Yesterday, we announced plans to remove Huawei from our 5G networks by 2027, ensuring we have confidence in the security and resilience of the infrastructure it is built upon.
• 5G technology will be transformative for our country but the safety and security of the networks is of paramount importance.
• Following the imposition of US sanctions on Huawei, the National Cyber Security Centre found that it is no longer possible to guarantee the security of the company’s 5G equipment. We are therefore taking steps to completely remove Huawei from our 5G network. From 31 December 2020 there will be a ban on purchasing any new 5G Huawei kit for the UK’s 5G network and we will have a Huawei free system by 2027.
