The Singtel building in central Singapore. The city state gave final approval for the roll-out of nationwide 5G coverage on Wednesday, leaving China’s Huawei Technologies with less significant contracts. Photo: SCMP / Roy Issa
Singapore
Huawei loses out as Singapore telecom operators choose 5G providers
- Singapore’s biggest telecom operators Singtel and StarHub have chosen Ericsson and Nokia as their main 5G network provider
- Huawei, which is a focal point in US/China tensions, still has a foothold in the Singapore market through TPG Telecom’s smaller, local network system
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The Singtel building in central Singapore. The city state gave final approval for the roll-out of nationwide 5G coverage on Wednesday, leaving China’s Huawei Technologies with less significant contracts. Photo: SCMP / Roy Issa