Stories Tagged as
Telecom
A global map of the ocean floor could buoy the economy
Jun 21, 2024
Researchers have mapped a quarter of it so far. Communications, shipping, mining and climate modeling could benefit.
Worry about foreign ownership of telecom companies has a long history in the U.S.
by
Henry Epp
Apr 24, 2024
It's part of an overall mistrust of foreign influence with deep roots in American history.
Be prepared to navigate a maze to cancel that subscription
by
Matt Levin
Jun 22, 2023
Behavioral economics helps explain why it's hard to unsubscribe.
Does the autoplay feature on streaming services cost you money?
by
Janet Nguyen
Feb 24, 2023
The consumer isn’t likely to see higher costs, but telecom companies say that Big Tech should pay its fair share.
Airlines, telecom clash over new 5G spectrum
by
Matt Levin
Nov 26, 2021
AT&T and Verizon spent tens of billions to get the latest 5G technology up and running. But airlines say it could impact plane safety.
Beating the blacklist: Huawei surviving, perhaps thriving, despite U.S. sanctions
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Scott Tong
Dec 16, 2019
Huawei's "plan B" seems to be working. It's on track to make $100 billion this year.
For public good, not for profit.
Reporter's notebook: Inside Huawei, a feisty determination to thrive
by
Scott Tong
Jun 24, 2019
At its headquarters, a media tour reveals a combative company determined to thrive despite U.S. sanctions.
What exactly is Huawei? What you need to know.
by
Scott Tong
and Tommy Andres
Jun 10, 2019
Get yourself up to speed on the race to own 5G, surveillance concerns and the vast reach of this $100 billion company.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger depends on promise to bring 5G to rural America
May 21, 2019
But it will require big spending on new tech in areas with small customer bases.