UK gov admits 5G rollout could be delayed over security concerns

From theinquirer.net

UK gov admits 5G rollout could be delayed over security concerns

UK GOV has admitted that the rollout of 5G services in Blighty could be delayed if it places restrictions on controversial Chinese firm Huawei.

Last month, a leaked report – which has since resulted in the sacking of defence secretary Gavin Williamson – revealed that prime minister Theresa May had decided to allow Huawei to provide equipment for “non-core” 5G infrastructure in the UK.

While this news went down well with, er, Huawei, who said it was “pleased that the UK is continuing to take an evidence-based approach to its work”, it has faced widespread resistance among ministers who favoured a total ban on the Chinese company’s equipment.

These security concerns could halt the supposedly-imminent arrival of 5G services in Blighty, culture secretary said on Wednesday. 

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