US president Donald Trump issues an executive order, declaring a national emergency over ICT threats, in a move believed to be targeting Huawei.

While 5G presents many opportunities, the hype has caused confusion and unrealistic expectations about its current business value, say experts.

Under the agreement, the two organisations will pool their respective technologies, market access and resources to explore 5G-era opportunities.

The Chinese networking equipment-maker sees a 39% increase in first-quarter revenue, despite Western pressure on its 5G business.

Huawei signs a partnership agreement with InterContinental Shenzhen and Shenzhen Telecom to create a 5G-enabled smart hotel.

While 5G is set to boom globally, more clarity is needed on its technical rollout requirements, to achieve its envisioned value.

The expansion gives communications service providers network operations transparency and seamless transition to multi-cloud and 5G.

The Chinese manufacturing company details plans to secure more 5G network commercial contracts, dispelling naysayers.

ZTE, Guangzhou Branch of China Mobile and Ericsson have made VoLTE voice and video calls between 5G and 4G smartphones.

Rolling out 5G coverage countrywide is not a cheap exercise, and will require major resources and infrastructure, says Turrito Networks.

Despite the US ban, the Chinese telco maintains strong growth and eyes a 20% revenue increase in 2019, pushed by 5G offerings.

The wireless infrastructure provider plans to use 5G for fixed wireless services and is targeting the fibre-to-the-home market.