Sweden Bans Huawei, ZTE From Upcoming 5G Networks
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Asharq Al-Awsat
Swedish regulators on Tuesday banned the use of telecom equipment from China’s Huawei and ZTE in its 5G network ahead of the spectrum auction scheduled for next month. European governments have been reviewing the role of Chinese companies in building their networks following pressure from the United States, which said they pose a security threat because, among other concerns, Chinese companies and citizens must by law aid the state in intelligence gathering. The United Kingdom in July ordered Huawei equipment to be purged completely from Britain’s 5G network by 2027, becoming one of the first European countries to do so. Huawei and ZTE did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the decision by Sweden, Reuters reported. PTS said companies taking part in the auction must remove Huawei and ZTE gear from existing central functions by Jan. 1 2025. The regulator defined central functions as equipment used to build the radio access network, the transmission network, the core network and the service and maintenance of the network. PTS said the license conditions were decided to address the assessments made by the armed forces and security service.
from Asharq AL-awsat https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/2575026/sweden-bans-huawei-zte-upcoming-5g-networks
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