Huawei Snubbed by Canadian Firms Ahead of Trudeau’s Crucial 5G Call
- Telus, BCE both announce plans to work with Ericsson, Nokia
- Trudeau has been stalling on decision whether to ban Huawei
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Two major Canadian wireless companies said they will build out their next-generation 5G wireless networks with equipment from European providers, sidelining China’s Huawei Technologies Co.
Montreal-based BCE Inc. said that Ericsson AB will provide the radio access network equipment -- the critical antennas and base stations -- for its 5G network. Telus Corp. said in a separate statement that it has selected Ericsson and Nokia Oyj “to support building” its network, without elaborating.