Huawei may not be part of 5G trials

The 5G trials in India are going to commence soon, but Huawei may not be a part of it, as the government is yet to take a call on whether Chinese firms should be allowed to participate in rolling out of the latest telecommunication services.

According to sources in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), various ministries are still deliberating over Huawei. The home ministry has raised concerns based on the stance taken by the US regarding Huawei, they said. The ministry feels that cyber security should be a top priority, and all bases must be covered before giving a go-ahead to the company, especially when many countries are expressing concerns over the Chinese firm.

The DoT is meeting various stakeholders, including network providers and mobile operators, to fast-track 5G trials.