Telefonica replaces Huawei 5G equipment in Europe, sticks with it in Brazil

Published 30/07/2025, 15:12
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Investing.com -- Spanish telecom giant Telefonica (NYSE:TEF) is replacing all of its 5G equipment made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei in Spain and Germany to comply with local regulations, while maintaining the equipment in Brazil.

"In both Germany and Spain, we are reducing our exposure to Huawei following the rules we have in these countries," Chief Operating Officer Emilio Gayo told Reuters on Wednesday.

Telecom (BCBA:TECO2m) companies in both European countries are required to phase out Huawei-made devices in core 5G networks due to concerns that the Chinese company’s handling of critical infrastructure could pose potential security risks.

Gayo added that in Britain, where Huawei gear is also banned, "we have a very, very low exposure to Huawei."

Brazil and other Latin American countries do not currently restrict the use of Huawei equipment, allowing Telefonica to continue using the Chinese manufacturer’s technology in those markets.

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