5G:Hauwei?

5G is a new fifth generation wireless technology that the UK government plans to roll out across the UK. The countries that currently have or plan to have 5g are South Korea,United kingdom,Germany and the United states.

One of the main private companies capable of rolling out 5g is Huawei, many countries have banned Huawei 5G (Japan,Australia and New Zealand). Many view the 5g technology as a security threat,Such as the USA who is pressuring other countries to place a ban on a partnership with Huawei to enrol 5G, so far Germany has resisted the ban and the UK is still reviewing its telecom policy and is considering enlisting Huawei to supply non-core components such as antenna masts.

Why does some countries view Huawei as a security threat?

It is believed that China may use the network to spy on “the west”,The USA points to the military background of Mr Ren the founder of Huawei, Also Mr Ren is a member of the Chinese communist party, However Huawei says this is not relevant.

How will Huawei be involved in the UKs plans to enrol 5G in the uk?

The Network has been banned from supplying equipment to “sensitive parts” of the plan such as the Core.As stated in the 5th of Februarys PMQs, Prime minister Boris Johnson said he wishes to reduce Huawei’s involvement in the network and currently it is at 35%,Moreover Huawei is banned from areas such as military bases and nuclear plants.