Overview

• Germany will eliminate Huawei and ZTE components from 5G core networks by 2026 and from access networks by 2029.
• The move follows negotiations with major telecom operators Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefonica.
• Germany cites risks of sabotage and espionage as reasons for the ban.
• China has strongly opposed the decision, calling it discriminatory and groundless.
• This decision aligns Germany with other Western countries that have already restricted Huawei's involvement in their 5G infrastructure.