Reliance Jio has been riding a wave of success as it eyes strategic partnerships for the 5G era in its urge to be self-sufficient and independent of network equipment vendors. With its overwhelming support from both investors and political figures, Jio is well-positioned to plant the Indian flag near the top of the telecom industry. Here, Summer Journalism Fellows Peyush Karel breaks down its unique strategy in the expansion game.
Read MoreAlongside American claims that Huawei’s technology poses the threat of insidious surveillance, Huawei is feared by American policymakers because its dominance over 5G would allow China to essentially supersede Silicon Valley as the world’s tech hub.
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