UK to strip Huawei kit out of its 5G network by 2027

Tue, 14 Jul, 2020 - 11:43

David Hughes, Political Editor, and Gavin Cordon, Whitehall Editor, PA

Chinese tech giant Huawei’s equipment will be stripped from the UK’s 5G network by 2027, adding millions to the cost and delaying the delivery of the high-speed mobile network.

The National Security Council took the decision – which will increase tensions with Beijing – after the impact of US sanctions raised concerns about Huawei’s continued involvement in the UK’s 5G infrastructure.