Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, AT&T Business, among others.
Beijing Vows to Protect Chinese Firms Amid EU Telecom Ban Plans
Beijing has strongly reacted to the European Commission’s proposed ban on “high-risk” foreign telecom suppliers, a move widely seen as targeting Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE. China described the plan as “naked protectionism” and vowed to protect the rights and interests of its firms if the EU proceeds. The European Commission’s proposal is part of a broader cybersecurity strategy to phase out equipment from countries considered high-risk in critical sectors, including telecommunications and energy. While the EU did not explicitly name China, the impact on Chinese firms is expected to be significant. China’s foreign ministry criticized the plan for violating fair market principles and warned that it could have economic repercussions, signaling Beijing’s determination to defend its companies against measures it sees as discriminatory. This escalating tension underscores the growing geopolitical and trade friction between China and Europe in technology and telecom sectors.
Ericsson Revolutionizes 5G with Ultra-Precise Location Services
Ericsson has launched its 5G Advanced Location Services, a suite designed to enhance location‑based capabilities on commercial 5G Standalone (SA) networks, with availability expected in Q1 2026. The technology embeds precise positioning directly into the 5G SA core, offering sub‑10 cm outdoor accuracy and sub‑1 m indoor precision without additional device sensors. Operators can leverage this to deliver advanced services across sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, public safety, automotive, and drones, creating new revenue streams beyond traditional mobile offerings. The solution also supports large‑scale use cases such as massive geofencing and population‑density analysis, enabling innovative applications in both urban and industrial environments.
AT&T Business Introduces 30-Day Risk-Free Network Trial for Enterprises
AT&T Business has launched a 30-Day Risk-Free program enabling organizations to trial AT&T Business Fiber and AT&T Business Wireless for smartphones without long-term commitments. Extending its existing risk-free offer for AT&T Internet Air for Business, the initiative allows customers to cancel within 30 days for a full refund if expectations are not met. The program helps businesses of all sizes validate real-world network performance, reliability, scalability, and security under actual workloads. Decision-makers can assess peak usage, application behavior, latency-sensitive operations, user experience, and long-term fit before committing to permanent connectivity investments.
Shafana Fazal
