Huawei’s involvement in the U. K.’s 5G network infrastructure continues to be a controversial subject, with leaks and high-profile government firings surrounding it. The final decision around the company’s involvement have yet to be finalized by the government, and we’ve got all the details on the story here.
Huawei’s involvement in the U. K.’s 5G network infrastructure continues to be a controversial subject, and decisions around it have yet to be finalized by the government. At the end of April, 2019, a leak from within the U. K. government said Huawei will supply components to build the country’s 5G network, which had serious political ramifications later on.
The leak was reported by The Telegraph newspaper in the U. K., and quoted anonymous sources inside the U. K’s National Security Council. It stated officials will only approve the use of “non-core” Huawei hardware in the 5G network, rather than the essential components needed to route calls, or check device identification numbers. If this is eventually officially confirmed, it may be seen as a compromise, influenced by warnings of security risks regarding the inclusion of the company’s equipment in the 5G network.
The Huawei-run @HuaweiFacts Twitter account retweeted Reuters coverage of the story, claiming Prime Minister Theresa May has granted Huawei access to the U. K.’s 5G network. The U. S. has been warning against using Huawei telecoms equipment for several years, stating it may be a security threat.
