Germany has announced plans to gradually remove components made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless network over the next five years. This decision, made in collaboration with major mobile network operators like Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefonica, aims to enhance cybersecurity and reduce security risks associated with foreign dependencies.
The removal process will begin with the elimination of Huawei and ZTE components from the 5G 'core networks' by the end of 2026. Subsequently, these components must be completely purged from the 'access and transport networks' by the end of 2029, which include the physical infrastructure of the 5G network.
