Vodafone to pause deployment of Huawei technology

Vodafone said it was “pausing” the deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks until Western governments resolve concerns about the Chinese firm’s activities.

Huawei faces increasing scrutiny over its ties with the Chinese government and has denied allegations that its technology could be used by Beijing for spying.

Vodafone’s Chief Executive Nick Read said on Friday after reporting third-quarter results that the debate was playing out at a “too simplistic level”, adding that Huawei was an important player in an equipment market dominated by three companies.

CNBC