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Ericsson wins USD 8.3 billion contract to expand Verizon 5G network

Friday 16 July 2021 | 11:19 CET | News
Ericsson announced a landmark deal with Verizon to provide 5G equipment for its network expansion in the US. The company said the USD 8.3 billion, five-year deal is its largest ever single contract.

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Companies: Ericsson / Verizon
Countries: United States
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