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• Top Intel Dem praises sanctions on Chinese telecom giant - The Hill

  07-03-2016 18:48 via
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  Top Intel Dem praises sanctions on Chinese telecom giant
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  The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee praised the Obama administration's decision to impose export restrictions on China's ZTE, one of the country's top telecommunications equipment manufacturers. Rep. Adam Schiff Adam SchiffWhite ...
  

• US to punish Chinese telecom giant over alleged Iran violations - Washington Post

  07-03-2016 18:30 via
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  US to punish Chinese telecom giant over alleged Iran violations
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  BEIJING — The United States will place export restrictions on Chinese telecom giant ZTE for allegedly selling U.S. technology to Iranprompting an angry response from the Chinese government and causing trading in the company's shares to be suspended in ...
  US Hits Chinese Telecom Firm With Sanctions For Selling To IranRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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• ETL Systems launches new Hurricane Matrix exclusively at SATELLITE 2016

  07-03-2016 15:54
  
  Most compact RF matrix router on the market allows integrated powering for up to 64 LNBs Madley, UK and Washington DC, USA. 7 March 2016. ETL Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of RF equipment for satellite communications, has launched its latest matrix – the 64 x 64 L-band Hurricane – at SATELLITE 2016.The new 64 x 64 Hurricane Matrix is the smallest matrix of its kind in the market with inclusive LNB powering in...Source: RealWire
  
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• Vodafone Portugal drops EU roaming charges on Red plan

  07-03-2016 15:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) Vodafone Portugal has eliminated roaming fees in the EU for customers on its Red postpaid plan. The basic Red plan now starts at EUR 27.5 per month, up from EUR 26.90 previously, and comes with unlimited calls and texts and 200 MB of data in Portugal (400 MB for first 12 months). In the EU, customers have a 'fair use' of 15 days per year of free roaming from their standard monthly bundle, as well as a monthly cap on roaming of 200 minutes, 200 SMS and 200 MB. That compares to a do
  
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• USEI Completes Milestone Nationwide 10 Gigabit Fiber Network

  07-03-2016 15:20
  
  Brewster, Washington, March 7 2016: USEI, a provider of satellite and terrestrial connectivity, has successfully deployed a 10 Gigabit fiber network. This represents a major achievement for the company and connects its West and East Coast teleports, enabling extended coverage across the United States and beyond.The USEI nationwide communications network connects their Brewster, Washington and recently acquired Vernon Valley, New Jersey teleports to strategic ‘carrier hotels’ Points o
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER to showcase state-of-the-art connectivity products for Space at SATELLITE 2016

  07-03-2016 15:00
  
  Global connectivity supplier, HUBER+SUHNER, is showcasing its latest state-of-the-art technologies designed specifically for the rigors of space at SATELLITE 2016, taking place this week in National Harbor, Maryland.On display will be the latest in Ground Test and Space Flight hardware addressing both the traditional Space market as well as the needs of the evolving “NewSpace” segment.“State-of-the-art RF performance is a critical requirement in demanding environments, especial
  
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• SoftBank splits company into domestic, international ops

  07-03-2016 14:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) The SoftBank Group has started a major company-wide reorganisation, positioning its two core businesses, namely domestic operations and global operations, as future growth drivers. According to the new strategic direction, Nikesh Arora will head the group's global operations management company and Ken Miyauchi its domestic operations management company in Japan. The two will concurrently serve as representative director, president & COO of SBG, and director of SBG respectively
  
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• TeliaSonera plans to rebrand as Telia Company

  07-03-2016 12:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) TeliaSonera said shareholders at its 12 April annual general meeting (AGM) will decide whether it should change names and become Telia Company. The new name would signify its strategy to become "a new generation telco", which it said was a "journey" that began two and a half years ago. Since then, a new strategy, organisation and operating model have been set, and it has acquired and divested companies as well as venturing into new areas
  
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• ASC to Exhibit neo Workforce Optimization Suite at CeBIT 2016

  07-03-2016 10:35
  
  World’s largest trade show for information technologyHoesbach/Germany, March 7, 2016 – ASC is presenting its latest communications recording and workforce optimization solutions for contact centers, financial institutions and public safety organizations at this year’s CeBIT, Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Hannover, Germany, March 14-18. CeBit 2016, the world’s largest trade show for information technology, will focus on the digitization of all areas of business and society.
  
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• Tengi User Wins First £10,000 Cash Prize for Chatting to Friends

  07-03-2016 10:00
  
  Bradford local wins £10,000 cash just for messaging on his phoneTengi to give away £10,000 every two weeks, meaning 26 chances to win every yearFree chat app Tengi rewards users by sharing 50% of revenuesSheffield, 7 March 2016 – Bradford local Anwar Hussain is the winner of UK-based chat app Tengi’s first super prize draw. On Friday 26 February, Anwar won £10,000 cash for doing nothing more than using new app Tengi to chat with...Source: RealWire
  
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• ZTE to face US export restrictions

  07-03-2016 08:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) ZTE announced a halt in trading in its shares pending an announcement on the US Commerce Department's proposal to implement export restrictions on the company. According to documents seen by Reuters, the US restrictions are due to alleged violations of export controls on Iran by ZTE. The restrictions will make it difficult for the company to acquire US. products by requiring ZTE's suppliers to apply for an export license before shipping any American-made equipm
  
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• KPN targets EUR 300 mln cost savings in new strategic plan

  07-03-2016 08:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (Telecompaper) KPN has unveiled its new strategic plan at its annual Capital Markets Day. The previous plan from 2011 was known as 'Simplify, grow and innovate' and the latest version is headed 'Strengthen, simplify and grow'. The focus is on customer satisfaction, which should support growing revenues on the consumer market. The Dutch operator aims to increase the number of customers and the number of services per customers. KPN's ongoing cost-reduction programme targets savings of EUR 450 mill
  
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• US to restrict ZTE exports

  07-03-2016 01:00
  
  Chinese vendor accused of violating controls on Iran trade; decision angers China.
  
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• TeliaSonera mulls name change

  07-03-2016 01:00
  
  Sweden-based telco to decide at April AGM whether to drop 'Sonera' half of its name.
  
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• Telecom Italia commits to Brazil, works towards Metroweb deal

  07-03-2016 01:00
  
  Italian operator's CEO says he is not under pressure to sell out of Brazil.
  
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• T-Mobile US sells $2bn in bonds to fund spectrum buy

  07-03-2016 01:00
  
  U.S. mobile operator preparing for this month's 600-MHz auction.
  
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• Softbank splits in two

  07-03-2016 01:00
  
  Japanese telco creates separate subsidiaries for its domestic and international assets.
  
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• KPN aims for €300m annual savings by 2019

  07-03-2016 01:00
  
  Dutch incumbent's updated strategic plan targets consumer revenue growth, stabilising enterprise revenues.
  
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