Italy has just prevented the telecom group, Fastweb, from signing a deal with Huawei to supply equipment for core 5G network, as per multiple sources, which believe that this move is a clear indicator of Rome adopting a stricter stance against Chinese firms.
The move to prevent this deal was decided by a cabinet meeting earlier this month, which also marked the first time Italy has had to veto a deal over 5G core networks with Huawei. Previously, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Italy back in September and had described the Chinese tech giant as a threat to the country’s national security, similar to the Trump administration’s stand on the company in the US.
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At the moment, Huawei has strongly rejected the charges and its Italian unit is ready to undergo any scrutiny to showcase the safety of its technology. However, the meeting from earlier this month has decided to use the body’s special vetting powers to block Fastweb from striking a deal with the Chinese firm for the supply sensitive parts for its 5G mobile networking solution in the country, as per sources close to the matter.
According to a Reuters report, a senior government official has stated that “The government has vetoed the operation, asking Fastweb to diversify its suppliers.” Furthermore, the Prime Minister’s office also plans on evaluating Huawei’s role in the 5G core networks in the region. While many European nations like the UK have sought to ban the Chinese brand, Italy has yet to do so yet. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.
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