5G's Collateral Winners: Southeast Asia

While superpowers are fighting for world dominance in the upcoming fifth-generation cellular network technology race, smaller nations may also see some benefits. Countries across Southeast Asia, where giants like Huawei and Nokia are rushing to implement 5G networks, are seeing increased perks and profits in a region that's being strategically contested between the United States and China, say experts.

The 5G services rollout could bring about a $900 million boost for Malaysian telecom companies beginning 2025, according to a study by management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, commissioned by Cisco. Other countries in the region also will see gains.

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