Germany to Remove Huawei and ZTE from 5G Networks by 2029

Decision driven by security concerns will phase out Chinese components in two stages, impacting core and access networks.

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.