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<p>The Government has set out a clear timetable for the removal of Huawei equipment
from 5G networks by 2027. To go further and faster beyond a 2027 target would add
considerable - and unnecessary - further costs and delays. And the shorter we make
the timetable for removal, the greater the risk of actual disruption to mobile telecoms
networks.</p><p>Not all operators use Huawei. For those operators that do use Huawei,
individual pathways to comply with the 2027 deadline will be a commercial decision
for the individual operators.</p><p>The forthcoming Telecommunications (Security)
Bill will provide the powers to place this timetable on a clear legal footing. In
the meantime Ministers and senior officials are working with affected operators to
ensure long term compliance.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p>
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