Cybersecurity
Huawei Has Skirted Outright Bans in Europe. But Not 5G Regulations
- Germany, France, U.K. have tightened regulatory standards
- Huawei’s battle for piece of European pie enters key period
Huawei 5G equipment.
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Huawei Technologies Co.’s ability to make inroads into Europe’s future telecom infrastructure may be more about regulatory hurdles than outright bans.
The U.S. has been engaged in a vocal campaign to keep Chinese tech companies out of advanced 5G networks that promise faster connections, enabling uses such as autonomous vehicles and remote surgery. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has claimed that the companies could be tools for state espionage.