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Top tech news stories today: July 11, 2024

IT infrastructure 1. Germany in deal to cut Huawei’s role in 5G wireless network, sources say The German government and mobile phone carriers have agreed in principle on steps to phase components by Chinese technology companies out of the nation’s 5G wireless network over the next five years, two pe…

AuthorJennifer Yu

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PublishedJuly 11, 2024

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The German government and mobile phone carriers have agreed in principle on steps to phase components by Chinese technology companies out of the nation’s 5G wireless network over the next five years, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. ( XM ) Telecom industry group GSMA announced on Wednesday a global coalition of companies, organisations and financial institutions that will seek to make smartphones more accessible and affordable for some of the world’s poorest populations. ( Khaleejtimes )

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