(Telecompaper) Global sales of smartphones declined 1.7 percent in the second quarter to 368 million units, according to Gartner. The market researcher said demand for high-end devices was falling, driving phonemakers to focus on bringing premium features to the mid-range in order to boost phone replacements.
US yet to issue any licences for Huawei sales after over 130 applications – report
(Telecompaper) The US Commerce Department has received more than 130 applications from companies for licences to sell US goods to Huawei, three unnamed sources told Reuters. The Trump administration has not yet granted any of the licences, according to the report.
ZTE revenue growth strengthens to 13% in H1, net profit doubles
(Telecompaper) ZTE reported revenues for the six months of 2019 up 13.1 percent to CNY 44.61 billion, while net profit more than doubled to CNY 1.47 billion. The company said it expects net profit over the first nine months of the year to grow to CNY 3.8-4.6 billion, helped by part by a real estate sale.
Fairphone unveils next generation of modular, sustainable smartphone
(Telecompaper) Fairphone makes its phones with fairly sourced, conflict-free recycled materials designed to last. The company’s previous model, the Fairphone 2, nearly sold out in April, after launching in 2015 and selling around 100,000 units. The model offered a modular build to simplify repairs and extend its life. The new phone is thinner and gives a more contemporary design.
France agrees compromise with US on digital tax
(Telecompaper) French President Emmanuel Macron told the press at the G7 summit that a new deal has been reached for companies liable for the country’s new tax on digital sales, which has recently come into force, while work at the OECD continues to find an international consensus on new tax rules. France will commit to pay a rebate if the amount due based on future rules is less than what companies will have already paid under the country’s current 3 percent digital tax rate.
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Rajant Introduces the Mid-Tier ES1 Breadcrumb® Ideal for IIoT Applications and Light-Duty Vehicles
A low-cost option for a compact and lightweight, wireless mesh network with an IP67 packageMalvern, PA – August 27, 2019: Rajant Corporation, the exclusive provider of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, has launched its latest BreadCrumb® node, the ES1. This mid-tier BreadCrumb is a cost-effective option to use in conjunction with all other Rajant nodes to form or expand coverage of a resilient, autonomously adaptable Kinetic Mesh® network. Like all Rajant offerings, the ES1 is powered…
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