DCMS Secretary gives update on Huawei involvement in 5G network
Oliver Dowden made a statement to the House on Huawei equipment used in the UK's 5G network after the US announced sanctions against the company.
- Oliver Dowden made a statement to the House on Huawei equipment used in the UK's 5G network after the US announced sanctions against the company.
- In January, the Government announced that Chinese firm Huawei would be allowed tosupply much ofthe infrastructure equipment needed forthe UK 5G network, despite security concerns.
- The Minister also announced that theUK will"commit to a timetable for the removal of Huawei equipment" from the 5G network by 2027.
- She also asked what the implications are for the emergency services network, where BT was planning to use Huawei.