Security News > 2020 > January > UK 'to Decide on Huawei 5G Next Week'

Britain is expected to announce next week whether to allow China's Huawei to develop its 5G network, an official said on Friday, setting out reasons for agreeing despite US opposition.

There had been speculation that Britain would allow Huawei into "Non-core" elements of the next-generation 5G mobile networks, such as antennae and base stations attached to masts and roofs.

The United States has banned Huawei from the rollout of its 5G network because of concerns - strongly denied - that the firm could be under the control of Beijing.

The senior official said Britain - unlike the United States - had been using Huawei technology in its systems for the past 15 years.

Banning Huawei entirely could also cost "Billions" of pounds and delay the rollout of 5G and full-fibre broadband, the official said.

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