4 FAQs about Tendering for 5G base station shares of communications
What are the biggest 5G base station contracts awarded this year?
The China Mobile tender represents the biggest 5G base station contracts awarded this year.
How many 5G base stations will China Mobile have this year?
China Mobile plans to operate more than 1.6 million 5G base stations this year, with 360,000 new additions. It aims to increase its number of cloud servers by more than 240,000 units and add 40,000 external data center racks. Editor: Emmi Laine
Which companies have been awarded a 5G contract?
Smaller contracts were also awarded to Datang Mobile Communications Equipment, Ericsson, and Nokia Shanghai Bell. China Mobile plans to operate more than 1.6 million 5G base stations this year, increase its number of cloud servers by more than 240,000 units, and add 40,000 external data center racks.
Who won a 5G contract in China?
Huawei wasn't the only Chinese vendor to win a sizeable chunk of the tender, with ZTE the second-largest winner with around 26 percent of the contract, equivalent to 23,227 5G base stations. Smaller contracts were also awarded to Datang Mobile Communications Equipment, Ericsson, and Nokia Shanghai Bell.