INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Huawei had a very good 2018, and it likely to have a very good 2019, as well
But there one little thing that keeps putting a damper on the hardware maker global expansion plans
and Canada have already taken action over the company perceived link to the Chinese government, and now Vodafone is following suit over
concerns that other countries may join.
The U.K.-based telecom giant announced this week that it enacting a temporary halt on purchases from
the Chinese hardware maker
The move arrives out of concern that additional countries may ban Huawei products, putting the world second largest carrier in a tricky spot
as it works to roll out 5G networks across the globe.
For now, the move is focused on European markets
As The Wall Street Journal notes, there remains some possibility that Vodafone could go forward with Huawei networking gear in other
markets, including India, Turkey and parts of Africa
In Europe, however, these delays could ultimately work to raise the price and/or delay its planned 5G push
&We have decided to pause further Huawei in our core whilst we engage with the various agencies and governments and Huawei just to finalize
the situation, of which I feel Huawei is really open and working hard,& Vodafone CEO Nick Read said in a statement
Huawei has continued to deny all allegations related to Chinese government spying
