
Export curbs are making it a tougher competitor by forcing managers to focus resources on their most important products.
Huawei accuses US of cyber attacks, coercing employees
Statement said US authorities launched cyber attacks “to infiltrate Huawei’s intranet and internal information systems.”
Huawei warns US would hurt itself by cutting off tech ties
Number 2 smartphone maker denies its products would be used for China’s cyberespionage.
Rogers to launch new IoT service in Ontario in step towards 5G
Service will be best used for asset monitoring, industrial automation, utility meters and smart cities.
Huawei opens Brussels security lab in bid to reassure EU [UPDATED]
The US has been lobbying allies to shun Huawei.
Monitor machine processes in 5G
Advanced technology is in development.
Experts: US anti-Huawei campaign likely exaggerated
The Chinese don’t need secret access to Huawei routers to infiltrate global networks that already have notoriously poor security.
UK’s pro-Huawei signals give Canada space on 5G decision: expert
UK National Cyber Security Centre has concluded that with care and safeguards, Huawei equipment can be used in 5G networks.
Telus says a Huawei equipment ban by Ottawa could set back 5G network plan
The telco said it seeks to reduce the potential risk of a Huawei ban.
Meng’s extradition to US far from slam dunk: legal experts
US political interference looms large as a factor supporting her release.
Ottawa strikes $40M research deal on 5G technology with Huawei rival Nokia
The funding comes as Ottawa is in the middle of a comprehensive national-security review of the potential involvement of Nokia’s Chinese rival, Huawei, in Canada’s eventual fifth generation mobile network.
Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology
The firm is spending heavily to develop its own chips.
Huawei not only firm that could build Canada’s eventual 5G networks: Liberals
Canadian security agencies are still reviewing the security and technical issues.
China demands US withdraw request to extradite Huawei executive
Says the treaty with Canada infringed on the “safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens.”
Huawei and 5G: Experts clash on the risk to Canada’s national security
The Chinese telecom’s participation in building Canada’s new 5G networks could give it access to juicy information. The result? Spying on businesses, stealing IP, election meddling.
