China’s Huawei gains ground as market for mobile-network gear shrinks

China's Huawei is gaining market share in mobile-network gear as the global market shrinks at the fastest rate in 7 years due to weak demand for 5G technology, with Huawei's quarterly share reaching the highest level in three years.

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China’s Huawei gains ground as market for mobile-network gear shrinks

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/17/2023

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9/6/2023

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Samsung is the leading mobile phone brand in 95 countries, dominating the market share in many nations, although it struggles in China where it holds a tiny market share of 1.78%.