Germany to remove Huawei 5G equipment over fears of "sabotage and espionage"
Germany plans to remove Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks by 2029 due to sabotage and espionage concerns, aligning with allies like the US and UK. The decision aims to safeguard cybersecurity despite economic implications.
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Germany has decided to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from its 5G networks over concerns of "sabotage and espionage." The removal will occur in two stages, with core network components needing to be replaced by the end of 2026 and all hardware from the Chinese firms to be eliminated by 2029. This decision follows pressure from allies like the US and UK, who view Huawei as a cybersecurity threat. Germany aims to protect its business location and communications infrastructure from potential risks. Huawei has denied any dangers but faces increasing trade restrictions. The move has sparked tensions with China, impacting future cooperation in tech between China and Europe. The ban will have economic repercussions, especially for telecom operators facing additional costs. Despite potential economic impacts, Germany prioritizes cybersecurity concerns over business interests in this decision.
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10 commentsFunny thing is years ago the Britain's GCHQ studied the software on Huawei's equipment and give it a clean bill of health, yet the British govt still banned Huawei's equipment and asked Britains telco's to phase out the Huawei equipment.
So how do these countries be sure the alternative equipment will be safe? Is the GCHQ going to study they alternatives like they did Huawei's?
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