Here are some other stories we’re following today:
> Japan’s big three telecom operators plan not to use current equipment and upcoming 5G gear from Huawei and ZTE. Reuters article
> O2 UK could receive compensation up to $114 million from Ericsson following a network outage caused by the vendor, which led to mobile data issues for millions of customers last week. Mobile World Live article
> Google’s smart Jacquard jacket can now alert users if they leave their phone behind. Android Police article
> The FCC is investigating potentially inaccurate information provided by mobile operators for the agency's broadband map. Verge article
> T-Mobile is deploying 70,000 lines of service for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Release
> Ericsson could owe O2 millions of dollars due to a glitch in Ericsson's equipment that cut services to O2 subscribers. MWL article
> Zyxel Communications said it will introduce an LTE-A outdoor router for the CBRS band. Release
> Some scammers are reportedly calling Verizon customers to tell them to reset their phone to receive 5G service. PhoneArena article