Case dates back to 1998

Has set out plans to retire the network in November

Hammarén has been with Nokia since 2007

Says the acquisition will boost its 5G eRedCap development

José María Álvarez-Pallete leaves after nine years in the role

Expects deal to complete in 12 months

Stops short of providing a reason for ending the pilot

Ericsson and Samsung will support IBM's development of the network

The carrier utilized its 5G Standalone network to support faster card payments

The build-out will kick off this year and should be complete by the end of 2027

Aims to cover 85 percent of Albania's population with 5G by the end of decade

OEC will dismantle, separate, and sort all components of unused cable ahead of repurposing

Vivendi intends to appeal the decision

The carrier will begin its retirement of 3G in Durham

Has appointed JPMorgan as an advisor

Report emerges amid recent franchisee lawsuit

But confirms jobs will be lost in the UK

Elsewhere, the Italian government is in talks with SpaceX over a satellite deal, while Jeff Bezos wants to launch Amazon satellite broadband service in UK this year

The vendor will retain a 20 percent stake until targeted exit

The transaction will enable Swisscom's growth in the country, says the operator

But an appeal may still come

Expects deal to complete in first quarter of next year

The company informed investors of the plans last week

The sale is part of the company's consolidation efforts