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Australian Telecom Company Abandons Huawei, Citing Ban From 5G Network

Australian Telecom Company Abandons Huawei, Citing Ban From 5G Network
A billboard advertising TPG's mobile services on General Holmes Drive, Sydney, Australia, on May 19, 2017. Courtesy of TPG/Facebook
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
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An Australian telecommunications and information technology company has become the latest to sever its ties with China-headquartered telco Huawei.

TPG Telecom blamed its decision on Huawei’s failed bid to supply mobile equipment for Australia’s new 5G cellular network. The Australian government banned the China-based telco and its rival ZTE from participating in the network altogether due to security concerns back in August 2018.
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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