Huawei Set For Limited Role In UK 5G Networks

The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure from the US to block the firm.

The Chinese firm will be banned from supplying kit to "sensitive parts" of the network, known as the core.

In addition, it will only be allowed to account for 35% of the kit in a network's periphery, which includes radio masts.

And it will be excluded from areas near military bases and nuclear sites.

Downing Street said that Boris Johnson had spoken to President Trump to explain the move.

"The prime minister underlined the importance of like-minded countries working together to diversify the market and break the dominance of a small number of companies," it said.

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