Why Japan’s Open Technology Stands to Revolutionize 5G
Apr 20, 2021
3 minutes
The US-led clampdown on Huawei’s 5G technology gave fresh momentum to Japan’s next-generation telecoms equipment. That’s not only thanks to Japan’s commitment to human rights but also because of the country’s open approach to 5G, which promises to shake up the future of mobile networks.
For now, the 5G space is something of an oligopoly. In 2020, just three companies – Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia – controlled 77% of the entire global 5G base-station market share, according to research group TrendForce.
Traditionally, network suppliers have provided mobile carriers with all-in-one bundles. As networks grew
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