LIVE FROM QUALCOMM 4G/5G SUMMIT, HONG KONG: Qualcomm stressed the need to cope with increasing spectrum band complexity resulting from soaring demand for bandwidth, as the chipset giant claimed a world first for its 5G-ready chipset, detailed a new trial with Verizon Wireless and beefed up its RF front end.

Bharti Airtel agreed to acquire Indian conglomerate Tata Son’s consumer mobile units as the country’s market leader bolsters its presence in the face of increased competition.

Samsung, shortly after forecasting record Q3 operating profits, announced its vice chairman and CEO Kwon Oh-hyun (pictured) will step down from the largest company in South Korea.

Qualcomm announced it will contest a TWD23.4 billion ($774 million) fine levied by the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission (TFTC) relating to its sale of mobile phone chips and licensing of standards-essential patents.

Operators have accelerated their 5G preparations over the past year and are now much further along in addressing the technical challenges of the technology, according to a new Ericsson study.