Security News > 2020 > January > Trump, Johnson Talk Security Ahead of Huawei Decision
Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China's Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday.
In a phone call on Friday evening, the leaders "Discussed a range of issues, including cooperation to ensure the security of our telecommunications networks", a Downing Street spokeswoman said.
The United States has banned Huawei from the rollout of its 5G networks because of concerns - strongly denied - that the firm could be under the control of Beijing.
Huawei is already well established in British 3G and 4G networks, and officials have warned that banning it would be hugely costly and delay the rollout of 5G technology.
Intelligence agencies also believe that they can contain any potential risk, although Johnson and his top ministers will make the final decision.