Canada Joins the Exodus from Huawei, ZTE 5G Equipment

By J. Sharpe Smith, Inside Towers Technology Editor

Huawei and ZTE will soon see another international customer slam its door on their 5G technology. The Government of Canada is banning the use of equipment supplied by them because it has “serious concerns” that they could be directed by foreign governments in ways that would harm Canadian interests.  “Today, the Government of Canada is ensuring the long term safety of our telecommunications infrastructure,” said François-Philippe Champagne, Canada Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. “As part of that, the government intends to prohibit the inclusion of Huawei and ZTE products and services in Canada’s telecommunications systems.” Continue Reading