Newly merged Orange and MasMovil are reportedly committing to removing all ZTE and most Huawei equipment from their networks – as the two are combined into one. Local news reports state that ZTE, which was introduced to Orange in 2019, is wholly out, and that Huawei is set to be significantly slimmed down. Ericsson is reportedly in line to replace the two, which according to the reports from Expansion will mean its share of the joint footprint will initially grow from 42% to around 61%, through 2027. However, Ericsson could become the sole 5G supplier for MasOrange in 2028, if it meets “a number of quality requirements.” So, while Ericsson’s initial forays are likely to provide Open RAN support, becoming…