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Covid-19:Huawei warns UK not to change its plans over 5G controversy
Huawei has warned that changes to its involvement in the UK 5G rollout would do the country a “disservice”.
The Chinese telecoms giant received limited approval earlier in the year to help build Britain’s 5G network.
The warning came in the form of an open letter, which references the coronavirus pandemic and the need for people to work together.
It comes after a backbench Conservative Party rebellion back in March implied Huawei’s 5G future in Britain could be on the rocks.
In the letter, Huawei’s UK chief Victor Zhang states: “There are those who choose to continue to attack us without presenting any evidence.
“Disrupting our involvement in the 5G rollout would do Britain a disservice.”
He goes on to explain that Huawei wants to help the people of Britain stay connected.
The open letter says: “At Huawei we are focused on keeping Britain connected – the biggest contribution we can make to the UK’s national effort against coronavirus.
“Since Covid-19 first hit the UK, data usage has soared by 50% or more.
“Homes have become offices, friends and families now stay connected through video, and students access lessons on-line.
“This has placed significant pressure on telecoms systems. That’s why reliable mobile and broadband networks are crucial.
“During this pandemic our engineers – designated “essential” workers – are striving around the clock to keep Britain connected.
“We’re working with the likes of Vodafone, BT, EE and Three to keep businesses online and loved ones in touch.
“To support the effort, we’ve set up three new warehouses and are redistributing key spare parts around the country to ensure continuity of supply.”
It also reveals that Huawei thinks it can do more to help Britain and hopes to be able to do that.
However, the UK government has already banned Huawei from the most sensitive parts of the country’s network.
Critics continue to argue that the Chinese company is a security risk, even with limited involvement.
Earlier in April, 15 Conservative MPs wrote their own open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and asks him to rethink relations with China.
The group wrote: “Over time, we have allowed ourselves to grow dependent on China and have failed to take a strategic view of Britain’s long-term economic, technical and security needs.”
The government and 5G companies are also having to deal with a backlash against the network due to false rumours that 5G is connected to the coronavirus outbreak.
In other news, a fake ‘5G caused coronavirus’ conspiracy theory claims proof is on Britain’s £20 note.
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