EE drops Huawei phones from 5G launch in the UK

UK mobile carrier EE announced today that it is “pausing” the inclusion of Huawei devices in the launch of its new 5G network. It’s the latest example of carriers distancing themselves from the Chinese tech giant after Google pulled the company’s Android license in response to a US government ban. EE announced earlier this month that it would be offering Huawei’s Mate 20 X 5G, one of the first 5G-capable smartphones, on its new network. But the carrier, which is owned by the BT Group, one of Europe’s largest telecommunications companies, said it wouldn’t launch the device until it could assure customers of the device’s long-term usability. Speaking at a press conference, EE CEO Marc Allera said: “Until we get the information and... Continue reading…