Installation of any new 5G technology had potential security implications, he said. He said Kiwis didn't have to worry about all of the Huawei technology that was currently in use. Its plan involved deploying Huawei 5G equipment on its cellphone towers. Huawei's 5G equipment is already being deployed by major carriers around the world, with whom we have signed more than 20 commercial 5G contracts." Australia and the United States have blocked the firm from supplying 5G equipment for security reasons.

Source: Stuff November 28, 2018 02:49 UTC