5G networks: China opens up, Europe shuts out

The debate about 5G networks in Europe is raging. It revolves around security, speed and costs. Now another aspect has come into play: reciprocity. While China opens its 5G network to the Swedish provider Ericsson, Huawei can no longer roll-out 5G networks in Sweden. The security issue is also being approached in the wrong way.

Last updated: 24. July 2025