The differing timeframes seen by Ericsson and Nokia in part reflect a semantic debate over what exactly 5G means and whether a lot of equipment necessary to operate new networks will be needed well ahead of standards being formalized.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday snatched a key victory in Nevada Democratic caucuses days before the crucial "Super Tuesday" round on March 1, according to projections by major U.S. TV networks.
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders on Tuesday handily won New Hampshire primaries, according to multiple U.S. TV networks.
The British government is doling out 9.4 million pounds (about 15 million U.S. dollars) to support the development of low carbon heating networks, the country's energy department announced on Friday.
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey announced on Friday that the Australian government has conditionally approved a foreign investment application from the State Grid Corporation of China to acquire 19.9 percent of SP AusNet and 60 percent of SPI (Australia) Assets Pty Limited and SPI (Australia) Trust (trading as Jemena).