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(Reuters) – Despite coronavirus lockdowns hitting global supply chains and construction projects, telecommunication firms have continued to contract equipment from Chinese technology giant Huawei [HWT.UL], Finland\’s Nokia
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Smartphone vendor Samsung <005930.KS> and chipmaker Qualcomm
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For a graphic on 5G networks, click on: https://tmsnrt.rs/32tVdMI
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The following are some of the most significant developments and deals clinched by the top three suppliers:
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HUAWEI
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June 15 – After blacklisting Huawei last year amid security concerns, the United States confirmed it will amend prohibitions on U.S. companies doing business with the firm, so they can work together to set standards for 5G networks.
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In its last business update, the world\’s largest telecommunications equipment maker said in February it had clinched 91 commercial contracts – despite U.S. security concerns. https://bit.ly/3d4Nuc6
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Feb. 19 – Kenya\’s biggest telecoms operator Safaricom
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Feb. 13 – Canadian telecom operator Telus Corp
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Dec. 2019 – Picked alongside Nokia
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2019 \\xe2\\x80\\x93 Supply agreements with Cambodia, United Arab Emirates telecoms company du
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ERICSSON
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As of June 17, the Swedish telecom equipment maker has reported 93 5G commercial agreements and 40 live networks across 22 countries. Ericsson almost doubled its global forecast for 5G mobile subscriptions to 190 million by the end of this year, due to faster than expected uptake in China.
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June 12 – The United States is in talks with Brazil and local telecommunications companies on funding the acquisition of 5G gear produced by Ericsson and Nokia.
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June 10 – O2 UK picks Ericsson to upgrade existing sites and extend 5G radio access network (RAN) rollout across the country.
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June 2 – Bell Canada
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June 2 – Telefonica Deutschland
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April 29 – China Mobile picks Ericsson to supply 5G components for the second phase of its rollout.
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March 26 – Russia\\xe2\\x80\\x99s MTS
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March 5 – Sinch
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Jan. 31 – Orange
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Jan. 15 – Rogers Communications
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Jan. 3 – Poland\’s Cyfrowy Polsat
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2019 – Wins contracts in Europe with Telecom Italia
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– Strikes deals with U.S. operators RINA Wireless, U.S Cellular and GCI
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2017-2018 – Supply deals with T-Mobile US
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NOKIA
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As of June 17, Nokia has signed 73 commercial 5G deals worldwide and is powering 23 live networks globally. As well as the above deals with Ericsson, the Finnish firm has signed the following deals as it seeks to accelerate its so-far sluggish shift to 5G.
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June 15 – China Unicom selects Nokia to supply around 10% of its core network.
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March 18 – Chunghwa Telecom picks Nokia for Taiwan launch.
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March 4-5 – Partnerships with Intel
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Feb. 10 – Orange Slovensko selects Nokia to prepare its RAN deployment.
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2019 – Partners with Vodaphone Hutchison Australia (VHA), SETAR, Telefonica Deutschland
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2018 \\xe2\\x80\\x93 Signs $3.5 billion deal with T-Mobile US
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(Reporting by Charles Regnier and Sarah Morland; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise and Tomasz Janowski)
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