Smartphone, Mobile Network Prices Rise as 2nm Devices and AI Demand Squeeze Memory Supply

3 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · Jun 5

Smartphone and mobile infrastructure prices are climbing as memory-chip costs rise across the supply chain, pushing up end-product pricing for consumers and telecom operators.
AI data centers are driving the squeeze: heavy demand for memory chips has lifted prices in a market with limited supply, raising component costs throughout the industry.
2nm smartphones launched this year add to the pressure by increasing demand for advanced chips just as memory pricing tightens.
Ericsson and Nokia are already trying to renegotiate customer contracts, showing the cost surge is spreading from device makers to network-equipment vendors.

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