Angry operators have warned of likely disruption and legal action against the plan.
BERLIN: Germany’s interior ministry is planning to force telecoms operators to slash their use of equipment from China’s Huawei and ZTE, a government official said, prompting an angry response from operators who warned of likely disruption and legal action.
The operators should also reduce the share of Chinese components in their RAN and transport networks by Oct 1, 2026, to a maximum of 25%, said the official, who declined to be named. Telefonica Deutschland said it would consider seeking damages from the German government as well as legal action.Huawei currently accounts for 59% of Germany’s 5G RAN networks, according to a survey by telecommunications consultancy Strand Consult.
The interior ministry wants to present its approach to cabinet from next week but could face resistance from the ministry for digital affairs due to concerns it might affect Germany’s already slow progress with digitalization.
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