Huawei newest batch of smartphones won’t be able to connect to 5G networks . The development represents a shocking turnabout for a company that just a year ago claimed a global leadership position in the sale of smartphones and wireless networking equipment.
Read moreIs the UK banning Huawei?
It’s been banned from the UK’s 5G infrastructure and it faces ongoing scrutiny from the National Cyber Security Centre over its security practices, and whether it has links with the Chinese government, which it denies.
Read moreWhy is Huawei 5G banned?
Global security concerns The US says Huawei could be used by China for spying, via its 5G equipment and its Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has even ordered certain US telecommunications companies to remove Huawei equipment from their network.
Read moreWhen did UK ban Huawei 5G?
One key measure is a ban on the installation of Huawei equipment in 5G networks from Sept. 30, 2021 .30 Kas 2020
Read moreHas 5G been activated in UK?
5G officially arrived in the UK at the end of May 2019 , though only two networks – EE and Vodafone – initially offered 5G plans. But since then, all four major networks now offer 5G in selected areas, although coverage is not widespread just yet.
Read moreWhy is 5G banned UK?
It follows months of political wrangling, both in the UK and internationally, over Huawei’s threat to security and its alleged links to the Chinese state. In July, the government ordered the complete removal of the company’s kit from the entire 5G network by 2027 , amid pressure from the US.
Read moreIs 5G being banned in UK?
LONDON (Reuters) – British telecommunications firms must not install new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021, the government said on Monday, as part of a plan to purge the Chinese firm’s equipment from high-speed mobile networks.29 Kas 2020
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