\tDeutsche Telekom suggested it would be open to sharing data with other operators, in an effort to safeguard future 5G technologies and improve network security.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Reuters, Srini Gopalan, head of Deutsche Telekom\u2019s European business, said there was \u201cnothing more important for our industry\u201d than ensuring the security of networks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to do everything productive and positive to enhance that,\u201d he said, opening the door to data sharing between operators.<\/p>\n
Gopalan was speaking after the European Commission (EC) unveiled an EU-wide plan [1] to ensure the security of 5G networks, while it notably avoided banning under-fire vendor Huawei from participating in the continent\u2019s rollout despite US pressure.<\/p>\n
The EC said it wanted European countries to share intelligence on cybersecurity risks and identify a collective plan to tackle them.<\/p>\n
Gopalan reiterated that Deutsche Telekom was continuing to review its procurement strategy for 5G, in light of security concerns around Huawei.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have today multiple vendors including Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson in our networks,\u201d he added. \u201cWhen I said we are reviewing our procurement, what we are reviewing is the mix of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deutsche Telekom has previously said Europe\u2019s 5G rollout could be delayed [2] by at least two years if Huawei is blocked from supplying equipment for the technology.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/eu-outlines-5g-security-plan-as-huawei-escapes-ban\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/dt-warns-huawei-ban-could-cause-5g-chaos\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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