Despite US pressure to force its allies to ban dealing with Huawei, Britain has not found it possible to use the Chinese company to help build "non-core" parts of the country's 5G network infrastructure, including antennas, according to Telegraph.
The British National Security Council met Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Teresa Mae, and the decision was taken, prompting criticism from British politicians who fear Huawei's alleged relationship with the Chinese government will open British citizens, companies and agencies to cyber attacks and other forms. Spyware.
Reuters quoted security sources as saying on condition of anonymity, that Britain will prevent Huawei from all parts of the core of the fifth generation network, and will restrict access to non-essential parts.
"It is necessary to balance properly and ensure that our networks are built securely against any interference from any source, but also competitive," said British Finance Minister Philip Hammond.
Huawei, the world's largest telecom equipment maker, is under intense scrutiny after the United States asked its allies not to use its technology because of fears it could be a Chinese spy, despite Huawei's categorical denial.