by Simone Nash
The much anticipated rollout of fifth-generation wireless ("5G") technology and changing consumer habits are expected to drive M&A transactions in the telecommunications sector over the next year. According to EY's May 2019 Global Capital Confidence Barometer (the "EY Report") 55% of telecommunications executives expect to actively pursue acquisitions in the next year, a significant increase from the long-term average of 45% for the telecommunications sector.
Historical notes:
In 1947, Canada introduced mobile telephone service. The following newspaper articles describes an early use. In all of these, you may scroll through the rest of the publication.
Here's a feature illustrated article from Ottawa in 1947: Note they have an operator whose job it is to constantly adjust the sound volume.
In 1954 Bell Canada advertised the service (lower right).
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