U.S. Push Against Huawei Gear Hits an Obstacle: Carriers That Love It
Executives say a ban could mean Europe falls behind in the rollout of 5G
The U.S. unveiled sweeping charges against Chinese tech firm Huawei on Jan. 28, 2019. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday breaks down the indictments.
LONDON—Washington’s campaign to get some of its closest European allies to give up telecommunications gear made by Chinese companies has been a tough sell.
European countries have been listening to the U.S. closely and will make the ultimate decision on whether or not to allow Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. in domestic networks. But feedback from Europe’s biggest cellular and internet providers is complicating that decision. Executives from those providers, especially in Britain, have warned that they would end up bearing...