LAWMAKERS URGE SCRUTINY OF CHINESE GEAR SUPPLIERS
Four US lawmakers pressed the FCC to take a closer look at Chinese telecom-equipment makers and consider restrictions that would make it harder for them to do business in the US, writes WSJ. Sent just weeks before Sprint is expected to choose suppliers for a multibillion-dollar network upgrade, the letter states: “The sensitivity of information transmitted in communications systems, as well as the potential for foreign espionage, requires that the US government take decisive action to ensure the security of our telecommunications networks.” The letter continues to say the that Chinese network vendors could come under influence of the Chinese government, which could create an opportunity for manipulation of equipment “so that communications can be disrupted, intercepted, tampered with, or purposely misrouted.”
Four US lawmakers pressed the FCC to take a closer look at Chinese telecom-equipment makers and consider restrictions that would make it harder for them to do business in the US, writes WSJ. Sent just weeks before Sprint is expected to choose suppliers for a multibillion-dollar network upgrade, the letter states: “The sensitivity of information transmitted in communications systems, as well as the potential for foreign espionage, requires that the US government take decisive action to ensure the security of our telecommunications networks.” The letter continues to say the that Chinese network vendors could come under influence of the Chinese government, which could create an opportunity for manipulation of equipment “so that communications can be disrupted, intercepted, tampered with, or purposely misrouted.”
AHEAD OF THE TAPE
Investors are keen to see what plans Nokia’s new CEO Stephen Elop has for competing with Apple and Google over control of the smartphone market, when the company reports for Q3 tomorrow. While there is speculation Elop might run the Android operating system or use his Microsoft connections to bring Windows 7 to Nokia smartphones, investors expect him to stay the course, WSJ writes.
Investors are keen to see what plans Nokia’s new CEO Stephen Elop has for competing with Apple and Google over control of the smartphone market, when the company reports for Q3 tomorrow. While there is speculation Elop might run the Android operating system or use his Microsoft connections to bring Windows 7 to Nokia smartphones, investors expect him to stay the course, WSJ writes.
NEW CEO AT T-MOBILE
Philipp Humm will take over as CEO of T-Mobile USA on 1 November, three months earlier than planned. CTO Cole Brodman will become chief marketing officer at the same time, and Neville Ray will take over as CTO.
Philipp Humm will take over as CEO of T-Mobile USA on 1 November, three months earlier than planned. CTO Cole Brodman will become chief marketing officer at the same time, and Neville Ray will take over as CTO.
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