Telefónica to Replace Its Huawei 5G Gear in Spain, Germany Amid National Security Concerns

The company stated that it would continue using Huawei equipment in Brazil and other Latin American markets.

Security guards walk past a screen displaying the logo of Spanish Telecom company Telefónica at its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, on May 12, 2021. Sergio Perez/Reuters

Spanish telecom company Telefónica will replace all of its 5G equipment in Spain and Germany, manufactured by Chinese technology company Huawei, in line with local regulatory requirements.

However, it does intend to retain its Huawei 5G equipment in Brazil, Telefónica confirmed on July 30.