DTEGY - Germany Nears Decision To Ban Huawei 5G By 2026: Report | Benzinga
Germany is reportedly on the verge of deciding to remove Chinese technology from its 5G core network by 2026, with three out of four relevant ministries backing the measure due to national security concerns.
The foreign and economy ministries support the interior ministry’s proposal to eliminate Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. components. The digital ministry, however, has not yet approved the measure, citing opposition from the industry, reported Bloomberg.
Germany’s review of its 5G network components has been ongoing for over a year. The U.S. and European Union have heightened scrutiny over security threats from Chinese firms, with the U.S. recently imposing tariffs and revoking chip sale licenses to Huawei amid deteriorating relations with Beijing.
The proposed ...