ΤThree months after the ban on 5G networks in Australia, Huawei received another blow, this time from New Zealand. The Pacific intelligence agency denied Spark's use of Huawei 5G equipment, citing national security concerns.
Spark is one of the largest carriers in New Zealand and the first to apply for 5G connectivity. General Andrew Hampton, Director of the Office of Government Communications Security, said a significant network security threat had been identified.
Huawei responded with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang expressing grave concern, stressing that more than 20 5G contracts around the world have already been signed and there is nothing to worry about.
Huawei continues to develop New Zealand's communications networks after implementing 4G, investing $ 400 million. Information Services Minister Andrew Little said that "the difference between 5G networks and conventional 4G and 3G networks is the configuration." With the new technology, it is possible to access every component of the new network.
Spark's rival, 2degrees, said that if there was such an impact, "it would be a real disappointment for the competition", while Vodafone New Zealand declined to comment.
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