New Zealand Halts Huawei from 5G Upgrade Over Security Fears

New Zealand's international spy agency on Wednesday halted mobile company Spark from using Huawei equipment in its planned 5G upgrade, saying it posed a "significant network security risk.'' The action follows a ban in Australia, where the Chinese telecommunications giant was blocked in August from rolling out Australia's 5G network due to security concerns. In New Zealand, Huawei has previously helped build mobile networks. In March, Spark and Huawei showcased a...

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