Deals by major suppliers in the race for 5G

Despite coronavirus lockdowns hitting global supply chains and construction projects, telecommunication firms have continued to contract equipment from Chinese technology giant Huawei, Finland’s Nokia and Sweden’s Ericsson to build fifth-generation technology (5G) networks, which are expected to power everything from high-speed video transmissions to self-driving cars.

Smartphone vendor Samsung and chipmaker Qualcomm are among others vying for a slice of the pie.

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The following are some of the most significant developments and deals clinched by the top three suppliers: