According to the Chief Executive Officer of ZTE Crop., the company might launch the faster internet compatible ” ZTE 5G smartphones ” in about a year, either at the end of 2018 or early 2019. However, the date might be changed according to the availability of necessary chips and types of equipment. Further, the company might also produce the 5G compatible tablets and wireless internet hub for homes, too.
Actually, some telecom companies have already started testing the 5G network in major cities across the world. Qualcomm even started working on the 5G chips and types of equipment. Hence, the smartphone manufacturers like ZTE and others might struggle without those ingredients.
The CEO of ZTE said the 5G smartphones will be introduced in the US, initially. But, the ZTE has not done well in the US market, at all. The company was fined by the US for selling technology to Iran. However, recently the company has tied up to local telecoms like AT&T and Verizon to sell their products, which indeed boosts in marketing and retail presence.
The ZTE Crop. is not a big player in the tech industry, however, if it does make the 5G compatible smartphone before any other companies do, it will have the first mover advantage, though.
Well, we still have plenty of time before we see the ZTE 5G smartphones. Till then, let the company do the homework and hope for the best.
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