Vodafone UK has opted to go with Samsung as the supplier of its 5G infrastructure, with Samsung kit to be installed in 2,500 sites in Wales and the south-west of England.
This is a huge deal for Samsung, as it makes a play to compete with the leading firms. Samsung is also planning a move into Australia – such a big contract will increase worldwide confidence in its capabilities.
“This partnership represents a major market breakthrough for Samsung,” analyst Richard Webb, of CCS Insight, told BBC.
“This contract win adds to its credibility, and could be a signal for other European operators to consider Samsung as an option.”
