This link was in one of the replies, but more people should definitely read it.
"AT&T, CenturyLink, Deutsche Telekom, Proximus, Shaw, Telstra, Verizon, and Vodafone are among the telcos with recently announced layoff programs, the list will grow over the coming months."
https://www.fiercetelecom.com/operators/industry-voices-walker-hidden-truth-about-5g-layoffs